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Strategic Communications Specialist

Minnesota - Tech Writer

Hollstadt Overview

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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Job Description

Role: Strategic Communications Specialist

Contract Duration: ASAP - 9/30/2026

Location: Remote (Twin Cities, MN or Upper Midwest preferred)

Estimated hours per week: 40

Rate: $41.58-$53.46/hour W2


Description of work / project:

The strategic comms contractor is responsible for partnering with HR and Strategy leadership to drive the messaging and communication plans for the client's strategic pillars, org level performance metrics and strategic initiatives – including our Enterprise & Product Modernization efforts in FY26.

This position drives awareness and understanding through engaging, informative and inspirational messaging, events, campaigns and channels. The strategic communications specialist is accountable for overall delivery of project scope / design, timelines, stakeholder engagement and management, contingency planning, and quality.

50% in support of ESAP and Enterprise/Product Modernization and

50% in support of Executive Communication channels, standards, consulting, metrics and improvements

 

Performance expectations:

  • Weekly ESAP & Executive Comms
  • Named Enterprise Modernization / Product Modernization change and comms plans deliverables and milestones
  • Available and responsive for final reviews and some back-up to scheduled Employee Comms & unscheduled Issues Comms.
  • Internal strategic communication planning and content development in alignment with company values, employee value proposition, five-year strategic plan, and strategic goals and objectives.
  • Daily communications deliverables and campaign implementation management, including administering communication governance (review and approval or escalation) processes to meet communication deadlines and milestones.
  • Execute strategy and continuous improvement (including evaluation) of internal events – such as lunch & learns, executive ask me anything’s – working with stakeholders & subject matter experts across the organization.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Comms team, ESAP team, leaders, key partners, and content sources across the organization.
  • Develop a strong working knowledge of company business areas and strategies, as well as applied understanding of each department and key teams.

Benefits + Perks

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

Bonus Opportunities

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.