Team Coordinator - Grants Specialist Coordinator

Working Title:
Team Coordinator

Job Class:
Grants Specialist Coordinator

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul;
  Bemidji
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes; hybrid
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/03/2026
• Closing Date: 03/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Operations Services /Community Grants Team
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $33.48 - $49.66 / hourly; $69,906 - $103,690 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 (DNR) is launching the new Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) Community Grants Program
—a high‑visibility, high‑impact initiative designed to expand access to funding and support community‑based natural resource projects across Minnesota. We are building a mission‑driven team to stand up and lead this program from the ground up. If you are energized by designing systems, collaborating across sectors, and ensuring public funds are managed with excellence and integrity, this is a unique opportunity to help shape a new statewide program at its inception.

The Community Grants team partners with the Community Grants Advisory Council, agency leadership, legislators, grantees, and communities statewide to design and administer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate and award grants, monitor compliance and performance, and ensure responsible stewardship of public funds.

The DNR is seeking to fill three (3) permanent Team Coordinator positions within the Office of Management and Budget Services (OMBS), one (1) position at our office in Bemidji, MN, and two (2) at our central office in Saint Paul MN. Two complementary grant specialist senior role opportunities on the same team are also open; candidates interested in hands‑on grant administration and operational responsibilities are encouraged to review that posting as well.

(Job )

As a Team Coordinator, you will serve as a functional lead in one or more core areas of the program—such as RFP design, evaluation and review, award processes, monitoring and compliance, or community outreach and assistance. This role blends technical expertise and collaboration, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to transparent, accountable grant administration.

• Serve as a functional lead for one or more major program areas (RFP design, evaluation, awards, monitoring, compliance, or outreach), ensuring program effectiveness and regulatory adherence.
• Perform core aspects of grant administration, including proposal evaluation, grantee communication, payment processing, compliance monitoring, records management, policy adherence, audit support, and grant closeout.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to applicants and grantees to ensure clarity of requirements and successful project implementation.
• Lead and support continuous improvement of program systems, documentation, and workflows.
• Support communication and coordination with the Community Grants Advisory Council and external stakeholders as needed.
• Provide flexible, proactive support to the grants team to ensure smooth operations and timely progress on evolving priorities.

This position may be eligible to telework on a part‑time basis, which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location at least 50% of the time.

• Three (3) years of professional experience administering…