Legislative Coordinator - State Prog Admin Intermediate

Working Title: Legislative Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate
Agency: Mn Management & Budget

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/06/2024
• Closing Date: 03/01/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget -Confidential
• Division/Unit: Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is a service agency focused on providing the state government with leadership and guidance to support efficient and effective government, a world class workforce, and responsible financial management. To achieve this mission, MMB continuously evaluates and adjusts how we deliver services to agencies and employees as the needs of the state and our workforce change. From improving how we recruit, to new training, and strategic organizational development, we constantly innovate to provide the best value and service to Minnesotans.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the legislative and policy process in MMB. As the Legislative Coordinator, you will play an important role in intergovernmental relationships with partners, colleagues, and the people of Minnesota.

Job Summary

The Legislative Coordinator serves under the Director of Government Affairs and provides coordination between MMB and the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, and numerous stakeholders on legislative proposals and the interpretation and implementation of existing and proposed legislation that impacts MMB.

Job duties include:

• Monitor and track the introduction of bills and conduct research to determine impacts on department programs.
• Track legislative committee schedules for legislation impacting the agency.
• Monitor legislative hearings and floor sessions to ensure that the agency appropriately responds to legislation that may be either favorable or detrimental to agency programs and priorities.
• Assist in providing agency policy updates, talking points, legislative correspondence, testimony and tracking legislative news.
• Assist with the development of hearing testimony and related materials to ensure agency priorities are reflected and the appropriate agency position is communicated.
• Maintain and improve the web-based system for tracking relevant bills to efficiently coordinate the bill summary process. This includes, but is not limited to, a system that links companion bills, related bills, and fiscal notes and ensures appropriate approval of information.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and coordinating the planning process efforts for legislative initiatives.
• Provide customer service and other general legislative support to all MMB customers as needed.
• Gather information and draft responses to questions and information requests from legislators and legislative staff.
• Perform other legislative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in public relations, government relations, or communications.

OR

• A bachelor’s degree AND 6 months of professional experience in public relations, government relations, or communications.

Professional experience must include:

• Experience conducting research;
• Experience with policy analysis;
• Experience writing reports, informational materials, and correspondence;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, sufficient to interact with all levels of employees and a variety of audiences;
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet tight deadlines;
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience specific to Minnesota's legislative process
• Experience in organizing meetings using web-based platforms
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Colleen Siegel at colleen.siegel@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Colleen Siegel at colleen.siegel@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.