Working Title: Farm to Kids Coordinator - State Prog Admin Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 93828
Location : Minneapolis
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 : 04/28/2026
Closing Date : 05/05/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Special Projects & Initiatives
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Up to 25%
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 09/30/2026, with a chance to be extended.
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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.
As the Farm to Kids Coordinator within the Minnesota Department of Education's Nutrition Program Services division, you will play a key role in expanding children's access to nutritious, locally sourced foods through the Farm to School and Early Care (F2S/EC) Project. In this position, you will work on the development, organization, and distribution of technical assistance, training, and educational resources that support schools, early care providers, and partners across Minnesota.
You will serve as a central point of coordination for program communications and collaboration with state and local partners within the Minnesota farm to school and early care systems. Core responsibilities include creating training and technical assistance materials, hosting both in-person and virtual training sessions, supporting project participants, producing communication resources, and monitoring the effectiveness of training strategies to drive continuous improvement.
The role also involves planning annual project activities, gathering and analyzing program data, responding to inquiries from stakeholders, and supporting compliance with program requirements. Additionally, you will contribute to agricultural education efforts by developing materials and learning opportunities that help children and students engage with local food and farming.
This position is available until Sep 30, 2026, with a chance to be extended.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate 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.
3 years of professional experience in project or program management
OR
A bachelor's degree AND 2 years of professional experience in project or program management and training.
Experience must include:
Experience working within nutrition programs, farm to school/early care initiatives, public health, agriculture, education, or a related field.
Experience providing technical assistance, training, or direct program support to stakeholders such as schools, early care providers, or community organizations.
Experience coordinating projects, managing timelines, or supporting the implementation of program activities.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.
Experience compiling, analyzing, and organizing program data or information for reporting and planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Farm to School or Early Care initiatives, food distribution systems, or other community farm or local food programs.
Experience with training and technical assistance.
Experience with programming and partnership development.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License Check
Criminal Background Check
The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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.
