Minnesota / Employ & Economic Development Department / Grants Specialist Coordinator

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Grants Specialist Coordinator

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

21 employees hold this title in Employ & Economic Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $88,009, above the department median of $76,816.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $88,009
Agency median: $76,816
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,914$102,639+

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How total compensation varies among the 21 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Grants Specialist Coordinator is held in 18 Minnesota departments. In Employ & Economic Development Department, the median of $88,009 ranks #10 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agriculture Department

$102,698 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$94,456 · 1

Education Department

$94,452 · 5

Human Services Department

$94,169 · 14

Pollution Control Agency

$94,091 · 2

Health Department

$90,595 · 4

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

$90,304 · 1

Public Safety Department

$88,488 · 6

Labor & Industry Department

$88,287 · 3

Transportation Department

$85,866 · 5

Corrections Department

$85,325 · 3

Natural Resources Department

$85,153 · 13

Median total compensation for the Grants Specialist Coordinator role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Danielle Kressin

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$102,639

Sub-department: BCD Job Skills Partnership
Base pay: $101,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,639
Hire date: 2007-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Danielle Kressin serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Bcd Job Skills Partnership. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vikki Palony

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$102,639

Sub-department: BCD Job Skills Partnership
Base pay: $101,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,639
Hire date: 1999-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Vikki Palony is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Job Skills Partnership. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerald Wenner

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$101,893

Sub-department: BCD Community Finance/Special
Base pay: $100,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,893
Hire date: 1985-08-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gerald Wenner is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Community Finance/Special. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,893. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christian Nordeng

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$99,911

Sub-department: Bcd Cdbg
Base pay: $99,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,911
Hire date: 2013-05-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christian Nordeng holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Cdbg. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,911. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Welle

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$99,486

Sub-department: BCD Brownfield Community Assis
Base pay: $98,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,486
Hire date: 2010-04-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Erin Welle serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Bcd Brownfield Community Assis. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,486. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rodney Robbins

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$95,955

Sub-department: BCD Community Finance/Special
Base pay: $95,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,955
Hire date: 2016-09-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rodney Robbins is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Community Finance/Special. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,955. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Hartert

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$94,456

Sub-department: Bcd Cdbg
Base pay: $94,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,456
Hire date: 2023-06-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christine Hartert is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Cdbg. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,456. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Moudry

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$94,193

Sub-department: B22B Grant for Broadband
Base pay: $94,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,193
Hire date: 2023-07-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Megan Moudry holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within B22B Grant for Broadband. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,193. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Enock Kakuuku

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$88,734

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $88,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,734
Hire date: 2019-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Enock Kakuuku holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karrie Jansen

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$88,465

Sub-department: B22B Grant for Broadband
Base pay: $88,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,465
Hire date: 2022-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karrie Jansen is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within B22B Grant for Broadband. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $88,465. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rita Apaloo

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$88,009

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $88,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,009
Hire date: 2019-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Rita Apaloo serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,009. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brennan Mckeag

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$86,227

Sub-department: BCD Community Finance/Special
Base pay: $86,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,227
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brennan Mckeag is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Community Finance/Special. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,227. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mike Mccrownsey

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$84,805

Sub-department: BCD Energy Transition
Base pay: $84,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,805
Hire date: 2019-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mike Mccrownsey is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Energy Transition. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,805. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Vang

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$83,377

Sub-department: BCD Brownfield Community Assis
Base pay: $83,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,377
Hire date: 2007-01-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Vang is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Brownfield Community Assis. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,377. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Connell

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$81,809

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $81,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,809
Hire date: 2020-12-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, John Connell serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,809. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angela Oldson

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$80,743

Sub-department: BCD Brownfield Community Assis
Base pay: $80,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,743
Hire date: 2022-10-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Angela Oldson serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Bcd Brownfield Community Assis. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,743. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Klehr

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$80,726

Sub-department: Bcd Cdbg
Base pay: $79,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,726
Hire date: 2020-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Zachary Klehr works as a Grants Specialist Coordinator for Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Cdbg. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Zachary earned $80,726 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Wimmer

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$79,977

Sub-department: B22B Grant for Broadband
Base pay: $79,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,977
Hire date: 2023-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Wimmer is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within B22B Grant for Broadband. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,977. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julia Olson

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$76,687

Sub-department: Paid Leave-Grants
Base pay: $76,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,687
Hire date: 2023-04-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julia Olson is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Paid Leave-Grants. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,687. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keshuna Williams

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$69,238

Sub-department: BCD Child Care Community
Base pay: $69,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,238
Hire date: 2024-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Keshuna Williams is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Economic Development Department within Bcd Child Care Community. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,238. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joan Scales

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$3,914

Sub-department: Paid Leave-Grants
Base pay: $3,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,914
Hire date: 2025-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Joan Scales serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Paid Leave-Grants. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,914. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.