Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 1 day ago
Economic Development Finance Program Coordinator
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $116K/yr
4+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is seeking an Economic Development Finance Program Coordinator. This role involves providing leadership in administering economic development financing programs and coordinating statewide activities, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and sound financial practices.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides advanced professional leadership in the administration of major economic development financing programs
Serves as the agency’s primary coordinator for the statewide activities of the Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board (MAEDB)
Manages structurally complex, politically sensitive, and high-value business subsidy programs—including the Minnesota Forward Fund and 21st Century Fund
Ensures these programs operate in alignment with statutory requirements, agency priorities, and sound financial practices
Evaluates project proposals, structures multi-layered financing packages, negotiates directly with businesses, and advises senior leadership on strategies that balance economic impact with financial and legal risk
Prepares and ensures the accuracy of public documents such as program guidelines, annual reports, legislative materials, fiscal notes, budget requests, and financing agreements
Provides technical assistance to communities and businesses, monitors compliance with state and federal requirements, and implements corrective actions when necessary
Provides specialized compliance expertise to the Office of Business Finance, advising managers and program staff on statutory interpretation, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation
Communicates complex financial, statutory, and programmatic concepts to diverse audiences
Operates with significant independence and is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and legal sufficiency of all program and Board-related documents
Requires occasional travel for client and project monitoring throughout the state a few times a month
Qualification
Required
Four (4) years of professional experience in economic development, public finance, commercial lending, government program administration, or a related field as determined by the agency
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience
Experience interpreting and applying state or federal statutes, rules, regulations, or program requirements
Experience coordinating economic development projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, agencies, or partners
Experience supporting or staffing boards, commissions, or high-level decision-making bodies, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, and public documents
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abdullahi Mohamed
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Frosch
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer
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