Multilingual Outreach and Support Specialist - Education Consultant

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

Working Title:

Multilingual Outreach and Support Specialist
- Education Consultant 3

Job Class:
Education Consultant 3

Agency:
Education Department

• Job
• Location:
  
  Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to bidders and all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 09/08/2026
• Date Posted: 09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 09/09/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Education-St Paul / Public Engagement
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Up to 40%
• Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above AND you must email hr.recruiting.mde.us

with your intent to bid.

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.

As the Multilingual Outreach and Support Specialist, you will lead ongoing, community-based outreach efforts and ensure meaningful two-way communication with traditionally underserved communities, while also supporting programs within the Public Engagement Division. Duties will include:

• Design, implement, and sustain direct family and community engagement (FACE) initiatives that ensure agency compliance with applicable state and federal stakeholder engagement and language access requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive multilingual resources and lead strategic, audience‑responsive communication efforts for the division.
• Provide leadership in the design and execution of engagement strategies, while facilitating on‑ground outreach with communities and ensuring stakeholder perspectives are actively incorporated into agency decision‑making.

Telework:

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate 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.

Five (5) years of experience in community engagement which would include working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

• Experience conducting data analysis
• Experience providing training or giving presentations
• Project…