Flaherty & Hood, P.A. 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 and political subdivisions in Greater Minnesota. Over the firm’s 33-year history, the Government Relations team at Flaherty & Hood has developed, supported, and lobbied on behalf of dozens of coalitions and associations representing thousands of members and stakeholders. Our practice has expanded to offer extensive operational and administrative services to help these organizations better serve their members and advance their mission. To learn more about Flaherty & Hood, please visit www.flaherty-hood.com.
About the Position
The Government Relations Professional will be tasked with advising and representing clients at the Minnesota State Legislature and executive branch. Responsibilities for the role will include:
- 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.
This 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.
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
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.
