Public Affairs Director

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the execution of Hennepin Healthcare’s public affairs and advocacy engagement strategy in alignment with organizational government relations and public policy priorities.

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 Hennepin Healthcare’s public affairs and advocacy engagement strategy in alignment with organizational government relations and public policy priorities
Build and maintain strategic relationships with advocacy organizations, community leaders, coalition partners, and other internal and external stakeholders
Lead enterprise-wide advocacy education, engagement, and mobilization efforts, including training, action alerts, legislative updates, and other opportunities to engage employees, physicians, residents, and leaders
Represent Hennepin Healthcare in external stakeholder meetings and forums and serve as a senior organizational representative on public affairs and advocacy matters
Prepare executives, physicians, clinical leaders, and subject matter experts for legislative meetings, hearings, testimony, advocacy events, and other external engagements
Identify emerging political, policy, and community issues and advise the Chief, Government Relations and executive leadership on opportunities, risks, and appropriate strategies.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments and provide analysis and briefing materials to inform government relations strategy and executive decision-making
Support development and implementation of Hennepin Healthcare’s Public Policy Priorities with the Hennepin County Intergovernmental Relations team and coordinate cross-functional input on legislative and regulatory issues
Coordinate development of testimony, comments, policy materials, and other organizational responses to legislative and regulatory proposals
Maintain legislative tracking, advocacy reporting, and required lobbying registration and compliance
Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, interns, and others supporting public affairs and advocacy initiatives
Develop and execute proactive and reactive public affairs strategies and messaging related to government, public policy, community issues, and organizational priorities
Partner with Communications and Marketing to strengthen Hennepin Healthcare’s internal and external reputation and relationships with policymakers, community stakeholders, employees, and the public
Provide public affairs counsel on emerging healthcare and policy issues and develop talking points, briefing materials, legislative updates, reports, and other communications
Partner with media relations leadership on communications strategies and responses to significant legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues