Position Description
At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.
We are currently seeking a Seasonal Highway Outreach Assistant, who supports the county’s transportation initiatives by helping connect residents, businesses, and community partners with key programs and services. This role assists with public outreach, event support, and sharing timely information on mobility options, safety campaigns, and project updates.
The assistant helps distribute materials, engage with the public, gather feedback, and support communication efforts such as social media content, newsletters, and promotional materials. The position also tracks outreach activities and maintains basic engagement data to support effective community engagement.
This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 24: $20.19 to $26.25 per hour.
Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
This position will work at the Anoka County Highway Building, located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.
Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Highway Outreach Assistant.
Assist with outreach to residents, businesses, and community organizations to share transportation program information.
Distribute materials and promote department initiatives at events and in the community.
Support small meetings and events by preparing materials and providing on‑site assistance.
Engage with the public to answer basic questions and collect feedback on transportation projects.
Help create and schedule social media content; capture photos or videos at events.
Assist with developing newsletters, promotional materials, and public updates.
Track outreach activities, maintain engagement data, and support basic reporting needs.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Requires a high school diploma.
Valid driver’s license.
Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with social media content creation.
Experience with design tools such as Canva.
Basic knowledge of public transportation, biking, and other commuting options.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Indoor and outdoor worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO