This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employees position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office.  This position will report to Saint Paul, MN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process as well as issues of importance to ALLETE’s business units and customers.
• Develop and maintain working relationships.
• Communicate company positions on issues and serves as liaison with elected and appointed public officials, legislative and agency staffs.  
• Help ensure adequate internal review of pending and proposed legislation and regulations to determine impact on the company and its customers. 
• Identify priority issues
• Influence public policy to protect the interests of the company’s stakeholders
• Enhance the company image by being recognized as a credible source of information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Masters or law degree preferred. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Government Affairs Representative: Two years or more related experience*

Government Affairs Senior Representative: Four years or more related experience*

• *Related experience should including experience in state or federal government, or a similar level of experience working with the state or federal governmental process.  Other related job experience that demonstrates mastery of the tasks associated with this position may be substituted for direct governmental affairs experience.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Requires excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people in order to establish and maintain relationships.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. 

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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