Job Information
State of Minnesota Tribal Outreach Coordinator - State Program Administrator Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Tribal Outreach Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator - Senior
Agency: Revenue Department
Job ID : 80587
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/11/2024.
Date Posted : 10/04/2024.
Closing Date : 10/17/2024.
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
Division/Unit : Income Tax & Withholding / Outreach & Communications
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 20% of the time
Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / 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/) : 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.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
As a Tribal Outreach Coordinator in the Income Tax and Withholding Division, you will play a vital role in fostering relationships with Tribal communities across Minnesota. In this collaborative position, you will partner with fellow outreach coordinators to empower Minnesotans in meeting their tax obligations through education and engagement.
Your responsibilities will include designing, creating, and delivering outreach programs tailored to diverse audiences in both formal and informal settings. You will serve as a trusted resource, providing customer support throughout the year by addressing tax account issues and answering technical inquiries. You will work as a team to build the capacity of free tax preparation services across the state with an emphasis on services to Tribal communities.
This role emphasizes relationship-building, as you will act as a key liaison between Tribal communities and our agency, ensuring that individuals and groups have access to essential information, resources, and services.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of Tribal communities while contributing to the overall mission of our division!
This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected.
Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of professional level experience in teaching, training, or community engagement.
Experience interacting and participating in tribal affairs or in a tribal community-based position.
Proficiency in office software, such as Microsoft Office Suites, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated during the interview based on the following:
Communication skills to prepare and present information.
Knowledge of the history, values, customs, and attitudes of the MN Tribal communities to sufficiently design outreach efforts to these communities.
Decision-making, planning, and organization skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of federal and state individual income tax, property tax refund, and withholding tax laws and policies.
Knowledge of individual income tax and property tax refund return preparation.
Experience in:
Leading outreach or education programs.
Conducting training.
Leading projects or teams.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, and laptop computer.
Additional Requirements
Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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.