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Working Title: Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop Coordinator

Job Class: Education Consultant 1

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 88199

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 09/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/16/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources

+ **Division/Unit** : Lands and Minerals / Central Office

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, 10% of the time

+ **Salary Range:** $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly

+ **Job Class Option** : Environmental Education

+ **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 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.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) part-time Education Consultant 1 position in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position exists to lead, administer, and develop the educational program of the Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop (MMEW). The MMEW is an annual three-day workshop for K-12 educators. The workshop involves classroom instruction, guest lectures, and all-day field trips. This position will be responsible for bringing together the state's leading geologists, industry, academia, and K-12 educators to help develop classroom curriculum about earth science, Minnesota Mining history, Minnesota Mineral potential, and the application of geosciences in mining. It will lead the planning and organization of the workshop.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Oversight of volunteers

+ Scheduling, development and distribution of instruction materials

+ Promotion of MMEW event on social media and conferences

+ Registration

+ Field trip planning and coordination

+ Budget management

+ Communicating the workshop activities with the Sponsoring Board - Minnesota Center for Mineral Resource Education (MCMRE)

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in a related area such as education, natural resources, geology, or mining.

+ Two (2) years of experience teaching programs related to natural resource management, or adult training and curriculum development related to resource management issues. A Master's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

+ Knowledge of mining and geology, education trends, issues and development occurring in mining education field sufficient to develop the MMEW.

+ Experience using standard Microsoft and Adobe software sufficient to create correspondence, reports, educational, and training materials and manage databases.

+ Ability to organize and lead a group to establish trust, confidence and partnerships that advance priorities in the Division of Lands and Minerals and the MMEW.

+ Ability to compile materials and organize and analyze data to support program development, administration or evaluation by planning and outlining procedures necessary in the collection, compilation of data, and presenting suggested approaches to committees and program partners.

+ Ability to teach basic pedagogy concepts to natural resource professionals to advance their ability to best serve Minnesota educators and students.

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of geology and mining.

+ Human Relation skills sufficient to motivate, provide guidance and achieve cooperation, and commitment to program objectives.

+ Demonstrated communication skills sufficient to conduct workshops, make effective presentations, promote education programs, document program initiatives and results, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of mineral potential and geology to sufficiently plan, and implement workshop activities and to support and promote the MMEW to K-12 educators.

+ Knowledge of state policies and programs that guide the use, management and protection of the state's mineral and mining resources as well as a general understanding of the missions of the various organizations with an interest in Minnesota's Mining Industry.

+ Social Media promotion skills.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record; per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency.

Applicants must have the ability to mee the physical requirements and work in the environment conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Criminal History Check

+ Education Verification

+ Employment Reference / Records Check

+ License / Certification Verification

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.