Working Title: Grants Specialist Intermediate
Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate
Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Job ID : 94450
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 06/18/2026
Date Posted : 06/12/2026
Closing Date : 06/25/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Agriculture Dept / Agriculture-MAPE
Division/Unit : Agriculture-Saint Paul / International Marketing Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / 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 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 position administers grant programs by coordinating activities from solicitation through closeout, ensuring all processes follow established policies, timelines, and compliance requirements. The position implements standardized review procedures, conducts quality checks on grant files, prepares accessible documents, and supports clear communication with applicants. The role also performs vendor setup, pre-award tasks, and purchasing support activities, resolving documentation or payment issues in collaboration with Finance and Budget, program, and grant administration staff. Through these responsibilities, the position helps ensure accurate, timely, and equitable grant operations across multiple programs.
This position is telework eligible.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, 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.
Two (2) years of related professional work which must include one or more of the following:
Administering financial assistance, such as grants, cost-shares, contracts, and loans at a grantmaking organization or financial institution.
Experience administering programs and managing projects related to agriculture, horticulture, and food systems in non-profit, for-profit, and public organizations that includes financial monitoring and analyzing, interpreting, and applying relevant policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.
A degree in one of the following areas may substitute for experience: marketing, agriculture, nutrition, public administration, political science, food systems, environmental sciences, business administration, economics or a related field. A master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; an Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.
Additional required experience includes:
Project management skills sufficient to set and achieve goals, priorities, and timelines for projects and activities and collaborate and engage others in project execution with clear shared expectations.
Strong communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely with proper business English, spelling and grammar.
Critical thinking, analytical, and financial analysis skills, including Microsoft Excel, sufficient to review progress and financial reports, determine eligibility and compliance with requirements, state statutes, and grant management policies.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of Minnesota Office of Grants Management policies and guidelines.
Experience in compliance management and analysis.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in agriculture, business administration, public administration, public health, environmental science or a related field.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. 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 history check
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture 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.
