**Working Title: Youth Program Coordinator** **Job Class: Employment & Training Program Coordinator** **Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development** + **Job ID** : 83227 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/23/2025. + **Date Posted** : 01/17/2025 + **Closing Date** : 01/31/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Workforce Development + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 5% of the time + **Salary Range:** $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / 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 Youth Program Coordinator manages State and Federally funded youth employment and training programs for economically disadvantaged and at-risk youth. This includes handling contracts, processing amendments, and creating reports and materials. Duties: + Oversee State and Federally funded youth employment and training programs. + Review work plans, budgets, and financial reports for compliance. + Evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency. + Analyze data and performance metrics to ensure program compliance. + Develop new initiatives to support youth, employers, and communities. + Organize and facilitate Statewide training and informational sessions. This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs. This position requires local travel a few times per year. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. **Minimum Qualifications** **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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.** Three (3) years* of project management experience involving evaluating, administering, accounting for, training and/or monitoring of grant/grants proposals, grant agreements, or grant recipients for a grant making organization. *Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Education, Political Science, Public Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience. Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following: + Experience in youth employment and training program management. + Knowledge of State and Federal regulations regarding youth employment and training programs. + Skill in data analysis and interpretation, including experience with statistical software and data visualization tools. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with programs and regulations related to Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), State and Federally funded youth programs, YouthBuild, etc. + Experience with data reporting systems, Workforce One, and/or grant management systems. + Knowledge of disability-focused workforce development programming and disability-related benefits systems. + Knowledge of pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs. + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Additional Requirements** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: + Criminal Background Check + Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only) + Employment Reference Check + Conflict of Interview Review + Driver’s Record Check The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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.