Patient Care Assistant

About the Organization

Minneapolis Environmental Partnership (MEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition of environmental and conservation groups across Minnesota. MEP works to strengthen member effectiveness through policy initiatives, public education and community events, and coordinates a collaborative approach to clean energy, water, transportation and environmental justice.

Policy Advocate (Full‑time, FLSA exempt)

Location:

St. Paul, MN (onsite/hybrid; 80% in person)

Salary: $57,000 – $66,000 per year with a generous benefits package including health, disability, and retirement match

The Policy Advocate will facilitate the strategic development and implementation of collaborative policy initiatives across MEP’s clusters, coordinating coalition‑wide policy campaigns, legislation, communications, education, and lobbying efforts.

• Work with MEP member organizations, partners, and staff to:
  • Coordinate a collaborative process for selecting annual and multi‑year policy issues;
  • Provide guidance and strategy on policy priorities;
  • Develop and execute education efforts, including public engagement with elected leaders and appointed decision makers;
  • Regularly convene engaged partners to develop and coordinate policy work;
  • Provide lobbying support, including testimony, as needed on policy priorities;
  • Direct coalition‑wide rapid communication efforts, including action alerts and policy sign‑on letters and background information.
• Provide staffing support to related MEP Board/member committees
• Coordinate and support the work of MEP Cluster groups
• Create related issue content for external communications and reporting
• Develop and maintain relationships with key elected and appointed leaders
• Review policy initiatives with an environmental justice lens to reflect MEP’s commitment to environmental justice
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective MEP member organizations and support the development of new community leaders
• Represent MEP on task forces and advisory committees as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all laws and manage reporting requirements regarding lobbying activity

• Commitment to the work and values of MEP
• Experience in government relations and/or organizing, preferably in Minnesota and/or within the environmental field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;
  Master’s degree in public policy or related field or JD is a plus
• Experience with complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience with facilitation, policy and/or collective impact work is a plus
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop content expertise on, water and other environmental issues
• Excellent coalitional and interpersonal skills; ability to train, counsel, motivate and lead
• Ability to analyze and effectively communicate issues relating to public policy and legislative process to the general public
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Excellent attention to detail
• Results‑oriented with the ability to remain organized, think strategically, set goals and work autonomously to meet those goals
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable using technology and able to learn new technologies quickly
• Availability to attend Capitol activities during evenings and weekends as needed during the legislative session

MEP recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the work of its employees and members and in supporting its mission and communities. MEP is committed to attracting and retaining employees who contribute to the cultural diversity of its workplace.