**Working Title: EMERG Grant Coordinator** **Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture** + **Job ID** : 83789 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/31/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/13/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture + **Division/Unit** : Commissioner's Office / Emerging Farmers Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift (PT, .50 FTE) + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $26.95 - $39.34 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) + **End Date** : 08/30/2027 + **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 part-time (.50 FTE) temporary unclassified position is anticipated to end August 30, 2027. This temporary unclassified position exists to administer the new EM ERG grant program - Empowering Minnesota's Emerging Farmers: Growing Food System Resilience with Marketing Assistance and Profitability Support (EM ERG}. The EM ERG program is intended to expand farmers market producers' ability to sell at markets and through locally grown initiatives. Supporting diverse farmers to thrive is key to building resilient food systems and fostering agricultural innovation. The EMERG Grant Coordinator will organize and manage the various parts of grant administration, including proposal work, purchasing, contracts, facilitation of stakeholder meetings, plan of work coordination, award monitoring, and grant evaluation. **Minimum Qualifications** _To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._ Two (2) years of experience working with financing, administration of small business assistance programs, financial accounting, data management, contract management, or grant management. NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other related fields may substitute for 1 year of experience. Critical thinking and analytical skills adequate to interpret policy and procedures that may be ambiguous or ill-defined, review progress and financial reports, determine eligibility and compliance with requirements, state statutes, and grant management policies. Ability to communicate clearly in writing including letters, program guidelines, and reports and orally sufficient to speak to clients about program guidelines and requirements answer questions, and make presentations. Ability to notice and manage small details to efficiently produce high-quality work. The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment. **Preferred Qualifications** Business or accounting coursework or experience. Experience in grant program administration, monitoring and evaluation. Working knowledge of MN Office of Grants Management policies and guidelines and Federal grant procedures. **Additional Requirements** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components: 1. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only) 2. Employment Reference Check 3. Driver’s License Check 4. Conflict of Interest Review The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.