Grants Coordinator

Working Title: Grants Coordinator

Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate

Agency: Office of Cannabis Management

• Job ID : 81152

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes (3 days in-office, 2 days work from home)

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/21/2024

• Closing Date : 11/04/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - MAPE

• Division/Unit : Cannabis Management Office-OCM / Grants Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.95 - $39.34 / hourly; $56,271 - $82,141 / 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 (~~~/) : Yes

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 Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is currently seeking a Grants Coordinator in the Social Equity Division to administer the CanRenew grant. The CanRenew Grants Coordinator will support community investments in eligible communities and will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic policies and procedures for the CanRenew grant program and fostering community engagement. The incumbent will also make recommendations and devise solutions to procedural and operational issues.

The Social Equity Division was born from the legislation that legalized recreational cannabis use. It is a fun and dynamic team dedicated to advancing social equity across the state. CanRenew will provide grants to eligible organizations for investments in communities where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants.

This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week.

A successful incumbent in this position will be able to

• Manage a grant application process and implement short- and long-term plans for the grant program

• Foster community engagement and enhance support for social equity applicants and other targeted groups within the legal cannabis industry

• Ensure program transparency and accountability through comprehensive reporting and compliance monitoring

• Develop and implement strategic policies and procedures for the respective grant program

• With support and oversight from the OCM finance team, monitor a budget of about $15 million in state grant funds

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.

• Two (2) years of experience managing grants and using a grant management system

• Excellent writing skills sufficient to draft policies and procedures for a large grant program and communicate effectively with industry stakeholders

• Ability to interpret financial data, manage budgets, and prepare grant reports

• Ability to celebrate diversity and work effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

• Ability to problem solve and think independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience managing grants in the State of Minnesota.

• Experience using SWIFT

• Experience with inventory management systems

• Knowledge of MN cannabis laws, rules, and regulations

• Experience writing policies and procedures

• Experience working with community partners with a focus on disparate impact, diversity, equity, and/or social justice and fairness

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment reference check

• Conflict of interest review

• Criminal background check

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.