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Technical Writer / Communications Specialist

Young Environmental Consulting • Full-time • Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States • $60k - $80k / year • 1w ago

Position Details

Title: Technical Writer / Communications Specialist

Type: Job

Class: Full-time

Date: 7/30/2025

Region: Twin Cities Metro

City, State: Brooklyn Center, MN

Summary:

Young Environmental Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer / Communications Specialist to support the development of high-quality project documentation, digital marketing content, and client-facing communications. This position plays a vital role in ensuring clear, consistent messaging across technical reports, proposals, and outreach materials. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical writing expertise, marketing acumen, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities:

Draft, edit, and format project reports, proposals, fact sheets, memos, public communications, and technical documentation
Translate complex scientific and regulatory information into accessible language for clients, partners, and the public
Provide proposal support including resume development, project descriptions, QA/QC, formatting, and compliance with RFP requirements
Assist with preparation of digital marketing content for newsletters, websites, email campaigns, and social media platforms
Conduct and summarize market research to inform strategic pursuits, positioning efforts, and client outreach
Collaborate with technical staff to organize and verify source material for both technical and marketing use
Apply and maintain Young Environmental’s brand voice, templates, and formatting standards
Maintain and update content libraries, templates, and project records for marketing and proposal use
Support internal communications and staff engagement efforts as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Marketing, Communications, Environmental Science, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in technical writing, communications, or marketing support (experience in the environmental or engineering sector strongly preferred)
Exceptional writing, editing, and formatting skills with attention to detail and consistency
Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, WordPress, Canva, Hootsuite, or similar)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative tools (e.g., OneDrive, SharePoint)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities
Strong research and synthesis skills, particularly in evaluating industry, client, and opportunity trends
Comfortable collaborating across disciplines and engaging with technical staff

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary: $60,000–$80,000 based on experience and qualifications

Health & Wellness

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Coverage begins the first of the month following hire
Supplemental insurance for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization
HSA and FSA options
Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Mental health and wellness support programs
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance

Retirement Plans

Safe Harbor 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contribution options
Employer match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% of employee contributions
Eligibility after 6 months of service with immediate 100% vesting
Loan and distribution features available

Flexible Work Environment