State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN 55145
Job #2769226611
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.
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.
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