Flaherty & Hood, P.A., St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time government relations professional to join our dynamic practice. 
 

About Flaherty & Hood

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. is a comprehensive law and lobbying firm based just steps away from the state Capitol in St. Paul. Since 1992, Flaherty & Hood has served a diverse array of clients with a particular focus on local governments in Greater Minnesota. Over the firm’s 33-year history, the Government Relations team at Flaherty & Hood has supported and lobbied on behalf of dozens of coalitions, associations, individual businesses, and local governments. To learn more about Flaherty & Hood, please visit www.flaherty-hood.com.

Job Summary

Advise and represent clients at the Minnesota State Legislature and executive branch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advocate for and represent clients’ interests at the state legislature and with state agencies through all phases of the legislative process
• Research and understand policy issues and the impact legislative actions have on Flaherty & Hood clients
• Conduct meetings with lawmakers, partisan and non-partisan legislative staff, state agency personnel, and representatives from the Governor’s office
• Testify at legislative committee hearings and in front of other state agency bodies.
• Draft handouts, talking points, and other advocacy materials
• Coordinate grassroots engagement with the legislature, including action alerts, participation in legislative hearings, and other client mobilization
• Maintain communications with clients during all phases of representation
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of client events such as board meetings, conferences, client site visits, webinars, etc.
• Client retention and acquisition

Qualifications

• Experience working in a public policy setting, such as the state legislature, state agency, local government, non-profit, or another firm doing government relations work
• Basic understanding of the workings of the Minnesota State Legislature and state government
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex issues into easily understood written and verbal communications; public speaking in a variety of situations, including in front of large groups, public bodies, and testimony at the legislature
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Availability to work unusual hours and occasional weekends, and be available for periodic in-state travel, some of which is overnight
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to manage time and multiple simultaneous projects with varying deadlines

This position is an in-person role based in St. Paul, Minnesota. The position will require some in-state travel, including overnight trips.

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. provides competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401(k) plan; health club and data plan reimbursement; and paid holidays and paid time off. The salary range for this role is $80,000-$110,000.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Emma Nelson at ennelson@flaherty-hood.com. The position is open until filled. Application review will begin September 29.