Policy Aide

Were looking for three Policy Aides to join Mayor-Elect Hers team and help advance her vision for the City of Saint Paul. Policy Aides support an assigned Assistant Mayor by advancing initiatives and public policy priorities coordinating with City departments and assisting with research analysis and briefings. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the center of city government while receiving meaningful professional development and mentorship from senior leaders.

Heres what you can expect to do:

• Serves as Policy Aide to their assigned Assistant Mayor by participating in meetings where departmental strategies policy positions and operational decisions are developed; analyzes options evaluates impacts and contributes to informed decision-making aligned with the Mayors priorities.
• Conducts policy research and analysis by gathering evaluating and interpreting complex information related to assigned departmental portfolios; assesses fiscal operational legal and community impacts of proposed policies initiatives and programs.
• Provides administrative and operational support to the assigned Assistant Mayor including scheduling correspondence management tracking departmental initiatives and budgets maintaining records and responding to inquiries.
• Represents the Mayors Office in interdepartmental community and external meetings related to policy development implementation and issue resolution; solicits community partner feedback and ensures alignment with the Mayors goals and strategic vision.
• Develops and leads special projects under the direction of their assigned Assistant Mayor managing timelines coordinating across departments and resolving complex issues as they arise.
• Staffs the Mayor at events by developing briefings talking points background materials for the Mayor and their assigned Assistant Mayor as needed.
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of audiences through clear concise verbal and written communication; produces well-organized accurate and accessible documents.
• The position generally operates on a MondayFriday schedule with flexibility necessary to provide support on nights or weekends when required.
• Support and engage in constituent services functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Effectively communicates across race class andculture & other aspects of difference.
• Excellent written verbal and electronic communication skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences inside and outside of City Hall.
• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments or projects on a variety of timelines attentive to details and responsive to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues stakeholders and members of the public.
• Must have interest in and commitment to community-based issues and problem-solving.

• Bachelors degree

• Two (2) or more years of related professional experience

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the followingrequired documentsvia the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume
   • A letter of interest
     • When submitting your letter of interest include Policy Aide in the subject line and identify your area(s) of interest from the following options.
       • People and Neighborhood Vitality
       • Safety and Justice
       • Housing Economic Vibrancy and Infrastructure

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Unclassified Posting:This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Final Selection Process:The selection process will include a review and evaluation of your qualifications. We will notify candidates who are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview. The selection process will include a review and evaluation of your qualifications.