EDUCATION MINNESOTA
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Education Issues Specialist
JOB POSTING: 2025-06
DEPARTMENT: Policy and Programs
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Policy and Programs
LOCATION: St. Paul, MN
HOURS/STATUS: Full-Time, Temporary (up to 10 months)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYEE GROUP: The Education MN Professional Organization (TEMPO)
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) year
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Policy and Programs Director, the Education Issues Specialist provides expertise, guidance, and support in the development and coordination of member-led professional development programs for educators. This includes designing, implementing, and managing both in-person and online training opportunities that reflect best practices in adult learning.
Education Minnesota is a member-led labor union that has identified racial equity and social justice as primary organizational goals. All staff are expected to participate, individually and collectively, in ongoing training, discussions, and activities to advance these goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experience or in-depth study of best practices in adult learning Working knowledge of online learning management systems (LMS), Microsoft and Google Suite and other online learning tools Strong background knowledge in the importance of labor unions in improving public education Strong presentation and communication skills Ability to work independently, plan, and meet deadlines Knowledge of and background in anti-racist or cultural competence curricula or tools such as Beyond Diversity, Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching, Intercultural Development Index, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a general office environment. This position will interact with employees, vendors, members, and the general public on a somewhat regular basis. These interactions require judgment and discretion that can involve confidential information, private information and some disagreeable human interactions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Employee is required to: CONTINUOUSLY sit, talk, and hear; FREQUENTLY stand, walk, and repetitively use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel), reach with hands and arms, bend and physically lift and carry up to 10 pounds; OCCASIONALLY lift up to 50 pounds and infrequently travel by various conveyances (e.g., air, rail, auto).
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
Maintain confidential information related to the organization, members and potential members, and staff.
STARTING SALARY RANGE:
First four steps of the salary schedule, in accordance with the current staff collective bargaining agreement: $101,055-$113,903 annual; placement depends on qualifications and previous experience.
BENEFITS:
Education Minnesota offers a competitive benefits package including:
EDUCATION MINNESOTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Education Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect where diversity is valued, supported, and celebrated to benefit applicants, employees, members, and students. Discrimination of any kind is prohibited. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, job requirements and business needs. Education Minnesota strongly encourages women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, immigrants, and veterans to apply.
POSTING DEADLINE : For consideration, apply online and include a resume using the link below. The posting will remain open until 11:59pm, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
APPLY USING THIS LINK:
EDUCATION MINNESOTA
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Education Issues Specialist
JOB POSTING: 2025-06
DEPARTMENT: Policy and Programs
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Policy and Programs
LOCATION: St. Paul, MN
HOURS/STATUS: Full-Time, Temporary (up to 10 months)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYEE GROUP: The Education MN Professional Organization (TEMPO)
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) year
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Policy and Programs Director, the Education Issues Specialist provides expertise, guidance, and support in the development and coordination of member-led professional development programs for educators. This includes designing, implementing, and managing both in-person and online training opportunities that reflect best practices in adult learning.
Education Minnesota is a member-led labor union that has identified racial equity and social justice as primary organizational goals. All staff are expected to participate, individually and collectively, in ongoing training, discussions, and activities to advance these goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experience or in-depth study of best practices in adult learning Working knowledge of online learning management systems (LMS), Microsoft and Google Suite and other online learning tools Strong background knowledge in the importance of labor unions in improving public education Strong presentation and communication skills Ability to work independently, plan, and meet deadlines Knowledge of and background in anti-racist or cultural competence curricula or tools such as Beyond Diversity, Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching, Intercultural Development Index, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a general office environment. This position will interact with employees, vendors, members, and the general public on a somewhat regular basis. These interactions require judgment and discretion that can involve confidential information, private information and some disagreeable human interactions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Employee is required to: CONTINUOUSLY sit, talk, and hear; FREQUENTLY stand, walk, and repetitively use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel), reach with hands and arms, bend and physically lift and carry up to 10 pounds; OCCASIONALLY lift up to 50 pounds and infrequently travel by various conveyances (e.g., air, rail, auto).
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
Maintain confidential information related to the organization, members and potential members, and staff.
STARTING SALARY RANGE:
First four steps of the salary schedule, in accordance with the current staff collective bargaining agreement: $101,055-$113,903 annual; placement depends on qualifications and previous experience.
BENEFITS:
Education Minnesota offers a competitive benefits package including:
EDUCATION MINNESOTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Education Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect where diversity is valued, supported, and celebrated to benefit applicants, employees, members, and students. Discrimination of any kind is prohibited. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, job requirements and business needs. Education Minnesota strongly encourages women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, immigrants, and veterans to apply.
POSTING DEADLINE : For consideration, apply online and include a resume using the link below. The posting will remain open until 11:59pm, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
APPLY USING THIS LINK:
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