Communication and Community Outreach Project Coordinator - Human Services Program Representative

Working Title:

Communication and Community Outreach Project Coordinator Job Details

• Job Class:
  Human Services Program Representative 2
• Agency:
  Human Services 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: 02/27/2026
• Closing Date: 03/05/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / Community Relations
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• 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:
  Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

This position is designed to develop and implement a community‑centered communication plan for outreach and engagement strategies, ensuring access and reducing disparities across DHS programs and services. The Communication and Community Outreach Project Coordinator supports both internal and external communications, updates websites, develops impact reports, and facilitates collaboration with community partners, nonprofits, private entities, and community members to promote equity and inclusion.

• Coordinate outreach initiatives and foster relationships with community organizations and partners.
• Develop and implement communication strategies for community engagement, organize events and forums, and evaluate impact of outreach efforts.
• Manage grant oversight with community partners sharing DHS work.
• Analyze and report data to support decision‑making and program evaluation.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to community engagement, grant performance, and program outcomes.
• Act as a primary contact for community partners and stakeholders, offering technical assistance on engagement strategies and supporting statewide meetings and presentations.

Three (3) years of experience managing projects related to human services, public health policy, social services, or health disparities. Experience must include:

• Understanding of social and health disparities affecting populations of color, American Indians, and other populations.
• Ability to form and sustain collaborative and effective relationships with a wide variety of diverse individuals, community groups, and organizations.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Relations, or another related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

OR

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Relations, or another related field may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.

• Experience working with grants.
• Knowledge of Minnesota’s Human Services Health Programs and/or delivery systems.
• Experience presenting data.
• Engagement and outreach skills to negotiate a variety of interests to reach consensus.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Reference checks to verify job‑related credentials and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment.

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