Public Information Coordinator

What You Will Earn:

The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is $29.28 (Step 1) - $31.67 (Step 3)/hour depending on experience. With a full future earning potential of $29.28 (Step 1) - $40.08(Step 9)/hour ($60,902.40 - $83,366.40 annually). This position is a full-time 40 hours per week and eligible for full-time county BENEFITS PACKAGE.


Job Summary:

Under general supervision, develops and coordinates Cook County’s and North Shore Health’s (NSH’s) Public Information programming, including communication policies and programs, media relations, management of visual identity and brand, public engagement, communication plans and communication training programs for staff. The Public Information Coordinator serves as the primary contact for media outlets, spokesperson for the County and NSH, and is responsible for providing accurate and timely information to members of the public and the media. Provides communications recommendations to County and NSH leadership on sensitive and major issues and anticipates and coordinates communication issues of organizational and community concern.


Cook County is in the northeastern corner of Minnesota and shares an international border with Canada.  To the east, the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior’s North Shore is awe-inspiring.  Four distinct communities dot the shoreline; Lutsen, Tofte, Schroeder (the West End), the quaint harbor village of Grand Marais, historic Grand Portage and further inland lies the Gunflint Trail.  Cook County’s employees are part of an innovative team committed to supporting community through quality public service. We offer rewarding career opportunities with great benefits in one of the most beautiful places in the world. 

Cook County offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, short and long term disability insurances, PERA, employer matched deferred compensation (457b) plan, employer paid VEBA, 11 paid holidays, paid time off and flexible work schedules.

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Cook County Courthouse, 411 W 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN