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Working Title: Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86754

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 06/17/2025 date. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.

+ **Date Posted** : 06/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/24/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF/County Relations

+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift

+ **Work Hours** : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - meetings with external partners (i.e Counties)

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. The new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024.

_***_ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(_ _Within Minnesota or neighboring states only;_ _telework is not allowed in other states_ _) and flexible hours options are available_ _._ _Employees that live 50 miles or more from their permanent/principal work location_ **_and_** _live within the State or a county bordering the State may telework more than 50% with approval._ _***_

The Intergovernmental Advisory Committee Coordinator provides administrative, consultative and programmatic support and leadership for the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC). The Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator is responsible for serving as the primary contact for DCYF for gathering and tracking the status of IAC recommendations and bringing forth to the Director of County Relations. The role involves organizing and managing advisory committee activities, ensuring alignment with state policies, and fostering effective partnerships to address shared goals and challenges. This position provides support to the Director by serving as a resource for county relations and engagement to support collaboration and positive relationships with counties and Tribal Nations.

Responsibilities Include:

+ Provide administrative, consultative, and coordinative programmatic support for the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC). This includes providing day to day coordination of advisory committee functions, direction, and guidance, and overseeing execution of IAC internal and external workgroups and related functions.

+ Provide leadership and guidance to DCYF Executive Leadership on the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) activities, managing the execution of legislative directives and alignment with related cross-agency actions.

+ Provide support to the Director by serving as a resource for county relations and engagement to support collaboration and positive relationships with Minnesota’s 87 counties and Tribal Nations.

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

**Three (3) years of professional experience in facilitation and leadership** within a government agency or public sector organization, including leading an advisory board, task force, workgroups, or collaborative initiatives. Experience must demonstrate:

+ Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead discussions, navigate group dynamics, and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.

+ Knowledge of the federal, state, and local human services laws, rules and regulations as well as current human services issues and merging trends.

+ Coordinating complex projects or events, including maintaining timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring follow-through.

+ Fundamentals of management, leadership, and human relations sufficient to maintain ongoing positive relationships with stakeholders.

+ Building and maintaining collaborative, trust-based relationships with external partners such as counties, tribes, and other governmental or community organizations.

+ Skill in problem solving, mediation, and negotiation with tribal governments, county, executive, and other external partners to effectively resolve issues.

+ Ability to analyze data to inform decision-making, develop recommendations, and clearly communicate findings through written reports, summaries, or presentations to executive-level leadership and other key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or Communications.

+ Direct work experience within a Minnesota county or Tribal Nation administering human services programming.

+ Experience in or substantial knowledge of the functions and objectives of human service programs for children, youth and families.

+ Excellent judgment in providing a high level of discretion and sensitivity to issues affecting communities.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.