American Indian Food Sovereignty Grant Administrator​/State Prog Admin Prin

Working Title:
American Indian Food Sovereignty Grant Administrator / State Prog Admin Prin

Job Class:
State Program Administrator Principal

Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job : 97664

• Location :
  St. Paul

• Telework Eligible :
  Yes Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open only to all applicants. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/19/2026.

• Date Posted : 10/12/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
  Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCYF/OEO Nutrition Programs

• Work Shift :
  Day Shift

• Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday

• Travel Required :
  Yes, 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• 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.

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.

Telework () (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

Statewide travel is possible 25 percentage of the time.

This position coordinates and administers policy and program development for American Indian Food Sovereignty (AIFS) initiatives in the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). Has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of recommendations on food and nutrition policy for low-income individuals, youth and families served by the Department of Children Youth, and Families (DCYF). This position coordinates and manages activities that expand initiatives to increase service in AIFS initiatives.

Establishes program goals and objectives, monitors organizations compliance and evaluates policies and procedures for complex program administration of multiple funding streams for AIFS programming. Coordinates and administers information sharing, training and technical assistance to build the capacity of nonprofit agencies, engaged in hunger and antipoverty efforts that provide services to low-income individuals, youth and families.

• This position coordinates and administers policy and program development for American Indian Food Sovereignty (AIFS) initiatives in the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).Has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of recommendations on food and nutrition policy for low-income individuals, youth and families served by DCYF. This position coordinates and manages activities that expand initiatives to increase service in AIFS initiatives.
  
  Establishes program goals and objectives, monitors organizations compliance and evaluates policies and procedures for complex program administration of multiple funding streams for AIFS programming. Coordinates and administers information sharing,…