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Governance and Communications Coordinator - State Prog Admin Coordinator
Job in
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55145, USA
Listed on 2026-08-17
Listing for:
State of Minnesota
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
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Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Administrative Management, Business Administration, PR / Communications
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* Working Title:
Governance and Communications Coordinator*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Coordinator*
* ** Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept*
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** Job ** : 96227
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** Location** :
St. Paul
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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, up to 50%
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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time
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** Regular/Temporary** :
Limited
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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers
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** Date Posted** : 08/14/2026
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** Closing Date** : 08/26/2026
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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE
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** Division/Unit** : DCYF / DCYF Business Readiness
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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday
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** Travel Required** :
No
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** Salary Range:** $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified
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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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** End Date** : 06/30/2027
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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
No
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.
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* _ Telework ()
** _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available._*
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* ** This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected until 10/01/2029._*
* The Governance and Communications Coordinator plays a critical enterprise-wide role supporting the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and its partners across state agencies. This position manages DCYF's governance processes, stewards the agency's project portfolio, and supports coordinated alignment of major Human Services initiatives across the broader Human Services Landscape.
The incumbent serves as a strategic advisor and lead worker across DCYF, DHS, MNIT, and other partner entities-providing coordination, planning, communication, and issue-resolution on high-impact, cross-agency projects. This position also leads major communication efforts that support DCYF leadership priorities, enterprise initiatives, and shared governance needs. The Governance and Communications Coordinator works under the direction of the Strategy and Operations Manager and serves as a key partner to DCYF executive leadership, including the Commissioner's Office.
Responsibilities Include:
+ Lead and manage DCYF's governance process, including planning, coordination, scheduling, and facilitation of cross agency governance teams.
+ Guide development of goals, objectives, action plans, and strategic options for enterprise initiatives, providing analysis, recommendations, and documentation for leadership.
+ Lead communication strategies and products-newsletters, reports, digital content, and internal/external messaging-to support DCYF and Human Services Landscape priorities.
+ Coordinate legislative proposal tracking and ensure items move efficiently through the governance process; prepare legislative reports and updates as needed.
+ Contribute to division wide efforts by developing tools, templates, and processes that strengthen clarity, consistency, and quality across work activities.
** Minimum Qualifications*
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* * To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
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* Four (4) years of experience leading work groups, facilitating planning processes, and supporting governance or communication…
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