The City of Minneapolis Health Department is seeking a person to develop and implement innovative career and capacity building programs. Ideal candidate has experience in project management, as well as relationship building and collaboration.
The Career Pathways and PHCI Coordinator will work within the Health Department to assist in the development and management of the new Public Health Career Pathways and Public Health Community Institute programs. They will network and build relationships with community programs and members, universities, and schools to promote the programs, recruit participants and collaborate with department staff to develop opportunities and partnerships.
This person will provide policy development and implementation, planning, project management and evaluation for major health initiatives; secure grants and other funding, and manage contracts and budgets to ensure that identified health issues are addressed.
This position is grant funded till the end of 2027.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Social and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, Health Public Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Health Equity, Health Sciences, Social Work or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
Three years of relevant experience, which includes organizational, management and strategic planning.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Licenses/Certificates:
Valid Driver's License.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check:
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Drug and Alcohol Testing:
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employee Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: .
Eligible List Statement:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.
Interview Selection:
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.