Working Title: Employee Engagement and Experience Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Coordinator
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 95093
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for all qualified job seekers.
Date Posted :08/18/2026
Closing Date : 08/24/2026
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Human Resources Management (HRM) / Organizational Wellbeing
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday.
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 / Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
End Date : 11/30/2027
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.
The Employee Engagement and Experience Coordinator is responsible for creating and leading strategic efforts designed to optimize and support the MDH workforce through measurable increases in employee engagement, positive employee experiences, and a culture of wellbeing throughout MDH. This position will work collaboratively within Human Resources Management to coordinate programs, events, and initiatives focused on creating a "great workplace" for MDH employees.
This position enables MDH to clarify and enact its vision, mission, and values and is focused on work that improves the organizational wellbeing and the experience of its people, through gauging the total employee experience, providing solutions that will foster the fullest employee engagement, reaching its highest experiential potential, and providing ongoing continuous improvement for defining accountability and respectful behaviors and attitudes throughout all people and programs. The work of the person in this role will be highly visible and will result in wide-spread impact across the agency, including coordinating policy and programs to improve performance outcomes, and managing facilitation of change.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Develop and Implement Organizational wellbeing strategies
Coordinate and Lead Employee Engagement Programs
Measure and Analyze Employee Experience
Facilitate Change Management and Continuous Improvement
Collaborate Across Departments and External Partners
Lead Communications and Support for Engagement Initiatives
Monitor and Report on Program Outcomes
Support Organizational Culture and Leadership Development
This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2027.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper 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.
Four (4) years of experience in a Workforce or Human Resources role(s) with primary responsibility for leading employee engagement initiatives and enhancing the employee experience across an organization, demonstrating expertise in change management, facilitation, and organizational wellbeing strategies. Examples include:
Project management, coordination, and implementation sufficient to manage agency-wide projects resulting in tools and resources for agencies and support for implementation and application.
Facilitating interactive sessions with large and small audiences.
Design and implement surveys and assessment tools sufficient to perform needs assessments, analyze data and present findings to support Workforce program goals.
Planning programming and events, including logistics, budget recommendations, resource coordination, communication planning, and related responsibilities.
A related degree will substitute for experience as follows: Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; associate degree may substitute for six months of experience.
Qualifications to be assessed during the interview:
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational analysis and workforce planning, classification, and compensation systems.
Ability to analyze complex organizational and technical challenges and to develop and implement solutions to address identified challenges.
Demonstrated experience analyzing datasets and translating findings into actionable recommendations for leadership or decision-makers.
Experience providing consultation, guidance, or technical assistance to internal clients, division leaders, or cross-functional teams on HR-related matters.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, or another related field.
Experience working within the State of Minnesota's Human Resources Management (HRM) systems, policies, procedures, and enterprise-wide systems.
Experience designing and leading each of the following areas: new employee onboarding, mentorship/employee engagement programs, team building, and facilitation.
Proficiency in applying components of the continuous improvement model including Human-centered design practices.
Certifications in Six Sigma or related Continuous Improvement (CI) work, with proof of certification.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
