**Working Title: Agricultural Program Support Coordinator**
• *Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate**
• *Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture**
+ **Job ID** : 92843
+ **Location** : St. Paul
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Temporary
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously
+ **Date Posted** : 03/18/2026
+ **Closing Date** : 03/24/2026
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture
+ **Division/Unit** : Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division / Clean Water Technical Staff
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly
+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **Anticipated Start Date** : 05/06/2026
+ **Anticipated End Date** : 05/05/2028
+ 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 position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework.
This position is a temporary position anticipated to last for two years.
This position exists for two years to support the implementation of new grant-related tracking and outreach requirements within the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division (PFMD). Additionally, this program will manage the two-year biofertilizer program, which requires support to monitor outputs and interact with grantees. The incumbent will coordinate across internal teams and external partners, including local government units, the University of Minnesota, and individual farmers, to ensure consistent documentation, communication, and reporting of program activities. This position will not serve as a technical lead but will provide essential project coordination, administrative support, and relationship management to help PFMD adapt to evolving expectations and workloads. The position is expected to last two years with the possibility to extend, based on funding.
• *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._**
One year of experience in project coordination or grant management.
OR
A bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental sciences, or a closely related field.
AND
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and collaborative tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams).
+ Experience preparing written reports and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
+ Knowledge of administrative processes related to grants and contracts.
+ Must currently possess and maintain an active/valid driver's license with 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**
+ A master's degree in agriculture, environmental sciences, or a closely related field.
+ More than one year of experience in grant management or project coordination.
+ Experience working with agricultural programs or environmental initiatives.
+ Knowledge of agricultural systems and fertilizer formulations.
+ Familiarity with state or federal grant management requirements.
+ Experience working with agricultural stakeholders such as farmers, local government units, or industry partners.
• *Physical Requirements**
This position is primarily office-based, requiring extended periods of computer use and occasional in-state travel for meetings or outreach. The work environment is standard office conditions with minimal physical demands.
• *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:
1. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
2. Employment Reference Check
3. Driver's License Check
4. Conflict of Interest Review
5. Criminal Background Check
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
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