Legislative Coordinator​/State Program Administrative Senior

Overview

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• Job : 91249
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/13/26. 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 posted.
• Date Posted: 01/06/2026
• Closing Date: 01/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: DCYF / MAPE
• Division/Unit: DCYF / Government Relations
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date: 01/31/2028
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Legislative Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job : 91249
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/13/26. 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 posted.
• Date Posted: 01/06/2026
• Closing Date: 01/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: DCYF / MAPE
• Division/Unit: DCYF / Government Relations
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date: 01/31/2028
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Benefits and Work Options

• Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
• This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 2 years

Under limited supervision, this position provides advanced legislative coordination and consultation, supporting agency-wide legislative initiatives with significant independence. This position is responsible for analyzing, monitoring and administering state programs requiring a comprehensive understanding of all procedural and administrative guidelines. General and technical guidance may be received from a higher-level State Program Administrator or other administrative employee; performs other duties as required.

• Coordinate legislative proposal development, technical assistance requests and agency responses, and fiscal note preparation, and ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Facilitate communication between agency leadership and legislative bodies.
• Manage legislative training and informational sessions.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform legislative strategy.
• Manage online technology solutions for the Government Relations Team.
• Monitor legislative hearings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two (2) years of experience in a position supporting or engaging in legislative advocacy or policy development at the state, local, or federal level

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