Enterprise Sustainability Solid Waste and Communications Specialist - State Program Administrat

Enterprise Sustainability Solid Waste and Communications Specialist - State Program Administrator Senior

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Working Title: Enterprise Sustainability Solid Waste and Communications Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/20/2025
• Closing Date: 01/23/2026 (first review of applications/resumes to begin after 01/12/2026)
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Office of Enterprise Sustainability
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt
• 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.

Are you looking to make a difference in sustainability? We have a unique position that is both a sustainability advocate and a communications specialist to help advance the mission, goals, and objectives of the Office of Enterprise Sustainability (OES). To learn more about what we do in OES, visit sustainability.mn.gov.

The primary purpose and function of this position is to focus on sustainability communications and solid waste best practices across state agencies; develop, edit, and manage external materials (website, digital, and print); provide sustainability messaging, training, and educational resources to agency staff, coordinators, and the Lt. Governor; support enterprise‑wide sustainability communication initiatives; and collaborate with agencies and contractors to implement solid waste best practices, including audits and reduction, reuse, recycling, and organics programs.

Examples of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing subject matter technical assistance, advice, support, and training to sustainability coordinators, agency staff, and leadership.
• Coordinating timely development and deployment of communication, newsletters, educational materials, training, and technical guidance documents related to initiatives across the Enterprise Sustainability portfolio for a variety of audiences.
• Creating and distributing informational materials on best practices, emerging trends, and technologies.
• Partnering with the OES Director and agency staff with recommendations for resource investment priorities, and direct vendors related to solid waste management improvements, reporting, and best practices.
• Coordinating and/or leading special projects and events for stakeholders at state agency staff to participate in communications and implementation, along with developing and implementing interagency solutions to common waste diversion barriers.
• Performing waste audits, developing needs surveys, preparing reports, and providing and implementing recommendations and improvements.

We are seeking an engaged team member who can handle problems that result from the difficulty of providing strategic direction in an environment in which competing interests, financial constraints, data limitations, and institutional culture restrict what is possible. With this in mind, the person in this position needs to think outside traditional norms to find innovative solutions that includes envisioning new ways to leverage technology, optimizing resource allocations, and fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and broadens perceptions.

If this description aligns with your career interests and describes you, please apply!

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance will still be required for team meetings, to meet customer requirements, or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy for details.

In addition, traveling of up to 5% will be necessary, including some overnight stays.

• Two (2) years of experience in communications and/or solid waste. Communications include editing, writing, and producing technical and journalistic documents/articles/communications. Solid waste includes auditing waste, assessing, and implementing best practices.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in communications, environmental science, sustainability management, political science, economics, or related discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as described.
  • An…