CanGrow Grants Coordinator, Grants Specialist Intermediate

Working Title: CanGrow/CanRenew Grants Coordinator, Grants Specialist Inter

Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate

Agency: Cannabis Management Office

• Job ID : 90472

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/02/2025

• Closing Date : 12/16/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cannabis Management Office

• Division/Unit : Cannabis Management Office-OCM / Grants Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.35 - $39.93 / hourly; $57,106 - $83,373 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : MAPE

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is currently seeking a CanGrow Grants Coordinator to coordinate the administration of the CanGrow grants.

This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week.

A successful incumbent in this position will be able to:

• Develop and implement strategic policies and procedures for the respective grant program

• Foster community engagement and enhance support for social equity applicants and other targeted groups within the legal cannabis industry

• Manage a grant application process and implement short- and long-term plans for the grant program

• Ensure program transparency and accountability through comprehensive reporting and compliance monitoring

• Monitor and balance a budget of approximately $2 million in state grant funds

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Two (2) years of experience managing grants and using grant management software, analyzing financial reports, reviewing and monitoring budgets and making recommendations on solutions to procedural and operational problems

• Experience managing a procurement process for grants

• Writing skills sufficient to draft policies and procedures for a large grant program and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Budgeting skills sufficient to manage a budget of approximately $2 million

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Experience identifying grant-related issues, evaluating options, and independently recommending or implementing solutions.

• Experience managing or coordinating projects, workflows, or deliverables across internal or external partners.

In addition, applicants must submit a cover letter which demonstrates writing skills to be considered for the position. The cover letter will serve as a scored writing assessment. Applicants must:

• Describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications;

• Provide an example of a time you drafted policies, procedures, guidance, or other technical written materials;

• Demonstrate clear, concise, and organized writing comparable to what is required for drafting grant program policies; and

• Communicate information in a manner appropriate for stakeholders with varying levels of subject-matter knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience managing complex grants in the State of Minnesota.

• Experience using SWIFT

• Experience with inventory management systems

• Knowledge of MN cannabis laws, rules, and regulations

• Experience writing policies and procedures

• Experience working with community partners with a focus on disparate impact, diversity, equity, and/or social justice and fairness

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment reference check

• Conflict of interest review

• Criminal background check

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.