Working Title: Director of Workforce Engagement and Culture
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 89565
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes*
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/18/25. 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.
Date Posted : 10/11/2025
Closing Date : 11/03/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF
Division/Unit : DCYF / Human Resources
Work Shift : Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No*
Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
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.
*Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) Within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available.
The purpose of this position is to lead and coordinate the agency-wide employee engagement program, advancing DCYF's goals for an engaged, inclusive, and thriving workplace. The position serves as the agency's technical expert in establishing program goals, directing initiatives, monitoring results from surveys and feedback channels, and implementing continuous improvement processes related to retention.
Responsibilities include developing engagement tools and resources, designing initiatives that strengthen agency culture and belonging, building and coordinating mentorship, fellowship and internship programs to foster employee growth and retention, and providing agency-wide guidance on employee engagement best practices.
Responsibilities also include:
Lead the development and execution of agency-wide employee engagement strategies that promote positive outcomes and culture change.
Build and sustain a culture that reflects the agency's values, fosters inclusivity, and strengthens employee connection and belonging.
Coordinate events, trainings, mentorship programs, and development opportunities for managers, supervisors, and staff. Develop and support internship and fellowship opportunities to grow future talent and enhance workforce development.
Lead, and support the Employee Experience Champions, as well as agency-wide initiatives, by providing direction, guidance, and support to successfully implement the DCYF Employee Engagement Strategic Plan.
Provide organizational development and change management consultation and facilitation, with a focus on employee retention and other emerging issues as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
4 years human relations role that includes a combination of employee engagement, employee resource groups, training and development and organizational culture initiatives. Experience must include:
Experience leading cross-functional teams by fostering collaboration, using diplomatic skills to navigate diverse perspectives, and aligning stakeholders with organizational goals.
Design and implementation of surveys and assessment tools sufficient to perform needs assessments and analyze resulting in tools and resources for agencies and support for implementation and application.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set and meet short-term and long-term objectives in a large, complex organization.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge in workforce practices in change management and optimizing organizational culture.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, human services or related field.
Demonstrated experience in workforce best practices.
Extensive Human relations experience to build networks and establish relationships with diverse stakeholders to engage in partnerships.
Extensive experience multiple cross-functional projects in a public-sector environment.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.
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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
