Workforce Development Coordinator

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Workforce Development Coordinator

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Workforce Development Coordinator



Salary


$73,569.60 - $119,412.80 Annually



Location


Minneapolis, MN




Job Type


Full-Time



Job Number


2025-00203




Division


Regional Administration



Department


HR_Workforce Development




Opening Date


10/20/2025



Closing Date


11/3/2025 11:59 PM Central





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WHO WE ARE

We are theMetropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.

We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.More information about us on our website.

(https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.



Human Resources works with all divisions of the Metropolitan Council to provide proactive solutions for the Council’s workforce needs in the areas of recruitment, labor relations, benefits, training, organizational development, occupational health, and wellness.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

TheWorkforce Development Coordinator provides administrative and programmatic support of multiple workforce development programs, including but not limited to planning, outreach and recruitment, data collection, program execution, and reporting.



This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement.

Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

All Workforce Development team staff are required to work approximately 50 weekday nights per year both in person and virtually.

What you would do in this job


+ Ensure the project timeline and milestones are being met and/or adjusted, as necessary, in order to deliver program outcomes as identified.

+ Propose training schedules, assist in developing program curriculum, and identify needed resources so program can reach intended outcomes.

+ Develop and implement evaluation, data collection, and performance measurement tools to communicate efficacy and meet contractual requirements.

+ Work with a variety of Council-owned personnel systems and follow applicable established Human Resources procedures.

+ Perform ongoing outreach to targeted internal and external communities to ensure that Council/Transit workforce reflects the communities we serve.

+ Seek to fully understand client's workforce needs, critiquing and evaluating existing strengths and deficits to develop programming that addresses needs and can be implemented if proven successful.

+ Assist in developing potential solutions and approaches to fully understand the long-term goals and objectives of program.

+ Ensure external and internal program partners are fully engaged and fulfilling obligations, including scheduled production of deliverables to ensure program success.

+ Serve as a primary point of contact for external program partners.

+ Receive program improvement suggestions from program partners and stakeholders in a professional manner so critical partnerships are maintained while adjustments are considered.


What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of completed education (in human services, communication, training, education, or related field) and experience (performing outreach to targeted communities and developing and implementing evaluation, data collection, and performance measurement tools in a workforce development organization):

+ High school diploma/GED with six or more years of experience

+ Associate degree with four or more years of experience

+ Bachelor's or higher degree with two or more years of experience

License Requirement:Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ Experience working with Twin Cities area workforce development organizations

+ Experience working with multiple transit-related professions, including bus/train operators or mechanics

+ Professional work experience at the Metropolitan Council and understanding of its operating divisions

+ Experience managing recruitments in the NeoGov applicant tracking system

+ Experience using PeopleSoft to enter or review employee information

+ Experience promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Knowledge of job or career requirement standards and progression.

+ Knowledge of external workforce development trends, practices, and approaches.

+ Knowledge of public transportation/transit industry.

+ Skilled in Microsoft Office suite.

+ Skilled in developing and working with data tracking and reports.

+ Ability to communicate ideas, concepts, action steps, and objectives.

+ Ability to understand and utilize multiple career/industry terms, vernacular, and mindset.

+ Ability to adapt a client-based approach to all programming and consultation.

+ Ability to quickly adjust and respond to program changes.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.



+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.



+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union/Grade: AFSCME/Grade F
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

Work Environment:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting.

Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites and includes some non-traditional work hours.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

+ We review your minimum qualifications.



+ We rate your education and experience.

+ We conduct a structured panel interview.

+ We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history.

A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job.

If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail.

The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer.

The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.



If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.





We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels.

Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:


+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council.

You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic
+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
+ parking at many job locations
+ fitness centers at many job locations
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources






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Applicant Instructions: It is important that your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess.

Resumes and cover letters will NOT be accepted for this recruitment.

The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and determine your eligibility for this position.

Answer each question completely.

The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.



+ Yes

+ No



02

How did youfirsthear about this job opening?



+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other



03

If you selected other, please describe where you first heard about this job.

If you selected employee referral, please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title.





04

Please select the option below that reflects your education and experience level.



+ High school diploma/GED AND six or more years of experience performing outreach to targeted communities and developing and implementing evaluation, data collection, and performance measurement tools in a workforce development organization

+ Associate degree in human services, communication, training, education, or related field AND four or more years of experience performing outreach to targeted communities and developing and implementing evaluation, data collection, and performance measurement tools in a workforce development organization

+ Bachelor's or higher degree in human services, communication, training, education, or related field AND two or more years of experience performing outreach to targeted communities and developing and implementing evaluation, data collection, and performance measurement tools in a workforce development organization

+ Some education in human services, communication, training, education, or related field AND/OR some experience performing outreach to targeted communities and developing and implementing evaluation, data collection, and performance measurement tools in a workforce development organization, but less than the education/experience combinations above

+ None of the above



05

If you responded in question #4 that you have experience performing outreach to targeted communities and developing and implementing evaluation, data collection, and performance measurement tools in a workforce development organization, please describe that experience including duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration.

If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.





06

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?



+ Yes

+ No



07

Please select the areas below with which you have work experience (select all that apply).



+ Experience working with Twin Cities area workforce development organizations

+ Experience working with multiple transit-related professions, including bus/train operators or mechanics

+ Professional work experience at the Metropolitan Council and understanding of its operating divisions

+ Experience managing recruitments in the NeoGov applicant tracking system

+ Experience using PeopleSoft to enter or review employee information



08

If you responded in question #7 that you have experience working with Twin Cities area workforce development organizations, please describe that experience including duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration.

If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.





09

If you responded in question #7 that you have experience working with multiple transit-related professions, including bus/train operators or mechanics, please describe that experience including duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration.

If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.





10

If you responded in question #7 that you have experience managing recruitments in the NeoGov applicant tracking system, please describe that experience including duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration.

If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.





11

If you responded in question #7 that you have experience using PeopleSoft to enter or review employee information, please describe that experience including duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration.

If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.





12

Describe your experience, or efforts made, to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion competency and understanding.

If this doesn't apply, please type N/A.





13

Are you willing and able to work approximately 50 weekday nights per year both in person and virtually?



+ Yes

+ No


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Metropolitan Council



Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101



Website

https://metrocouncil.org



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