American Indian Food Sovereignty Grant Administrator / State Prog Admin Prin

Working Title: American Indian Food Sovereignty Grant Administrator / State Prog Admin Prin

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 97664

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open only to all applicants. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/19/2026. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

• Date Posted : 10/12/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCYF/OEO Nutrition Programs

• Work Shift : Day Shift

• Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• 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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

**Statewide travel is possible 25 percentage of the time.

This position coordinates and administers policy and program development for American Indian Food Sovereignty (AIFS) initiatives in the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). Has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of recommendations on food and nutrition policy for low-income individuals, youth and families served by the Department of Children Youth, and Families (DCYF). This position coordinates and manages activities that expand initiatives to increase service in AIFS initiatives. Establishes program goals and objectives, monitors organizations compliance and evaluates policies and procedures for complex program administration of multiple funding streams for AIFS programming. Coordinates and administers information sharing, training and technical assistance to build the capacity of nonprofit agencies, engaged in hunger and antipoverty efforts that provide services to low-income individuals, youth and families.

Responsibilities include:

• This position coordinates and administers policy and program development for American Indian Food Sovereignty (AIFS) initiatives in the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).Has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of recommendations on food and nutrition policy for low-income individuals, youth and families served by DCYF. This position coordinates and manages activities that expand initiatives to increase service in AIFS initiatives.Establishes program goals and objectives, monitors organizations compliance and evaluates policies and procedures for complex program administration of multiple funding streams for AIFS programming. Coordinates and administers information sharing, training and technical assistance to build the capacity of nonprofit agencies, engaged in hunger and antipoverty efforts that provide services to low-income individuals, youth and families.

• Has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of recommendations on AIFS policy for low-income individuals and families served by DCYF.

• Initiate, build and sustain strategic partnerships essential to carry out the mission of the office and advancing policy and program initiatives to increase economic self-sufficiency.

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, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience in a human services/social services or public health setting with grant management in which at least two (2) years are experience working with programs with ties to Tribal Nations and/or American Indians. Experience must include:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in poverty, anti-hunger and/or hunger relief sector.

• Ability to work with program and financial staff to meet reporting timelines and fiscal compliance standards.

• Experience with data and statistical analysis which includes financial data reconciliation.

• Experience and knowledge working with MN Tribal Nations.

A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field may substitute for 12 months of experience OR A Master’s degree in in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field may substitute for 18 months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to balance detailed tasks and implementation with broader strategic thinking and goals.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on public speaking and the ability to establish rapport with a wide range of people spanning the local, state, and federal levels.

• Experience developing forms/templates and manipulating data in Excel.

• Ability to program forecast one (1) to two (2) years forward.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check

• Criminal Background check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver’s License Check

• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.