Current Opening(s)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)
The Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging (AAAA), a division of Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC), is seeking a temporary, part-time, (16 hrs/wk), Community Engagement Assistant. This temporary position offers meaningful, project-based experience at the intersection of public health workforce development, community engagement, and aging services with real community impact. Primary duties and responsibilities will include supporting Launch North healthcare career exploration events, including participant recruitment and outreach, day-of coordination, post-event survey administration and career pathway outcome tracking across target populations including disconnected youth, dislocated workers, and career changers; supporting the Age-Friendly Minnesota initiative through assisting with event planning and coordinating including setup, registration, participant engagement and logistics; assisting with the Minnesota Story Collective by conducting individual interviews and supporting group story collection activities such as focus groups and community listening sessions; organizing and documenting gathered narratives following established consent and data privacy protocols. This position will also contribute to the development of outreach materials, social media content, newsletters, and other communications; maintain project records, contact lists, and event documentation; participate in team meetings and provide administrative support as needed; and complete other duties as assigned.
Required education, experience and *skills:
- A minimum of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalency
- 1 year of customer service, data entry or clerical experience.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
- This position is contingent upon a successful background check.
Salary: $19.00-$21.00/hour (based on experience)
ARDC offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (including family), dental, and life insurance, paid time off, MN PMFLA, holidays and more.
Hours: 16 hours/week, M-F, day position. Moderate regional travel and occasional evenings/weekend events attendance required.
Duration: September 2026 – June 2027
Location: Employees could be located in any of the seven NE MN Counties (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis) or WI (Douglas County). There are three work options: work in the Duluth office, a hybrid model (partial work in the Duluth office and partial work from home), or fully remote. When working offsite, employees must meet specific internet criteria including demonstrated high speed connect ability and the ability to meet privacy and security standards with secure (password protected) internet and demonstrate successful performance.
For a complete job description, including *additional knowledge and skills required, click here: Community Engagement Asst. Candidates must follow the “Application Instructions” listed below to be considered.
Deadline to apply: July 23, 2026
Internship
2027 Transportation Planning Intern | Spring Internship
Semester Opportunity: Apply by: Approximate Start Date:
Spring 2027 November 15, 2026 January 4, 2027
Hours: 10-16 hours per week, Monday – Friday (flexible based on availability and business needs)
Wages: $12.00/hour (undergrad); $15.00/hour (grad student);
Benefits: ARDC offers Earned Sick and Safe Time and MN Paid Family & Medical Leave for interns
Location: Duluth, MN (May allow occasional remote/hybrid work.)
What would I do?
Interns will assist the MIC’s planning and communications staff with a variety of transportation planning work. For a copy of the job description, click here.
To learn more about the MIC, visit: https://dsmic.org/about/
Qualified internship candidates must:
- Be enrolled at a college or university registered for intern credits–preferably in a Planning, Geography, or related program (Note: If a specific registration period is closed or not yet open, candidates must sign a letter of intent to register for internship credits at the next available registration period.)
- Be able to conduct field work outdoors, sometimes in less-than-ideal weather and outside regular office hours.
- Be able to work in person at the ARDC Duluth office (majority of the time).
- Be able to work remotely via internet connection and Microsoft Teams (at times).
- Be competent with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Teams).
- Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record (to drive agency vehicle to events and field work locations).
- Be able to lift up-to 30 pounds.
To be considered, intern applicants must follow the ARDC Application Instructions listed below.
Applicants must follow the “Application Instructions” listed below to be considered.
ARDC Application Instructions
To be considered for a position, interested candidates must submit a resume AND download and complete the following forms by clicking on the “LINK” next to each document below:
- Application for Employment (LINK)
- Certification and Authorization Statement (LINK)
- Data Practices Advisory (LINK)
- Applicant Data Record (voluntary) (LINK)
Completed application materials may be submitted:
- By email to kmattila@ardc.org
- By mail to ARDC, Human Resource Manager, 221 W. First Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Applications must be received by the position closing date. If selected for an interview, we will contact you. Applicants should update the ARDC with any changes to their contact information. Any questions may be directed to Krista Mattila at 218-529-7543 or kmattila@ardc.org.
Reception of Applications: ARDC only accepts applications in response to a job posting. A completed application packet with original signatures is required when applying with ARDC, and resumes in lieu of the completed application packet are not accepted. All sections of the application must be completed for consideration. Resumes may be attached to the completed application. Applications will remain on file for one year.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, familial status, place of residence, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, Veterans, and any other protected category as defined by statute. Read ARDC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: ARDC is committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees and of the communities we serve.
