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Community Affairs Intern - Student Worker Para Prof

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 4h ago

Working Title: Community Affairs Intern

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional

Agency: Public Safety Dept

Job ID : 94895

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Limited Academic

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 06/16/2026

Closing Date : 06/22/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME

Division/Unit : Commissioner's Office / Comm Affairs Engagement Mgr

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Days of Work : Varies

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

Salary Range: $17.84 - $20.89 / hourly; $37,249 - $43,618 / annually

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

Work Area : 445 Minnesota St., St Paul, MN 55101

End Date : 09/07/2026

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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 supports outreach, engagement, coordination, and internal processes that advance DPS public safety goals agencywide & statewide.

The intern works closely with DPS leadership, division staff, and internal and external stakeholders. Projects are assigned and supervised by the DPS Partnerships and Engagement Manager or designated supervisor, depending on division needs.

This position provides hands-on experience in planning and logistics, data management, research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, documentation, and engagement support. The internship is designed to build practical skills applicable to public administration, public safety, communications, policy support, and stakeholder collaboration across DPS divisions.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary, or graduate study program in Public Affairs, Political Science, Sociology, Communications, Criminal Justice, Business or a related field.

Experience or coursework in community engagement, research, or public policy.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in written materials, data entry, and documentation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards in a public-sector environment.

Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

Written and verbal fluency in more than one language.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

Criminal history

Reference check

Driver's License check or reliable transportation

Education Verification

SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)

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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