Working Title: Instructional Designer
Job Class: Project Consultant
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 92269
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/18/2026
Closing Date : 02/24/2026
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 - 4:30PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
End Date : Up to two (2) years
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
About the Paid Leave Division:
Paid Leave is a new program that officially launched in Minnesota on January 1, 2026. The program provides partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child.
We have built a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We have engaged the people who depend on us-workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers-to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We use modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program.
The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans.
The Instructional Designer develops and evaluates instructional content and learning experiences that prepare staff in the Paid Leave Division, in particular the Contact Center and Claims Adjudication teams, to deliver accurate, timely, and equitable services to Minnesotans. The instructional Designer applies adult learning principles, accessibility standards, and government service @context to create training materials (job aids, eLearning, simulations, presentations, recorded videos, etc.) that supports operational readiness, policy compliance, and customer service excellence. The Instructional Designer creates engaging content that enhances knowledge, builds skills, and supports organizational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop instructional content: Responsible for creating high-quality, engaging instructional content that equips Paid Leave staff with knowledge and skills needed to deliver accurate, timely, and equitable services.
Evaluate and improve training content: Responsible for the continuous improvement cycle, evaluating the effectiveness of training content and identifying opportunities for enhancement by monitoring the use of training materials, gathering feedback from learners and stakeholders and analyzing data to improve clarity, accessibility and alignment with evolving operational needs.
This position will be based out of the St. Paul office.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
This is a temporary unclassified appointment anticipated to last up to two (2) years.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Two (2) years experience analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional content.
Applicants that meet the above minim qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience designing and developing instructional materials for diverse learning formats, e.g., eLearning, Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT) and simulations.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eLearning authoring tools, e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate.
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to translate complex information into learner-friendly content.
Experience evaluating training effectiveness using data-driven methods to improve learning experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, Learning Design, and Technology, Human Resources or other closely related field as determined by the agency.
Experience working in local, county, or state government.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience adapting content in response to policy or system changes.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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.
