Association of Minnesota Counties

AMC is seeking and Energy and Environment Grant Coordinator to join our team! This role is pivotal in connecting county leaders with grant-making organizations, supporting the preparation of grant application materials, and building strong relationships with grant technical assistance programs statewide. The position will focus on grant opportunities related to the goals and strategies of the McKnight Foundation’s Midwest Climate & Energy program. The Grant Coordinator will be responsible for presenting and writing communications on grant opportunities and coordinating statewide grant education initiatives. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but the first screening of applications will occur on September 3, 2024. Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gfWQ7x2H

The Association of Minnesota Counties and Minnesota Association of County Administrators are seeking a graduate student to participate in a fall semester internship program. The intern will collaborate on projects with county CEOs from across the state of Minnesota including a semester-long research project on an emerging local government issue that will have practical application for county leaders. Past projects have been used by county boards to adopt and implement operating procedures, update county policies, and inform AMC’s lobbying team on legislative issues important to county leaders. If you or someone you know may be a good fit, click the link to learn more and apply by August 11! https://lnkd.in/gMdWtnX7

Join us for a webinar on June 6 at 2pm ET to master Robert's Rules of Order. Part of the County Leadership Curriculum, this session covers motion handling, voting and meeting etiquette. Register now to enhance your meeting skills and efficiency:

Minnesota county officials - this training is getting rave reviews from your colleagues! You can still sign up for the next session on May 23 in Staples. https://lnkd.in/gVXvJfA6

Come work with me! The Minnesota Department of Health has 5 open positions in the Office of American Indian Health. It’s an exciting time as we build the capacity of this new office to meet Tribal and urban public health priorities and needs! All positions are remote from MN and neighboring states. American Indian Program Supervisor (75132), Communications (73384), American Indian Program Specialist (75436), Financial Analyst (75447) and Office and Administrative Specialist (75443). https://lnkd.in/gR4XHwWe

New HR career opportunities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Thanks for sharing with your networks. https://lnkd.in/gwWN4TvJ

The 2024 elections will be here before we know it, and Braver Angels and the Big 4 want to help you limit political polarization in your #MnCities. Attend Managing Difficult Conversations with Constituents to learn how to soften critics, find common ground, and reduce the rancor in divisive environments. Learn more: https://ow.ly/cl8C50RcazK

Rural Leaders for Economic Mobility (RLEM) is a new peer-learning opportunity for rural local government leaders to advance upward economic mobility to help individuals and families move out of poverty. Applications are due Monday, April 22 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Apply today!

AMC is now accepting applications for a Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards Executive Director/Economic Development, Workforce & Housing Policy Analyst Are you passionate about workforce development? Are you interested in public service and making a difference in communities across the state of Minnesota? Does the idea of supporting cities, counties, and non-profit organizations appeal to you? Do you value advocacy work, partnership and collaboration, digging into nuanced public policy issues, and being responsible for forwarding legislative and program solutions to better outcomes for all Minnesotans?  Then join our team at the Association of Minnesota Counties! See the full job description here and apply before March 18! https://lnkd.in/gHuu_s2T

Now Seeking Summer Human Services Intern! The Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA), an affiliate of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), is seeking a current or prospective graduate level intern to support MACSSA during the summer of 2024. The intern will work on a project on an emerging human services issue as well as support MACCSA’s ongoing work with members across the state. MACSSA will work with the intern to identify a main project and agree upon learning goals and opportunities. Interns will be located at the AMC building in St. Paul, with a hybrid work option available. Read more and apply by April 12! https://lnkd.in/g8jG34Gm