**Working Title: Metro Industry Relations Representative** **Job Class: Tourism Regional Coordinator** **Agency: Explore Minnesota** + **Job ID** : 86855 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month. + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 06/17/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/01/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Explore Minnesota / Explore MN Tourism - MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Explore Minnesota Tourism / Tourism-Metro Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, approximately 20% + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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. This position provides regional tourism industry outreach for the service area defined as the Metro Region by Explore Minnesota. Specifically, this position conducts a broad array of duties in support of agency-specific programs which include conducting a proactive schedule of outreach to the industry through meetings and contacts with tourism-focused communities and travel-related businesses, providing oversight of grant programs, and assisting in the coordination of agency projects, special events, task forces, marketing programs, presentations, and general representation of Explore Minnesota in public and industry-facing settings. This position will assist in the day-to-day management of projects with integration/collaboration between internal teams and divisions. The position will work with agency staff, including the Industry Relations team, Deputy Directors and Executive Director, to implement programs statewide, regionally, nationally, and beyond to inspire consumers to travel or relocate to Minnesota. **Job duties include, but are not limited to:** + The primary contact for community and tourism organizations and businesses within the designated region and other sectors as assigned. + Represent Explore Minnesota, its programs and opportunities externally, and be a conduit for information between assigned stakeholders and internal agency departments. + Perform work on various programs, team and agency initiatives as directed by the Industry Relations Manager, Deputy Director of Destination Development and/or leadership team. + Development and administration of grants and other industry programs utilizing established processes and best practices. + Perform other duties as assigned to support the Explore Minnesota office. **Minimum Qualifications** **To be qualified and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the dates that include the month, day and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resume/application that clearly demonstrate the fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.** Three (3) years' experience* in tourism and/or hospitality marketing, destination or travel product sales, marketing or communications. *A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, tourism or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience. Applicants that meet the above minimum qualifications will be further evaluated on the following: + Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues and customers from different backgrounds + Professional experience with writing and managing contracts, grants, agreements, reports and creating presentations. + Experience with Asana project management software (or similar) and use of communication and reporting tools is preferred. Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. + Experience in contracting and managing vendors for the procurement of goods and services and managing project budgets + Ability to work independently, organize and conduct in-person and virtual meetings and presentations + Knowledge of marketing principles, including social media marketing tools. + Incumbent must maintain a valid driver's license and insurance, OR have other reliable transportation **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of the Minnesota travel product is preferred. + Demonstrates an understanding of the occupational principles of marketing, program administration, internal programs, and processes. + Experience working as a part of a cross-functional team. + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures **Physical Requirements** + Ability to travel in-state and out of state as needed (approximately 20% of time). **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: + Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers. + A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment. + When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted. + Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). 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.