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Seeds Student Worker Program current openings

To apply, select the position name to go directly to the Seeds Student Worker application on the mn.gov/careers website.

Construction and Innovation Contract Seeds Student Worker

Location: St. Paul
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Business Administration, Business law, or a related field of study

Description:
Ensure all laws, rules, and policies for trunk highway system contracts, bonding, and bid confidentiality are followed according to state and federal rules and regulations.

Primary Tasks:

  • Handle the bidding process and review the bids to make sure they follow state and federal rules.
  • Manage supplemental contract documents and data
  • Validate and enter new contractor profile data into project management software, AASHTOWare

Human Resources Seeds Student Worker

Location: St. Paul 
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field of study

Description:
Work closely with MnDOT recruiters to help build our workforce. Assist and support agency recruiters in creating and maintaining a qualified, diverse workforce, providing employment information to the public, and administering the employee referral program.

Primary Tasks:

  • Support recruitment activities by creating and posting job ads on internal and external employment platforms and designing promotional materials
  • Network and research new opportunities for partnerships and recruitment events
  • Coordinate and attend recruitment events to connect job seekers with MnDOT employment opportunities
  • Maintain and analyze data to identify trends, effectiveness of events, and return on investment for HR leadership
  • Assist in administering the Employee Referral Program by maintaining tracking spreadsheets, implementing and marketing the program, and responding to inquiries about the program

Metro Engineering Seeds Student Worker

Location: Roseville
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Office Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study

Description:
The Metro South Area seeks a Seeds student worker to assist help with administrative tasks including community engagement and meeting scheduling with local partners in the metro area.

Primary Tasks:

  • Assist the metro area engineer with coordination and communication tasks including scheduling and attending meetings
  • Respond to public comments regarding ongoing studies, construction projects, maintenance activities, and more
  • Coordinate internal and external project delivery with the metro area engineer regarding construction activities, deliverables, layout reviews, data recording, and reporting.   

Metro Right of Way Seeds Student Worker

Location: Roseville
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field of study

Description:
The Metro Right of Way Office seeks a Seeds student worker to help capture property management documents in a spatial environment. Create spatial data to enhance coordination within and across offices, preserve institutional knowledge, and streamline the decision-making process for planning, program delivery, and operations.

Primary Tasks:

  • Create, update, and maintain existing GIS data using ArcGIS, ArcPro, ArcGIS online, and Survey123
  • Research MnDOT historic documents, agreements, and permits to be used for GIS locating
  • Research, assist, and support conversations and development of GIS applications, datasets, and tools used by Metro Right of Way staff

Seeds Student Worker - general application

Location: Various
Major/field of study: Various

Description: 
The Seeds Student Worker Program accepts applications year-round for college students interested in working at MnDOT. College students who meet the program’s eligibility requirements may apply at any time. If the Seeds program does not have a current opening in your field of study, your application is kept on file and you will be contacted if a vacancy opens.