Government Relations and Advocacy Manager

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilize a public affairs and health equity lens to advance Hennepin Healthcare advocacy and public policy through education, content development, advocacy, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Law or related field
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Commitment to the nonpartisan status and mission of Hennepin Healthcare
Excellent judgment, poise, and strong written and verbal communication skills
Foundational knowledge of the state and federal legislative and regulatory processes
Positive attitude, enthusiastic, flexible and a self-starter
Experience with Microsoft Office Products and other reporting tools
Ability to efficiently work autonomously and as part of a small team as well as with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage deadlines and expectations across multiple projects, in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating the Minnesota Capitol system, with knowledge of the players and dynamics
Understanding of health care system and health policy landscape
Experience developing testimony, policy briefs, and executive-level advocacy materials
Comfort and skill in public speaking
Strong writing proficiency, ability to seamlessly blend evidence, policy analysis catered to different audiences
Ability to organize and synthesize large amounts of complex information into accessible, engaging language, and visuals
Experience in analyzing and responding to federal and state regulatory and legislative proposals

Responsibilities

Lead planning and facilitation of internal grassroots advocacy, including Advocacy training and engagement efforts, which may include Resident advocacy and support of voter engagement efforts.
Prepare executives, physicians, clinical leaders, and subject matter experts for legislative meetings, hearings, testimony, and advocacy events
Provide supervision to advocacy interns
Generate original content, including state and federal legislative updates, reporting on advocacy activity, and policy updates
Updates and maintain internal Advocacy Info Oncall
Participate in Hennepin Healthcare committees and working groups
Coordinate the development of legislative advocacy materials, action alerts and reports
Build and maintain strategic relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, agency leaders, and coalition partners
Represent the organization in meetings with policymakers, stakeholder coalitions, advocacy organizations, and governmental entities
Identify policy opportunities and risks in the legislative and regulatory environment and proactively recommend strategic action to senior leadership.
Analyze proposed legislation, amendments, fiscal notes, and regulatory actions to assess operational, financial, and strategic implications
Monitor and track legislative bills and hearings and maintain legislative tracking system
Support the development of annual Public Policy Priorities
Review, analyze, and collaborate with departments across the organization to collect feedback and submit comments to associations or state and federal agencies in response to administrative and regulatory proposals
Coordinate mobilization of advocates on behalf of HHS’s public policy agenda, including internal training opportunities for advocates
Must register as a lobbyist
Schedule and organize internal and external stakeholder meetings