Employee Engagement and Experience Coordinator - State Program Administrator Coordinator

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes / Hybrid
• Division/Unit:
  Human Resources Management (HRM) / Organizational Wellbeing

Working Title:

Employee Engagement and Experience Coordinator Job Class:
State Program Administrator Coordinator Agency:
Health Department

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Limited
• Who May Apply:
  This vacancy is open for all qualified job seekers.
• Date Posted:08/18/2026
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit:
  Human Resources Management (HRM) / Organizational Wellbeing
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday.
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 / Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• End Date: 11/30/2027
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  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.

The Employee Engagement and Experience Coordinator is responsible for creating and leading strategic efforts designed to optimize and support the MDH workforce through measurable increases in employee engagement, positive employee experiences, and a culture of wellbeing throughout MDH. This position will work collaboratively within Human Resources Management to coordinate programs, events, and initiatives focused on creating a "great workplace" for MDH employees.

This position enables MDH to clarify and enact its vision, mission, and values and is focused on work that improves the organizational wellbeing and the experience of its people, through gauging the total employee experience, providing solutions that will foster the fullest employee engagement, reaching its highest experiential potential, and providing ongoing continuous improvement for defining accountability and respectful behaviors and attitudes throughout all people and programs.

The work of the person in this role will be highly visible and will result in wide-spread impact across the agency, including coordinating policy and programs to improve performance outcomes, and managing facilitation of change.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop and Implement Organizational wellbeing strategies
• Coordinate and Lead Employee Engagement Programs
• Measure and Analyze Employee Experience
• Facilitate Change Management and Continuous Improvement
• Collaborate Across Departments and External Partners
• Lead Communications and Support for Engagement Initiatives
• Monitor and Report on Program Outcomes
• Support Organizational Culture and Leadership Development

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2027.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date.

The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper 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.

Role

Four (4) years of experience in a Workforce or Human Resources role(s) with primary responsibility for leading employee engagement initiatives and enhancing the employee experience across an organization,…