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Public Engagement Liaison/Governors Staff-Support

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 16h ago

Working Title: Public Engagement Liaison

Job Class: Governors Staff-Support

Agency: Governors Office

Job ID : 92585

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes, up to 50%

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Limited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 03/04/2026

Closing Date : 03/17/2026 - Resume review after 7 days

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Governors Office / Governors Office-Excluded Oth

Division/Unit : Governor's Office - Payroll / Public Engagement Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, amount varies

Salary Range: $24.01-$31.68

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

End Date : 01/04/2027

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

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.

**This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies

In this exciting role, you will support the functions of the Office of Engagement and External Relations of Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan's Administration. Through the course of your daily work you will respond to community inquiries and implement proactive outreach strategies that open a dialogue between the Office of the Governor and Minnesotans, ensuring that people's voices are heard and valued within the Administration, and that the concerns and priorities of Minnesota's diverse communities can inform the work of state government.

What you will do:

Some examples of the work you will do in this role are:

Implement proactive outreach strategies that open a dialogue between the Office of the Governor and Minnesotans across the state.

Respond to inquiries and questions from stakeholders.

Participate in developing and implementing a statewide outreach plan

Present a positive reflection of the Governor, Lt. Governor and their office.

Work with legislators, non-profit agencies or organizations, and other community groups based on your assigned area, building strong working relationships and coalitions to support key initiatives and inform officer operations.

Work with Public Engagement leadership, involve stakeholders in communities for assigned portfolio and other assigned issue areas in the work of advancing the Administration's agenda in those issue areas.

Connect with and gain trust from staff, community members, legislators, coalition partners, and others, across lines of difference.

Process special document requests including proclamations, flag notices, and certificates.

Advance the Governor, Lt. Governor, and First Lady at public events, assigned based on staff's issue areas and constituencies.

Assist in coordinating events and meetings hosted by the Governor's Office.

What we are looking for:

The ability to travel throughout the state of Minnesota and work evenings and weekends as needed.

The ability to exercise discretion in discussing policy and legislative issues with stakeholders.

The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner.

The ability to maintain confidential information.

Flexibility and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

A candidate who deeply believes that racial equity and inclusion are important and is driven to act on this belief.

Someone who is able to recognize ways that race, and other identities intersect and play out, especially within the communities we serve.

An understands the historical @context for racial inequity, and its present-day implications in Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work across communities in both urban and rural Minnesota.

Previous work experience within diverse communities in Minnesota.

Previous work, academic or volunteer experience on environmental issues preferred.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in state government preferred.

Proficiency in language(s) other than English preferred.

Previous work experience within workforce, labor or children and families organizations or issues in Minnesota.

Physical Requirements

Light lifting, up to 10 pounds, the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Additional Requirements

Background check, SEMA4 records check (if current or prior state employee), driver's license verification, and reference checks.

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.

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