Working Title: Engagement Coordinator for Modernization
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 90415
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 12/01/25. 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 : 11/25/2025
Closing Date : 12/15/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCY - Central Office / CCWIS Modernization
Work Shift : Day Shift
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 15%
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 (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 or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
The Strategy and Technology Office is hiring an Engagement Coordinator for Modernization. This role coordinates and leads Minnesota's full spectrum of engagement and outreach activities related to CCWIS compliance and system redesign. By managing strategic messaging, building inclusive communication infrastructure, and facilitating advisory opportunities, the coordinator ensures transparency, alignment, and shared understanding in CCWIS modernization.
Through a collaborative leadership approach, the position reinforces connections with:
Counties, combined Agencies, and American Indian Child Welfare Initiative tribes
DCYF, DHS, MDH, MDE divisions, MNIT, and legacy SSIS teams
This position also drives the creation of structured feedback loops that foster trust, support continuous improvement, and allow modernization plans to evolve responsively. Ultimately, the Engagement Coordinator ensures that statewide input informs and influences the development of a system that is efficient, effective, economical, and grounded in user needs. This position will support the ongoing engagement and communication that will ultimately lead to successful development and implementation of Minnesota's CCWIS.
Responsibilities include:
Building and sustaining trust-based relationships and leading coordinated engagement efforts with counties, tribal entities, and community partners; ensures that SSIS modernization is informed by external voices and grounded in strong, long-term collaborative partnerships.
Leading and managing engagement-centered projects and cross-sector collaboration efforts that support SSIS modernization.
Building and sustaining strategic relationships that bring external perspectives-especially from counties, tribal entities, and local agencies-into SSIS modernization planning and governance.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of *experience coordinating engagement and communications strategies supporting social services delivery. Experience must include the following:
Leading strategic engagement and communications planning, including efforts connected to system modernization, service transformation, or organizational change
Facilitating collaboration and communication across internal teams, including technology, policy, and program staff
Supporting or coordinating organization change management activities, including stakeholder readiness, feedback loops, and change communications
*Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, communications, or organizational development or closely related degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Relationship-building with diverse stakeholders, particularly counties, tribes, and marginalized communities
Familiarity with data systems and program structures used across Minnesota's county and tribal social services landscape
Strong skills in project management, group facilitation, written communication, and strategic messaging across multiple platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Track record of coordinating across multiple state agencies, technology teams, and policy divisions to align modernization efforts.
Experience with child welfare information systems, federal CCWIS requirements, or state-level modernization initiatives.
Demonstrated success engaging with tribal nations, counties, and culturally diverse communities, with emphasis on equity-driven approaches.
Experience within a county or Tribe social services and understanding of administration of social services locally
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)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
