Workforce Development Coordinator

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 73569 - 119412

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan 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.

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

Human Resourcesworks with all divisions of the Metropolitan Council to provide proactive solutions for the Councils 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:

The Workforce Development Coordinatorprovides 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. Candidates 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 clients 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
Bachelors or higher degree with two or more years of experience

License Requirement: Valid drivers 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!

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 includessome 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 youre 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.

Required Experience:

WHO WE AREWe are the Metropolitan 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.We are co...