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Work at DPI

Join us - Do work that matters!

We need engaged, passionate, and talented individuals like you to help us create a better Wisconsin together.  By advancing equitable and transformative educational experiences, whether through shaping policy, supporting schools and libraries, or serving communities, the work you will do will make a lasting difference.  Together, we can strengthen learning, expand opportunities, and move Wisconsin forward.  

Be sure to check our application tips page to help you through the process.

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Unlock Your Potential

There are many ways to drive positive change at DPI.  Explore a variety of units and roles to grow your career, including:

  • Information Technology
  • Administrative Support
  • Legal
  • Finance
  • Communications
  • Research
  • Licensing
  • Academics

You can learn more about what each of our divisions does by visiting our What We Do page.

Perks at DPI

There are may benefits to state service.  Here are a few of our favorites:
  • Hybrid or remote workplace: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home or a hybrid schedule (eligible roles only).
  • Purpose-driven work: Make a real impact in the community.
  • Continuous professional development: Grow with us through ongoing learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance

Working in state service offers you the opportunity to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

Benefits
The state offers a variety of benefits, including:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage for the whole family.
  • Income continuation insurance to secure your income in unforeseen events.
  • Reimbursement accounts and Flexible Spending for medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses resulting in pretax savings.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible roles.
To learn more about these benefits, visit the Employee Trust Funds website.
Paid Time Off

Vacation

Vacation is earned from the first day of employment but cannot be used until the employee has worked for six months. Vacation is earned by full-time employees at the following rate:

Years of Service Annual Vacation Hours (non-exempt) Annual Vacation Hours (exempt)
During first 5 104 120
5 - 10 144 160
10 - 15 160 176
20 - 25 200 216
25 and over 216 216

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Holidays

Employees are granted 4.5 days of personal holiday time yearly.

*Note – could be prorated based on start date

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn up to 130 hours of sick leave each year. The unused sick leave will accumulate from year to year. Upon retirement, the state matches a certain amount of the unused sick leave, and the entire balance can be converted to pay health insurance premiums.

Legal Holidays

The state provides nine legal holidays with pay:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve Day
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve Day
Retirement

The Wisconsin Retirement System is one of the largest pension funds in the United States. Employee-required contributions are approximately half of the total required WRS contribution; the state pays the other half. Employees are fully vested after five years of employment.

To learn more, visit the Employee Trust Funds website.

Education Positions in Wisconsin Public and Private Schools

The links below go to the Job Center of Wisconsin's website. This site allows Wisconsin public and private schools to post jobs and job seekers to search the postings. Any questions or concerns about its use should be directed to the Department of Workforce Development by using the "Help" tab at the top of the website.
To search for jobs, go to Job Seeker.
To post vacancies, go to Employer. Follow the instructions listed on the web site.