Community Relations Project Manager - Human Services Program Representative 2

Community Relations Project Manager

The Community Relations Project Manager will provide project management and coordination of Community Relations programs and initiatives focused on community engagement, education, and outreach efforts at the Department of Human Services. The role will manage complex, cross-functional projects that foster community outreach and engagement, while directly influencing agency policy and strengthening program effectiveness.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Design and manage strategic engagement projects and events that elicit actionable feedback from communities and produce recommendations for DHS policy or operational changes.
• Consolidate and analyze public engagement across DHS, maintain agency engagement data systems, and provide actionable reports to the Governor's Office and DHS senior management.
• Build authentic partnerships with community organizations and internal units.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Three (3) years' experience coordinating and managing projects related to human services.
• Understanding of social and health disparities issues affecting populations of color, American Indians, and other populations.
• Developing and implementing collaborative projects with public or private sector partners to address racial and ethnic disparities that impact social determinants of health.
• Experience in project management, community engagement, and public sector coordination.
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Policy, Public Policy or related degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience OR Master's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Policy, Public Policy, MBA or related degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience developing and implementing collaborative projects with public or private sector partners to address social/health disparities issues in social determinants of health.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage participation from individuals at all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Ability to form and sustain collaborative and effective working relationships with a wide variety of diverse individuals, community groups, and organizations to work towards a common goal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience integrating human services programming with policy development to strengthen community outcomes.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional requirements include reference checks and a criminal background check prior to appointment. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities.