The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, is seeking an associate director for public policy. The associate director assists the Catholic bishops of Minnesota and the executive director by actively identifying, formulating, and implementing public policy objectives that promote the common good in the state of Minnesota.

The associate director is MCC’s day-to-day point of contact with public officials and is responsible for facilitating good relationships with legislators on both sides of the aisle. We work to find common ground for the common good.

Lobbying, policy analysis, and building coalitions comprise the principal duties of the associate director, though the associate director is also responsible for building relationships with parishes, laity, and other stakeholders in the Catholic community. The associate director also works with other MCC team members to facilitate programming and develop resources that help Catholics be more effective faithful citizens and live missionary discipleship in the public arena.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
-Thorough knowledge of Catholic social teaching;
-Practicing Catholic who exhibits fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church;
-An entrepreneurial and evangelical spirit;
-Three years of legislative, lobbying, or public policy experience, or experience in a related field;
-Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process;
-Strong analytical and research skills;
-Clear and consistent verbal and written communication skills combined with effective interpersonal and organizational skills;
-Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite and products;
-Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-Law degree or graduate degree;
-Spanish language fluency.

Send cover letter, resumé, short writing sample, and three references to HR@mncc.org or HR Director, Minnesota Catholic Conference, 475 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103. No phone calls, please.