Training and Communications Specialist - Training and Development Specialist 2

Training and Communications Specialist

Job Class:
Training & Development Specialist 2

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

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

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes

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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at  or email careers.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.