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Student Worker Para Professional Senior

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

Working Title: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Job ID : 96291

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 : 08/13/2026

Closing Date : 08/19/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Division/Unit : Agriculture Marketing & Development Division / Energy&Environment Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $20.20 - $24.02 / hourly; $42,177 - $50,153 / annually

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME Technical

End Date : 12/31/2026

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.

The position will conduct a case study on the local food system in Cannon Falls, MN. The case study will dive into how the food and agriculture ecosystem developed in that area and what makes it so successful. Ultimately, the case study will inform future work at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) in food systems planning. The position will design the case study and carry it out through interviews, in-person observations, and other forms of data collection. They will seek to learn why farms and food businesses in the Cannon Falls area are so successful, and how other communities in Minnesota might be able to replicate their success. The final deliverable will be a report that summarizes the case study and highlights key insights for the MDA. In addition to this core project, the incumbent will have opportunities to engage with and learn from a variety of other agency programs and initiatives related to agriculture and local food systems development.

During the initial training period, this position will report full-time to the St. Paul office. Upon completion of initial training, the position may be eligible for telework.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education with a major in agriculture, nutrition, food systems, public policy, or a related field.

Ability to communicate, influence and persuade a diverse audience both orally and in writing.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience designing and conducting qualitative research studies.

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

Familiarity with Minnesota local food systems

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.

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