Lead Learning Consultant

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays (12/year)

Pension plan

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development seeks a Lead Learning Consultant to plan and implement comprehensive workforce development learning for the Paid Leave Program. The role provides independent consultation to teams and management, advising on complex needs and shaping program-wide learning curriculum.

The position involves designing multi-modal programs, guiding leadership development, and managing daily learning operations with data analytics to improve education

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience designing and delivering learning solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Public or Business Administration, Education, or related field may substitute one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading workforce and leadership development strategies, consulting with leaders on learning needs, managing cross-functional projects to boost team readiness, setting learning rules and procedures, and guiding a team that designs and delivers training programs.
• Designing multi-modal training programs, managing project timelines, and leading leadership development at all levels for the Paid Leave Program.
• Managing daily learning operations, maintaining training content libraries, and using data analytics to promote and improve educational programs.

Skills

Learning design

Learning consultation

Project management

Adult learning theory

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Public or Business Administration / Education

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Paid Leave is a new program that launched January 1, 2026. The program provides partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers that are out of work due to a qualifying condition such as a serious health condition that prevents you from working, or when you need time to care for a family member or a new child.

We have built a program that is easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us: workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers, to learn from them and continue to improve the program around what they need. We are using modern delivery service and product practices to deliver the program.

The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working. Our aim is to deliver a service that delights Minnesotans.

Position Purpose:

The Lead Learning Consultant leads the planning and implementation of comprehensive workforce development learning for the Paid Leave Program. The Lead Learning Consultant provides independent learning consultation and operational support to team members and management, advising on highly complex learning needs and making decisions that shape program wide learning curriculum. The Lead Learning Consultant may be assigned to larger or specialized learning curriculums designed for all employees or specific programs and may facilitate technical, supervisory or management learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning Consultation: Leading workforce and leadership development strategies, consulting with leaders on learning needs, managing cross-functional projects to boost team readiness, setting learning rules and procedures, and guiding a team that designs and delivers training programs.
• Design, Develop, and Deliver Learning Solutions: Designing multi-modal training programs, managing project timelines, and leading leadership development at all levels for the Paid Leave Program.
• Learning Operations: Managing daily learning operations, maintaining training content libraries, and using data analytics to promote and improve educational programs.

This position will be based of of the St. Paul office.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

We are hiring an additional position in the Learning and Development department within Paid Leave. Please check our career page for upcoming postings for the following opportunity:

• Learning and Development Specialist - Job ID 96374

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Three (3) years* of experience designing and delivering learning solutions.

*Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Education, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience applying adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
• Experience consulting with leadership and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and recommend solutions.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering accessible learning solutions using a variety of tools across multiple modalities.
• Experience collecting and analyzing learning data to identify trends and measure performance.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.