Director of Government Relations (MPL)

Stinson LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 149,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Stinson LLP seeks a Director of Government Relations to navigate state and local government channels, attend State Capitol sessions, and deliver briefings, memos, and client communications. The role emphasizes developing communication plans, lobbying activities, and building relationships with legislators and coalition partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Government Affairs or related field and 5+ years of government relations experience, with strong writing and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Government Affairs, Public Policy, Law or related field.
• 5+ years of government relations experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans for clients.
• Draft and submit timely client updates, legislative summaries, fact sheets, newsletters and alerts.
• Complete research and writing assignments on 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 relationships with clients, legislators and staff, state executives and coalition partners.
• Represent clients in meetings with legislative staff and officials.
• Analyze and interpret legislation that impacts clients.
• Assist clients in administration of association activities.
• Coordinate client communications such as news alerts and newsletters.
• Attend hearings at the State Capitol and report current events to the government relations team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Government Affairs, Public Policy, Law

Job description

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.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Government Affairs, Public Policy, Law or related field.
• 5 years or more of government relations experience required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Communication (40%)
  • 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.
• Lobbying Activities (50%)
  • 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.
• General and Administrative (10%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Travel is expected between both offices and other locations as deemed necessary.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Benefits & Compensation

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our employees. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

• 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

The salary range for this role is $149K - $171K . The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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