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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
Steve Simon

Notice of Vacancies in State Boards, Councils and Committees

June 21, 2024 — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State today released notice of vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees that are accepting applications. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. The newest vacancies are listed below, and the full list of 735 vacancies / 489 positions can be found on our website Open Positions.

Applications may be submitted online. Applicants who submit an application within 21 days of the “Publish Date” listed on our Open Positions page are assured full consideration by the appointing authority. Appointing authorities may choose to review applications received by the Secretary of State after the 21-day application period. You can still apply after the 21-day period, but each appointing agency sets their own internal review dates for applications. If you have questions about specific board timelines, we recommend reaching out to the board's listed contact person, which can be found on our website by searching the board's name.

See our new instructions on HOW TO APPLY at the end of the message.

NEWEST VACANCIES
Below is a list of agencies with vacancies posted in the last week.
Please visit our website for complete descriptions and all other vacancy listings previously posted.
 
Minnesota Organic Advisory Task Force
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Nonprofit Organization Representing Producers
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Organic Certification Agency Representative
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Organic Consumer
Vacancies: 3 Seats -- Organic Farmer
Vacancies: 2 Seats -- Organic Processor
Vacancies: 2 Seats -- Public Member
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Retailer Of Organic Products
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- U Of M Extension Rep
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- United States Dept Of Agriculture
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- University Of Minnesota Faculty Member
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Wholesaler Or Distributor Of Organic Products

HOW TO APPLY

If You Are Applying to a Specific Board If You are Looking For All Open Seats
- Visit the Boards & Commissions page

- Scroll down or use the search fields to look up the specific board you are interested in.

- If you are interested in the seat, you can click the green APPLY button in the "Open Positions" dropdown table near the top of the board page.

- The website will walk you through creating an application profile, if you haven't already. You will need an account. Email [email protected] if you encounter trouble with your profile.

- You can submit additional supporting materials (e.g. cover letter or resume) with your application, and hit "SUBMIT" when you are done. Applications are on file for a year with the board, unless you withdraw your application, later.
- Visit the Open Positions page 

- Scroll down the page to find the boards or seats you might be interested in. You can click hyperlinks to learn more.

- If you are interested in the seat, you can click the green APPLY button on either the main Open Positions table, or from the board-specific page.

- The website will walk you through creating an application profile, if you haven't already. You will need an account. Email [email protected] if you encounter trouble with your profile.

- You can submit additional supporting materials (e.g. cover letter or resume) with your application, and hit "SUBMIT" when you are done. Applications are on file for a year with the board, unless you withdraw your application, later.

Although no additional documentation is required, appointing authorities recommend the submission of cover letters and resumes to better know applicants. The application will now allow you to attach the following documents:
• Cover Letter
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Up to 10 additional documents which might support your application

Applicants are encouraged to use the online application as the Appointing Authority will have access to your information as soon as it is submitted. Under 15.0597, Subdivision 5, applications to a board are valid for one year after submission and can be considered for any board vacancy, prior to its expiration.

Applications submitted via downloadable application may experience some delay in reaching the Appointing Authority.
Paper applications may be submitted by email to: [email protected]

or by mail or in person to:

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
Veterans Service Building, Suite 210
20 W 12th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55155

In accordance with the Minnesota Open Appointments Law, the Secretary of State acts as an administrator in publishing vacancies, receiving applications and recording appointments. Applications will be reviewed and appointments made by the appointing authorities; questions about specific vacancies and appointments should be directed to the appointing authority. Applications are kept on file for a one-year period.


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