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State of Minnesota Executive Pathways HR Systems & Project Management Intern - Management Analyst 1 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Executive Pathways HR Systems & Project Management Intern
Job Class: Management Analyst 1
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 92492
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/28/2026
Closing Date : 03/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Cent Office IWT
Division/Unit : DHS-Payroll / Human Res HRIS
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
End Date : 08/19/2026
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with many partners, helps Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents meet their basic needs so they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential.
The Executive Pathways Program is a paid summer internship (June – August) for college students to explore a rewarding career in public service.
What you can expect during your internship:
Hands-on experience impacting individuals and processes within a large human service agency
Opportunity to meet (virtually and in-person) to network with other state employees
Attend virtual workshops focused on your Professional development
Give back to the communities DHS serves through volunteerism
This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
The HR Systems & Project Management Intern will support HRIS and HR Project Management by contributing to two key projects. The first project focuses on improving how HR tracks and responds to incoming requests. Currently, HR does not have a centralized system to log requests, track response times, or identify who completed each request. The intern will help support the development of an online digital ticketing system in partnership with the HRIS team to improve organization, accountability, and efficiency. The second project supports HR’s project prioritization efforts. HR manages a high volume of projects and has created a rubric to score projects based on alignment with DHS and HR North Stars; however, this process is currently manual. The HR Systems & Project Management Intern will assist in creating a digital project scoring calculator with heat map functionality to streamline the process, reduce manual effort, and support data-informed decision-making in partnership with HR Project Management.
Some responsibilities include but not limited to:
Support HRIS and HR Project Management on key projects
Assist with building a digital ticketing system to track HR requests
Help document and improve HR request tracking and response processes
Support development of a digital project scoring and prioritization tool
Assist with testing, data entry, and process improvements
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:
You must be a student at an accredited educational institution; or recently graduated December 2025 or May 2026
AND
Excellent human relation and communication skills sufficient to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred majors include: Business Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, Communication, or similar degrees
Experience with applications such as SharePoint, Excel, or Smartsheet.
The ability to organize information and identify gaps.
Facilitate testing.
Strong communication (written & verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to learn technical skills related to project systems.
Additional Requirements
Must be in academic years of sophomore, junior, or senior (Graduate students allowed)
Must provide unofficial transcript to show proof of school enrollment
Must be willing to reside in Minnesota for the duration of internship
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
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.