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The State of Minnesota compensation package is more than a salary!

Your benefits may include:

  • Paid vacation time that carries over and the potential to earn higher accruals for past work experience.
  • Sick leave that carries over
  • 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
    • New Employee Orientation
    • LinkedIn Learning
    • Mentorship Program
    • Committee Engagement Opportunities
    • Individual Development & Training Plan (IDP)
    • MNIT Week
    • Monthly Lunch & Learns
    • Career Development Series – how to navigate the State of MN
    • Azure Microsoft trainings
    • StrengthsFinder self-assessment and debrief with Learning & Development Director
    • Communities of Practice
    • Product & Agile Coaches and Training, Resources
    • Leadership Trainings:
      • Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI)
      • Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
      • Strategic Effectiveness for Aspiring Leaders (SEAL)
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):
    • Black, Indigenous, Women of Color
    • Equity & Justice Black Caucus
    • Employees of Asian Decent
    • Employees with Disabilities
    • Jewish Culture and Heritage
    • Next Generation (NextGen)
    • MNclusive
    • Women ChangeMakers
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 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 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.

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance Resources

Retirement Resources – Minnesota State Retirement Systems (MSRS)

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