Public Policy Manager
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
LSS Public Policy Manager organizes and supports employees and community partners in their civic engagement. They represent LSS with elected officials and community partners to advance LSS public policy priorities at the state and federal level. Key responsibilities include designing systems and implementing plans to: connect LSS experts and supporters with elected officials; lead nonpartisan voter engagement efforts; develop and lead public policy and civic engagement trainings; and supervise a robust internship program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree required or an associates degree with 5 years experience; masters degree in public affairs public policy social work human rights or applicable work experience is preferred.
- 3-5 years work experience required. Experience in the nonprofit sector as well as legislative coalition or policy experience preferred.
- Positive attitude enthusiastic flexible and a self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with or significant understanding of the legislative process and the Minnesota legislature
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint SharePoint comfortable using web-based technologies including e-advocacy techniques website applications and social media applications.
- Experience in training development and delivery
- Adept at public speaking
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work with diverse groups; able and eager to work within a team.
- Understanding of advancement-wide functions: marketing communications and development
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities
- Adept problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in team settings
- Ability to travel and work during some evenings and weekends required
- Ability to work in complex faith-based non-profit environment with a wide variety of stakeholders and to effectively coordinate work with other staff and volunteers.
- Supervisory skills
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children youth and families people with disabilities older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge energize and reward employees. Consider joining us!
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Communication skills
- Computer Operation
- Business Management
- Pricing
- Research Experience
- Information Security
- Project Management
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Data Analysis Skills
- Writing Skills
About Company
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community.
