Public Policy Specialist will help advance policy priorities for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) with a focus on state policy and government relations. Public Policy Specialist will track relevant legislation and state regulatory activities and help develop and implement strategies for policy activities. Will assist senior staff and district field managers in grassroots policy development and execution.

Desired Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working in state legislature, government relations or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate procedures for working with Minnesota legislature, state agencies and administration officials.
• Experience with political activities or grassroots activation preferred.
• Clear and consistent verbal and written communications skills combined with effective interpersonal and organization skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, public affairs, public policy or other relevant field.
• Background in agriculture not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and advocate for MCGA policy priorities and activities.
• Assist in advancement of MCGA policy priorities by monitoring state legislative and regulatory activities and provide direct lobbying assistance during Minnesota legislative session. 
• Prepare weekly state issue legislative and regulatory updates for staff, board and members.
• Assist Senior Public Policy Director in preparation and presentation of policy programs, actions and initiatives to further MCGA policy development and implementation.
• Conduct research on key policy areas to help develop fact sheets, position statements, briefing documents and other appropriate policy program materials. 
• Track and attend as needed key meetings with state commissions, boards, council or stakeholders related to MCGA policy activities.
• Help organize and execute key MCGA policy events including day on the hill, legislative reception and policy development.
• Assist the Senior Public Policy Director in state and federal political action committee activities.

Relationships

• Position requires internal organizational relationships and communication with staff and farmer-leaders.
• Work with other lobbyists and staff from agricultural and strategic partner organizations, industry and trade associations to advance policy priorities.
• Assist Senior Public Policy Director as a contact/resource to MCGA for policymakers and their staff, regulatory agencies and key decisions makers.

Reportability

• Reports directly to the Senior Public Policy Director

To Apply

Interested applicants should contact Anne Rizzo at anne@rizzoexecutivesearch.com for questions or to submit cover letter and resume.

Contact

Name: Anne Rizzo
Email:anne@rizzoexecutivesearch.com