Seeds Student Worker Program current openings
To apply, select the position name to go directly to the Seeds Student Worker application on the mn.gov/careers website.
Seeds Student Worker
General application
Location: Various
Major/field of study: Various
Description:
The Seeds Student Worker Program accepts applications year-round for college students interested in working at MnDOT. College students who meet the program’s eligibility requirements may apply at any time. If the Seeds program does not have a current opening in your field of study, your application is kept on file and you will be contacted if a vacancy opens.
Twin Cities metro area opportunitites
ArcGIS Cartographer Seeds Student Worker
Location: Roseville
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Cartography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related fields
Description:
The Office of Transportation System Management's Geographic Information and Mapping Section (GIM) seeks a student worker to assist with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects to support transportation work across the state. In this role, you will help transition maps into ArcGIS software to provide accurate, accessible, and current geographic information.
Primary Tasks:
- Support map production and visualization efforts by creating maps using ArcGIS tools while following the template and branding standards
- Assist with GIS data maintenance and quality control by reviewing data sets for accuracy, performing data edits and spatial analysis, and supporting the maintenance of metadata
- Contribute to GIS communication, documentation, and outreach activities through organizing and updating internal training resources and preparing updates, summaries, and user group materials
- Learn MnDOT GIS standards and practices through hands-on projects and mentorship
eLearning Seeds Student Worker
Location: St. Paul
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Adult Education, Business and Marketing Education, Human Resources, Human Resources Development, Graphic Design, or related fields
Description:
MnDOT's eLearning Services seeks a student worker to create engaging web-based learning content, including eLearning modules, tutorials, step-by-step job aids, graphic design, video, and other electronic media for the eLearning team.
Primary Tasks:
- Work directly with the eLearning team and clients to determine eLearning course objectives, target audience, and scope
- Research and apply instructional design methodologies (ADDIE/SAM) ensuring participant engagement
- Manage eLearning projects from start to finish by developing materials, creating content, and working with clients to review and improve eLearning projects
Sustainability and Public Health Seeds Student Worker
Location: St. Paul
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Public Administration, Business, Analytics, Urban Planning/Community Development, Finance, and Policy, or related fields
Description:
The Office of Sustainability and Public Health (OSPH) seeks a student worker to assist with data management, communications, and project support with a focus on integrating National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant data into a grants management system.
Primary Tasks:
- Reconcile data from multiple sources to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Support mapping displays of information by providing accurate information and verifying map results
- Assist in mapping NEVI grant data fields to existing Salesforce structures
District opportunitites
Land Management Seeds Student Worker
Location: Bemidji (hybrid)
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Business, Finance, or related fields
Description:
MnDOT’s Bemidji district office seeks a student worker to assist with researching tax records and legal documents, database entry, and archiving land records for Land Management. You will perform para-engineering land management activities ensuring operations and program delivery requirements are accomplished.
Primary Tasks:
- Research tax records and landowner contact information
- Research legal documents on real estate acquisition
- Entering real estate information into the state database program
Right of Way Seeds Student Worker
Location: Detroit Lakes (in office)
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related fields
Description:
MnDOT’s Detroit Lakes district office seeks a Right of Way student worker to provide administrative support to the Right of Way and Permit sections. You will create and maintain files and records for right of way acquisitions, help prepare right of way packages, and assist in the district peritting process.
Primary Tasks:
- Produce right of way layouts and plats according to standards and compile supporting documentation for the preparation, compilation, and submittal of right-of-way packages
- Prepare existing right of way files for construction projects
- Assist in conveyances, turnback, leases, limited use permits, access control changes, and exhibit preparation for compliance
Traffic Seeds Student Worker
Location: Bemidji or Crookston (in office)
Number of openings: 1
Major/field of study: Civil Engineering or related fields
Description:
MnDOT’s Bemidji district office seeks a student worker to work in with Bemidji or Crookston to assist the district's Traffic unit and Traffic Engineer. You will gain hands-on experience, understanding, and knowledge theough traffic-related assignments, projects, meetings, and safety reviews..
Primary Tasks:
- Collect traffic-related data using various computer software to obtain crash statistics and review technical reports to help develop activities for projects, respond to public concerns, and the district's traffic safety efforts
- Collect and process field data including traffic counts, speeds, sight distances for traffic studies and the annual traffic count program
- Evaluate work assignments for safety hazards and mitigates any safety risk, notifying supervisor and co-workers of any hazardous conditions
Seeds Student Worker
General application
Location: Various
Major/field of study: Various
Description:
The Seeds Student Worker Program accepts applications year-round for college students interested in working at MnDOT. College students who meet the program’s eligibility requirements may apply at any time. If the Seeds program does not have a current opening in your field of study, your application is kept on file and you will be contacted if a vacancy opens.