Director of Government Relations (MPL)

Stinson Leonard Street • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $149,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Director of Government Relations navigates the communication channels and bureaucracy of state and local government. The Director of Government Relations attends sessions at the State Capitol and state and local governments; monitors, provides coverage, and reports back to department regarding current events; writes briefings, memos, newsletters and client communications; and coordinates meetings with government officials and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Government Affairs, Public Policy, Law or related field.
• 5 years or more of government relations experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans.
• Draft and submit timely client updates, legislative summaries, fact sheets, newsletters and alerts.
• Complete research and writing assignments on a variety of client-related topics and issues.
• Monitor and report on legislative committee activities and hearings.
• Organize lobbying activities during legislative sessions and the interim.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, members of the Minnesota legislature and their staff, state executive and agency personnel, and coalition partners.
• Represent clients in meetings with legislative staff, executive officials and numerous advocacy organizations.
• Analyze and interpret legislation that impacts clients.
• Assist firm clients in the administration of association activities.
• Coordinate client communications efforts such as news alerts and newsletters.
• Monitor and provide coverage of activities at the Minnesota Legislature by attending hearings at the State Capitol; tracking, analyzing, and interpreting legislation; reporting current events to the government relations team and writing brief updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director