Traverse Connect is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator. This position supports the Director of Marketing and Communications.
The Communications Coordinator supports Traverse Connect’s communications, marketing, and brand engagement efforts by creating compelling content, coordinating digital communications, creating branded graphics to support communications efforts, and telling the story of the Grand Traverse region’s diverse economy.
Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Coordinator helps execute Traverse Connect’s brand and communications strategies through digital platforms, media engagement, and social media management. This position is responsible for day-to-day communications with investors, partners, and the broader Grand Traverse and northern Michigan region. The Communications Coordinator will communicate progress and updates on Traverse Connect’s strategic priorities and the advocacy work of the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. The position ensures that timely, relevant communications directly related to Traverse Connect’s mission are consistently produced and available for our multichannel communication approach.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career communications professional to build experience across writing, graphic design, website management, and strategic communications while supporting the growth and diversification of the Grand Traverse region’s economy and ensuring the region is a great place to live and grow your career.
The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, and detail-oriented communicator with excellent writing skills, an eye for design, and enthusiasm for living and working in the Grand Traverse region.
For a full job description and list of primary responsibilities, desirable traits, and characteristics, please review the job description.
Compensation Package Includes:
- Competitive salary of $52,000
- 401K Retirement (Up to 7% match)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (75% Employer paid premium for employee and dependents)
- Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Self-managed paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cell phone allowance
- YMCA membership for employee and family members
Applicants should send the following documents by email to jobsearch@traverseconnect.com:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Deadline for applicants is 5:00 p.m., August 21, 2026. All correspondence will be considered confidential.
About Traverse Connect:
Traverse Connect is a regional economic development organization charged with creating and implementing a clear and comprehensive economic development strategy for the Grand Traverse region. Its mission is to advance the economic vitality of the Grand Traverse Region through the growth of family-sustaining careers. Traverse Connect drives economic development efforts, oversees business development initiatives, and works with partner organizations across the region on significant community initiatives.
