Program Specialist

Join North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education in their mission to provide all North Dakota citizens with the technical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for successful performance in globally competitive workplaces.

As a Program Specialist, you will provide organizational support and event planning for our agency and program areas along with North Dakota Student Organizations DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, SkillsUSA and TSA.

This position is based on-site in our Bismarck office and does required occasional travel, along with working some evenings and weekends depending on business needs.

Summary of Work


We are seeking a highly motivated individual with great communication and customer service skills to join our team! In this position you will:

* Assist in planning and preparation for various conferences, organizational events and workshops
* Proofread and edit documents
* Aid with maintaining websites and communication
* Prepare training and meeting materials
* Assist with mail duties and answering calls and emails
* Aid with greeting visitors and maintaining workplace coverage

Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to learn new software programs. Preference will be given to applicants with design tool experience such as Canva and Adobe.

Applicants must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team environment. To thrive in this position, you must have strong communication skills, the ability to multitask and be organized, reliable and professional in a changing work environment.

Minimum Qualifications


To be considered for this position, you are required to have a High School Diploma/GED and three years of work experience performing a variety of complex office support or Associate Degree in a business-related field and two years work experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Career and Technical Education does not provide sponsorships. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel within the state of North Dakota. Applicant must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted.

About Team ND


"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt


More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures


All applications for positions must be made via the Careers site: . Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the posted closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents in a .pdf, .doc or .docx format.

* Resume
* Cover letter that includes a brief description of the applicant's background/qualifications
* Three work-related references

Due to access to restricted information, the candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

For more information or if you need accommodation, please contact Lorie Ruff at View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.