Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota's Department of Corrections, Legislative Affairs division, seeks a Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior in St. Paul for the legislative session.

This part-time role provides admin, research, and logistical support, tracking bills, preparing materials, and coordinating with DOC staff and legislators. Qualified applicants are enrolled in post-secondary or graduate programs, with a minimum two years of education, strong written communication, and proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Ability to research and summarize complex legislative language clearly.
• Written communication skills to prepare bill summaries, briefing documents, and meeting notes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track legislation and prepare materials for the DOC Legislative Director.
• Support legislative meetings and hearings and coordinate communication with stakeholders.
• Summarize complex language in clear, concise briefs and notes.
• Assist in preparing meeting materials and coordinating schedules during the session.

Skills

Research ability

Written communication

Time management

Education

Two years post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Class: Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 97937
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Limited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/23/2026
• Closing Date : 11/05/2026
• Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit : Legislative Affairs
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $20.20 - $24.02 / hourly
• Classified Status : Unclassified
• 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.

This position provides part-time (up to 20 hours per week) administrative, research, and logistical support to the Department of Corrections (DOC) Legislative Director during the Minnesota legislative session. This position assists in tracking legislation, preparing materials, supporting legislative meetings and hearings, and coordinating communication between the DOC and legislative stakeholders.

To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior, you must be enrolled in a post‑secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit‑granting institution, you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non‑credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Completion of two (2) years of post‑secondary education in Public Policy, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Law, Public Administration, Communications, or closely related field.

Applicants that meet the education requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:

• Ability to research and summarize complex legislative language in a clear and concise manner.
• Written communication skills sufficient to prepare bill summaries, briefing documents, and meeting notes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Knowledge of Minnesota government and the legislative process.
• One (1) or more years of administrative support experience.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( [e-mail] ).

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.