Leave Public Engagement Strategist - Planner Principal Community Specialist

Paid Leave Public Engagement Strategist - Planner Principal Community Specialist

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED’s mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.

We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good. At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.

DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to proactively supporting service-members, veterans, and military families. DEED offers great employment opportunities with a meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

Working Title:
Paid Leave Public Engagement Strategist
Job Class:
Planner Principal Community Specialist
Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job : 96693
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes, may be eligible for some telework.
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/10/2026.
• Date Posted
  : 09/04/2026
• Closing Date
  : 09/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
• Division/Unit
  :
  Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday, working occasional weekends as needed
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes, up to 20% of the time
• Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / 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 Paid Leave Public Engagement Strategist, reporting to the Public Engagement Manager, is responsible for organizing and supporting equitable public engagement initiatives, cultivating and managing constituent relationships, and tracking and reporting on engagement activities.

About Paid Leave:

Paid Leave is a historic new program in Minnesota that launched Jan. 1, 2026. The program provides job protections and partial wage replacement to employees who need time off work to care for themselves or a family member with a serious health condition, bond with a new child, support a family member called to active military duty, or take steps to ensure their personal safety or that of a loved one.

Employees experiencing such life events are trying to figure out benefits and keep food on the table, balancing schedules while trying to absorb complex medical information. That's why our program is committed to being easy to navigate and access. And it’s why we strive to help employers understand their role and how to remove barriers for their employees, creating a more caring workplace.

We know that Paid Leave improves the health and wellbeing of the residents and businesses of Minnesota, and that our economy is more equitable for it.

Equitable public engagement is the key to making this happen. It ensures…