LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota seeks a full-time Legislative Director & Political Coordinator. The
Legislative Director & Political Coordinator will develop and advocate for a member-centered legislative
agenda to build power for LIUNA members and working people by lifting up members’ voices and stories,
highlighting Laborers’ work in the field, raising awareness of skilled construction career opportunities,
building relationships with policymakers, and partnering with allied organizations to advance our policy
priorities: creating family-supporting jobs, upholding construction industry standards and building a better
future for our communities.

The position will work directly with the District Council team, as well as Local, Regional and International
leaders and staff, Laborers’ Training Center staff, and labor, non-profit and industry partners. This position
reports to the Director of Public Affairs and President & Business Manager.

Location
This position is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Regular statewide travel by vehicle and some
regional/national travel may be required.

Responsibilities Include:
● Developing and executing a lobbying plan for a member-centered legislative agenda that builds
power for LIUNA members and working people.
● Building and maintaining political and organizational relationships, lifting up members’ stories, and
visiting with and earning policymakers’ trust, respect and support.
● Analyzing the impact of legislative and other policy proposals on LIUNA members and working
people generally, producing written reports, talking points and public testimony as needed.
● Tracking legislation and the voting records of elected officials on LIUNA legislative priorities.
● Engaging members, staff and allies in advocacy efforts.
● Helping to develop leaders’ and members’ lobbying, public speaking and communication skills.
● Organizing lobby visits, in-district meetings, lobby days, open houses and training center tours with
elected officials.
● Representing LIUNA at the Legislature, with state agencies and in coalitions.
● Participating in Local, District Council, training center and building trades meetings and events.
● Leading candidate-side political programs, including but not limited to doorknocking and phoning in
support of LIUNA-endorsed candidates for state, local and federal offices.
Ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
● Positive attitude and ability to build strong relationships quickly and cultivate those relationships
over the long term. Strong ethics are a must.
● Being a self-starter, able to manage several tasks concurrently and prioritize work effectively by
making and meeting team goals and deadlines.
● Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
● Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking and presenting.
● Diplomatic, professional approach to problem solving in work with outside partners and while
working internally, independently or on a team.
● Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent.
● Knowledge and experience related to state, local and federal policymaking.
● Willingness to work long/irregular hours and travel as needed to ensure a LIUNA presence at key
committee hearings, floor sessions, public meetings and candidate-side events.
● Five or more years of experience in legislative advocacy, along with a working knowledge of
policies that directly affect construction employment; familiarity with transportation, water, housing,
energy and mining public policy, as well as labor standards, including but not limited to prevailing
wage, OSHA, responsible contractor and wage theft laws, and registered apprenticeship programs.
● Experience with strategic planning, goal setting, problem solving, targeting and messaging, and
working with community, labor, business and/or non-profit organizations and political campaigns.
● Knowledge of organized labor, building and construction trades, public sector unions and
movement building, Minnesota political landscape and candidate-side political activity.

Compensation
Salary range is $90,000-103,000. Competitive employee benefits package including: health insurance,
short-term disability insurance, dental and vision insurance, and pension. Automobile, cell phone device
and plan, and computer equipment.

To Apply
Interested persons should e-mail a cover letter, resume and three real-world writing samples (legislative
plans, hearing notes and prepared testimony encouraged) to Kris Fredson, Director of Public Affairs, at
kfredson@liunaminnesota.org and Sara Nohrenberg, Bookkeeper, at snohrenberg@liunaminnesota.org
by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 21. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Finalists
will be expected to provide three references, including names, job titles, addresses and phone numbers.