Government Relations and Advocacy Manager

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS
Department: Public Policy
FTE: 1.0
Shift(s): Days
Location: In-Person

Purpose of this position: Utilize a public affairs and health equity lens to advance Hennepin Healthcare advocacy and public policy through education, content development, advocacy, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Education

• Lead planning and facilitation of internal grassroots advocacy, including Advocacy training and engagement efforts, which may include Resident advocacy and support of voter engagement efforts. Prepare executives, physicians, clinical leaders, and subject matter experts for legislative meetings, hearings, testimony, and advocacy events
• Provide supervision to advocacy interns
• Generate original content, including state and federal legislative updates, reporting on advocacy activity, and policy updates
• Updates and maintain internal Advocacy Info Oncall
• Participate in Hennepin Healthcare committees and working groups
• Coordinate the development of legislative advocacy materials, action alerts and reports

Advocacy and Engagement

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, agency leaders, and coalition partners
• Represent the organization in meetings with policymakers, stakeholder coalitions, advocacy organizations, and governmental entities
• Identify policy opportunities and risks in the legislative and regulatory environment and proactively recommend strategic action to senior leadership. Analyze proposed legislation, amendments, fiscal notes, and regulatory actions to assess operational, financial, and strategic implications
• Monitor and track legislative bills and hearings and maintain legislative tracking system
• Support the development of annual Public Policy Priorities
• Review, analyze, and collaborate with departments across the organization to collect feedback and submit comments to associations or state and federal agencies in response to administrative and regulatory proposals
• Coordinate mobilization of advocates on behalf of HHS's public policy agenda, including internal training opportunities for advocates
• Must register as a lobbyist
• Schedule and organize internal and external stakeholder meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Law or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
  -OR-
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience navigating the Minnesota Capitol system, with knowledge of the players and dynamics
• Understanding of health care system and health policy landscape
• Experience developing testimony, policy briefs, and executive-level advocacy materials
• Comfort and skill in public speaking
• Strong writing proficiency, ability to seamlessly blend evidence, policy analysis catered to different audiences
• Ability to organize and synthesize large amounts of complex information into accessible, engaging language, and visuals
• Experience in analyzing and responding to federal and state regulatory and legislative proposals

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Commitment to the nonpartisan status and mission of Hennepin Healthcare
• Excellent judgment, poise, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Foundational knowledge of the state and federal legislative and regulatory processes
• Positive attitude, enthusiastic, flexible and a self-starter
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products and other reporting tools
• Ability to efficiently work autonomously and as part of a small team as well as with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage deadlines and expectations across multiple projects, in a fast-paced environment

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.