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Minnesota Legislative Reference Library & Legislative Coordinating Commission Digital Accessibility Programmer

Internal posting open to current joint legislative staff

Position Description: The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library and the Legislative Coordinating Commission seek applications for the position of Digital Accessibility Programmer. The Digital Accessibility Programmer provides application and web programming support for applying digital accessibility standards to legislative user interfaces, systems, and websites. The objectives of this shared position are accomplished under the direct supervision of the Legislative Reference Library Information Systems Manager in consultation with Legislative Coordinating Commission staff. The Digital Accessibility Programmer also provides programming support for the Legislative Reference Library.

The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library serves the Legislature and the citizens of Minnesota by ensuring access to essential information resources that support the legislative process and promote the understanding of state government. The Library is committed to maintaining a print and electronic collection of current and historical materials to support effective public policy development, and to document the work of the Minnesota Legislature. The Legislative Coordinating Commission is a nonpartisan joint legislative office that provides support and services across the Minnesota Legislature.

Qualifications:

  • Four-year degree; or a two-year degree and an additional two years of relevant experience; or five years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of digital accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, ASP.NET, VB.NET, and SQL.
  • Knowledge of basic web page editing and design.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Evidence of creativity and self-directed initiative, and the ability to establish and maintain rapport and effective working relationships in a collaborative environment.
  • Ability to work in a non-partisan environment.
  • The full job description is available at: https://www.lrl.mn.gov/pdf/programmer_2025.pdf

Desired Qualifications and Attributes:

  • Expertise and experience applying accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
  • Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, ASP.NET, VB.NET, and SQL.
  • Knowledge of existing and emerging information technologies.
  • Knowledge and experience in designing effective user interfaces.
  • Curiosity, flexibility, and persistence in pursuing information.
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, organize efficiently, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Enthusiasm about public policy and the legislative process.
  • Detail-oriented, with attention to accuracy and consistency.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to communicate well with others.

Salary and Benefits: A minimum starting salary of $78,994 per year. (The salary range is $78,994 to $142,336; the hiring range is typically between $78,994 to $94,830.) Excellent State of Minnesota benefits package. For benefit information visit benefits.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at noon.

To Apply: Submit resume and letter as attachments to: jobs@lrl.leg.mn

The Legislative Reference Library and the Legislative Coordinating Commission are Equal Opportunity Employers and participate in the federal E-Verify program.

See Legislative Employment Opportunities for other opportunities.

The Legislative Reference Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, familial status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, status regarding public assistance, protected veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our hiring or employment practices and comply with all applicable state and federal disability laws and regulations issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA and under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), chapter 363A. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Legislative Reference Library at jobs@lrl.mn.gov or 651-296-8338.

This Organization participates in E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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