Working Title: Minnesota Grown Marketing Student Worker
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional
Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Job ID : 95303
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/09/2026
Closing Date : 07/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Division/Unit : Agriculture Marketing & Development Division / Domestic Markets Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 20 hours per week with flexible hours
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - up to 10%
Salary Range: $18.15 - $21.26 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME Technical
Work Area : Domestic Markets Staff
End Date : Up to a 2.5 year appointment
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.
This student will assist Minnesota Grown Program staff with the following responsibilities:
Creating content for promotional activities including newsletter, social media and public relations.
Updating and maintaining the Minnesota Grown website.
Coordinating the program's display at the Minnesota State Fair and representing the program at various producer association meetings, consumer-facing events and trade shows.
Supporting data collection and reporting on performance of promotional activities.
This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework from home part of the time.
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.
Completion of at least one year of post-secondary education with a major in communications, agriculture, food science, economics, marketing, environmental studies, business management or a related field.
Ability to communicate, influence and persuade a diverse audience both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal, customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency working with personal computers and software related to databases, spreadsheets, presentation and word processing is essential. Internet and web search skills are essential.
Must be available for reasonable travel, including some evening, weekend, and overnights.
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.
Student Worker eligibility status:
To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or coursework in marketing and communications or graphic design.
Experience using social media as a professional tool for businesses or organizations.
Experience with website development and evaluation (Wordpress, Google Analytics).
Experience or coursework related to surveys, statistics, and/or market research.
A strong working knowledge of food and agricultural issues, trends, and technologies through coursework, past work experience, or from having an agriculture background.
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Additional Requirements
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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
Driver's License Check
Conflict of Interest Review
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.
