Senior Program Specialist (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: August 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214 to $89,065 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 08/20/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Job Training Center's mission is to contribute to the success of individuals and employers through workforce development services. We are seeking a Senior Program Specialist to lead and manage complex programs. This role involves developing procedures, preparing reports, overseeing grant applications, coordinating volunteer programs, and managing community outreach and partnerships. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills and experience in program management.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in workforce development and experience leading teams to achieve organizational objectives.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of August 25, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $74,214 to $89,065 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Blaine Human Service Center, located at 1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Program Specialist.

• Assist overseeing operations for complex grant programs and special projects as assigned.

• Determine goals and activities for assigned program and project. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.

• Review requests for proposals; Create employment and training projects that meet the demands of the labor market. Prepare and write grants, develop work plans and lead grant/project implementation.

• Research funding opportunities at the local, state, federal and foundation level for programs and services through grants. Provide grant management and oversight: implementation coordination, compliance monitoring, and reporting standards.

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships and convening meetings with local, regional and state stakeholders and the business community when necessary.

• Manage public outreach and community engagement via marketing materials, project orientation/information sessions and community events.

• Coordinate volunteer programs and community groups.

• Participate on planning committees and implement projects initiated by Anoka County.

• Educate employees and residents regarding assigned programs, initiatives, or services.

• Maintain and review project files. Develop reports, analyze data and outcomes and provide program and service recommendations.

• Research strategies for program improvement and identify service gaps. Recommend best practices to be considered by Anoka County.

• May provide intensive career planning and project navigation services.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

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