The Minnesota State Office for Collaboration and Dispute Resolution is hiring!

 Job Summary

Bureau of Mediation Services seeks a Program Coordinator for its Office for Collaboration and Dispute Resolution. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for execution of the OCDR mission to serve as a state-wide catalyst in advancing sustainable resolution of matters of public interest, broad use of community mediation throughout Minnesota, and effective collaboration and dispute resolution in state and local government. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide collaborative public policy dispute resolution services including intake, assessment, process design, convening, mediation, and facilitation.
• Coordinate the activities of the OCDR to assure compliance with annual objectives of the Office and with agency policies.
• Conduct outreach to educate clients (elected officials, Governor’s office, state agencies, legislature, judicial branch, local units of government, nonprofit organizations and other individuals or entities engaged in public policy disputes) on benefits of collaborative problem solving and availability of OCDR services.
• Administer OCDR community mediation grants.
• Provide leadership in expanding the use and understanding of dispute resolution procedures and services.
• Participate in and support the overall management of the Bureau of Mediation Services.

To apply go to https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ . Click on External Applicants then enter 7286 in the Keywords box.  Click on Search.