Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT)

Job Details

Full time, exempt

Location: St. Paul, Minn., office with the potential for hybrid work

Routine travel throughout Minnesota

Benefits

MCIT offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension and optional Section 457(b) deferred compensation program
• Group health and dental insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility: MCIT employees may qualify for this federal program to forgive student loan debt
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional employee-paid life and vision insurance
• Free off-street parking provided

Job Description

The risk management consultant is key to helping MCIT carry out its mission of providing cost-effective coverage with comprehensive and quality risk management services to its members through working directly with members to manage their specific risks.

MCIT is a joint powers government entity made up of Minnesota counties and associated public entities that pool resources to provide property, liability, auto, cyber and workers’ compensation coverage to members. MCIT offers a collaborative work environment and excellent benefits, including a pension plan.

Core Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the director of field services, the risk management consultant:

• Provides risk management advice and coverage guidance
• Develops resources
• Coordinates and communicates information to members related to MCIT’s risk management and information/education programs

Typical Duties

The following are common duties of the risk management consultant:

• Respond to member inquiries or coordinate responses with appropriate individuals regarding coverage, liability issues, service needs and claims submissions
• Identify member program service and coverage needs and follow up with risk management advice
• Conduct basic research regarding risk management issues and prepare written summaries as needed
• Review and provide risk analysis on contracts, leases and joint powers agreements
• Develop written materials on risk management issues and coverage topics for MCIT publications
• Develop and present risk management and coverage-related materials to member employees and elected officials
• Facilitate new member application process

Required Qualifications

• A property/casualty insurance agent license or the associate in risk management (ARM) designation from the Insurance Institute of America or a certified insurance counselor (CIC) or certified risk manager (CRM) designation from the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
• At least three years of experience in an insurance or risk management-related position
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license

Or

• 10 years of direct experience in the areas of risk management, loss control, underwriting, claims or as a broker
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with local government, service organizations or associations
• Training or teaching experience

Download the Risk Management Consultant Position Description for a full list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Apply Now

• Applicants must apply through the MCIT website at MCIT.org/about/employment-opportunities/.
• All applicants must:
  • Complete and submit the online MCIT employment application
  • Provide a cover letter and résumé. The cover letter must identify how the applicant’s experience and abilities align with the position description.
• Résumés without application and cover letter will not be accepted.
• Application deadline: Open until filled. First review: Oct. 9, 2023 Direct questions to Linda Podritz at lpodritz@mcit.org or 651.209.6400.

MCIT is an equal opportunity employer.