Training and Communications Specialist - Training and Development Specialist 2

Training and Communications Specialist - Training and Development Specialist 2

Working Title:
Training and Communications Specialist
Job Class:
Training & Development Specialist 2
Agency:
Administration Dept

• Job : 95978
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 08/06/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE
• Division/Unit
  :
  Office of Grants Management
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,138 - $91,224 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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 Office of Grants Management (OGM) works in partnership with more than 30 Executive Branch grant making agencies, boards, commissions, etc., to standardize, streamline, and improve state grant management practices and increase public information about state grant opportunities.

We are seeking a Training and Communications Specialist to support OGM's efforts toward building the knowledge base and capabilities of state staff engaged in administration of state grant investments. In this position, you will support planning, delivery, and evaluation of OGM's training, reporting, and communication activities that impact all state grant making agencies, political leaders, state grantees and applicants, and the wider public.

This position will develop and maintain OGM's website, analyze and compile grants data from agencies, and support the grantee performance evaluation data system and users of the system.

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

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

• Two (2) years of experience supporting a training program, including conducting needs assessments, managing training and/or event registrations, delivering training content, analyzing feedback, and/or reporting on key metrics.
• Experience synthesizing, organizing, and customizing data into reports based on purpose, audience, and requirements.
• Basic knowledge of grants life cycle activities.
• Skilled in using technology, including Microsoft 365 applications, to develop trainings and/or reports.
• Effective communication skills to write, edit, proofread and clearly communicate complex information to a wide and varied audience.
• Interpersonal and human relations skills to collaborate with others.

• Experience in government-based grant management and grant compliance (state, federal, municipal, and/or tribal).
• Basic knowledge of OGM's grants management policies.
• Knowledge of website design and best practices.
• Experience using Tridion.
• Experience with Articulate 360.
• Knowledge of accessibility concepts, standards, and accommodations for learners.
• Experience working with culturally diverse groups and organizations.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Data Bank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

The Department of Administration is a core service agency serving the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, local governments, and the public. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, solutions, and support to help our partners succeed. To learn more about us, please visit mn.gov/admin.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
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