Public Policy Manager

LSS' Public Policy Manager organizes and supports employees and community partners in their civic engagement. They represent LSS with elected officials and community partners to advance LSS’ public policy priorities at the state and federal level. Key responsibilities include designing systems and implementing plans to: connect LSS experts and supporters with elected officials; lead nonpartisan voter engagement efforts; develop and lead public policy and civic engagement trainings; and supervise a robust internship program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required or an associate’s degree with 5 year’s experience; master’s degree in public affairs, public policy, social work, human rights, or applicable work experience is preferred.
• 3-5 years work experience required. Experience in the nonprofit sector as well as legislative, coalition or policy experience preferred.
• Positive attitude, enthusiastic, flexible and a self-starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with, or significant understanding of, the legislative process and the Minnesota legislature
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, comfortable using web-based technologies, including e-advocacy techniques, website applications, and social media applications.
• Experience in training development and delivery
• Adept at public speaking
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work with diverse groups; able and eager to work within a team.
• Understanding of advancement-wide functions: marketing, communications, and development
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities
• Adept problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Ability to travel and work during some evenings and weekends required
• Ability to work in complex, faith-based, non-profit environment with a wide variety of stakeholders and to effectively coordinate work with other staff and volunteers.
• Supervisory skills

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!