Communications Coordinator - Medical Center

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The department is responsible to build, grow and protect Mayo Clinic’s reputation in a way that shapes the external environment and nurtures the culture to help achieve the mission of the organization. Department functions consist of reputation management including thought leadership and issues/crisis response; client communications and engagement programs; staff engagement; content and channels; government and community engagement; strategy and insights;

communications services.

The coordinator is responsible for contributing to, managing and balancing workload for the Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency. The role will focus primarily on coordination of projects and assignments for the department and institution. Projects and assignments are aligned to Mayo Clinic’s strategic priorities and the coordinator works to support successful plan execution within the timeline and budget. This includes planning and facilitating team meetings, documentation, establishing timelines and collaborating with team members to ensure quality.

The coordinator will support the delivery of measurable outcomes and collaborate with team members to provide follow up communication and reports to appropriate audiences.

The coordinator may also perform ongoing work including proofreading, facilitating budget processes, submitting invoices, reporting of metrics, supporting internal and external communications, event planning and calendar management for department leaders. Manages time and sets priorities to meet deadlines for themselves and for project teams. Adapts to shift focus to support changes to department and institutional priorities. Troubleshoots issues. Performs backup to other functions and other duties as needed.

This position will also need to support department leaders with travel and expense reporting.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or a high school degree plus 5 years of relevant work experience. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate in a way that creates clarity, simplifies messages, and aligns with organizational strategy. Knowledge of channels for communication and the ability to build effective communication and engagement strategies.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to independently identify opportunities, solutions and resolve challenges. Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results. Requires an attitude that actively seeks out change, embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement. Must understand how to deal with and navigate ambiguity, and act without having the total picture. Adaptable or flexible. Demonstrated professionalism and ethics, with ability to earn credibility through integrity and transparency.

Role models service excellence. Motivates others by being present, engaged, attentive, invites diverse perspectives, demonstrates and inspires a collaborative spirit.

Must be able to work effectively in a collaborative, academic environment that thrives on teamwork and collegial relationships. Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Job Identification 371567
• Job Category Communications
• Posting Date 03/03/2026, 10:31 PM
• Apply Before 03/18/2026, 04:59 AM
• Locations 55902
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Compensation Detail $27.44- $37.04 / hour;