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Working Title: Fellow

Job Class: Planner

Agency: Capitol Area Architect

+ **Job ID** : 86646

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 06/03/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/18/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB)

+ **Division/Unit** : Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board/ Executive Office

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, up to 20 hours per week.

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

+ **End Date** : 06/30/2026

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is a one-year opportunity in commemorative artwork and historic artwork analysis, community-based planning and stakeholder communications. The ‘Fellow’ will provide direct assistance to CAAPB Principal Planner and Executive Secretary in the Commemorative Works addition/modification/removal processes for several Commemorative Works that are currently under review or nearing submittal at CAAPB. Following the newly adopted Commemorative Works Rules ( https://tinyurl.com/4kxr7ex3 ) the Fellow will develop a **stakeholder** **communications plan** – which is a guide for review of applications (including flow chart, communications plan and typical timelines, etc.) and checklist of best practices and strategies to most effectively engage applicants, stakeholders and community in the new Commemorative Works Rules process. This work will also result in development in an **applicant’s guide** that will guide individuals and groups through the addition/modification/removal review pathways. The Fellow will also work towards achieving steps towards implementation of the Capitol Mall Design Framework’s siting policy for works on campus, which guides thematic groupings and locations of works on campus.

This is a part-time, temporary, position to last up through June 2026, with the possibility of an extension, working 10-20 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates will have a minimum of one year of experience which could include coursework or internships that demonstrate experience and/or proficiency in:

+ Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historical Research, Sustainability Practices, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Urban Design or related field.

+ Public process experience

+ Management or use of e-mail based and social media tools (personal or professional experience)

Minimum qualifications assessed at interview:

+ Ability to write and communicate information in a way that is clear and accessible to all audiences.

+ Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Ability to learn new software quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Software experience to include Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign and SketchUp Pro and SketchUp Layout

+ Knowledge or experience with Architectural, urban design, planning best practices (such as skills related to sustainable land use planning, development and building design)

+ Commemorative Works experience

+ Art history and public art history experience, research and/or studies

Physical Requirements

Work performed is primarily sedentary in nature, working at a computer, with some moving throughout the building as necessary for job duties. Requires occasional moving or transporting of items such as file folders, laptops, and light weight boxes.

Additional Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a reference check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.