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Working Title: Engagement Coordinator

Job Class: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87399

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/09/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / OPS Office of Equity Director

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:30am - 5:00pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS 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.

_***This position is eligible for_ telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***_

As the Engagement Coordinator, you will provide leadership and coordination with staff at all levels to assess equity and inclusion awareness and capacity, plan initiatives to build equity and inclusion, and support the implementation of those activities at all levels of the agency. The position will utilize their specialized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) knowledge to develop and deliver training that reflects the governors’ and commissioners’ goals to advance equity throughout all our work. In doing this, the incumbent will coordinate and work with other equity directors, division directors and other leadership in different administrations.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

+ Provide leadership and direction to division directors and staff to promote agency wide strategy to advance equity and inclusion.

+ Serve as a key advisor and consultant for groups outside DHS to build trusting relationships and positive connections with the communities we serve. Act as the engagement leader and spokesperson for OEI at community functions.

+ Partner with staff in HR and the Assistant Commissioner for Employee Culture to identify Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion needs; these include partnerships on projects, trainings, and development on policies.

+ Partner with the Diversity Recruitment and Retention team to develop and implement an innovative and effective agency-wide hiring and retention efforts related to equity and inclusion, as outlined in DHS Affirmative Action Plan.

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 experience administering a DEI/Antiracism program within an organization at the policy level demonstrating the following:

+ Broad knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, antiracism and change management principles.

+ Human relations skills, manage programs, staff, budgets, and processes.

+ Experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies to lead and/or assist teams in continuously analyzing, improving, and monitoring processes over time.

+ Understanding of theory and practices of equity and antiracism analysis.

+ Experience drafting policy and training others on analyzing policy through an equity lens.

+ Ability to interpret and synthesize data from various analytical tools to support informed decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Cultural knowledge from lived experience and/or education on BIPOC experiences.

+ Understanding of the legislative process.

+ Organizational management and continuous improvement skills to track and measure desired outcomes.

+ Experience measuring effective of trainings and other initiatives.

+ Project leadership experience to lead meetings and provide clear direction to program staff.

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

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS 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.