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Positions Available (by date posted)

Government Affairs Professional
Comcast
(posted 05.17.10)

Manager, State Legislative Afffairs
Minnesota Medical Association
(posted 06.09.10)

Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Mission Advancement
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(posted 06.14.10)

Executive Director
The Association for Minnesota Counties
(posted 06.25.10)

Public and Community Affairs Associate
The University of Minnesota
(posted 06.25.10)

Comcast Government Affairs Professional
Tasks:
- Assist with franchise compliance and a variety of special projects.
- Track and monitor franchise compliance matters, as well as support the overall administration of the franchising and government relations team.
- Work proactively with other departments to ensure franchise compliance and to develop information for reports and as requested to meet deadlines.
- Assist with communicating information to local government officials regarding franchise compliance, community service activities and business operations.
- Prepare letters and reports as required by franchise agreements, including municipal notifications, pending rate changes and channel programming announcements.
- Assist in coordinating and developing grassroots program(s) and the overall strategic plan for advocacy, including the creation and maintenance of the company action networks.
- Monitor activities of local political jurisdictions.
- Maintain public and government affairs databases in the system.
- Assist with the budget planning process.
- Prepare special, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required .
- Resolve customer escalations and complaints.
- Represent Company at local meetings and community events and establish positive, ongoing relationships with public officials and community partners.
- Perform a wide variety of administrative functions including managing and maintaining databases, pulling reports, distributing contractual documents, preparing PowerPoint presentations, processing and arranging payment of invoices for sponsorships and contributions, arranging franchise fee and access fee payments, and other tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements:
- 3-5 years experience in Regulatory, Public Affairs, Government or Technology
- Bachelors degree or equivalent related work experience
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal
- Previous experience managing workloads and balancing demands of multiple customers
- Professional demeanor, high energy and strong self-confidence
- Strong understanding of the state and/or federal legislative process or local government
- Excellent PC skills including PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately on short notice while meeting deadlines
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Apply online at www.comcast.com/careers

Comcast is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace employer.

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Manager, State Legislative Affairs - MMA Department of State & Federal Legislation

This position is responsible for promoting the Minnesota Medical Association’s legislative agenda through direct lobbying with the Minnesota Legislature, the Executive branch, and with other stakeholder groups; participating in the development and implementation of legislative strategy and advocacy efforts for the association; working with the membership department and the marketing and communications department to engage members in grassroots activities; and for providing executive leadership in the development and execution of the strategic and operating plans of the Minnesota Medical Political Action Committee (MEDPAC).

Represents the MMA before the Minnesota Legislature, the Executive branch, and other stakeholder groups.

Influences legislators and legislative staff through direct lobbying.

Influences legislators and legislative staff through direct lobbying.
Attends and monitors legislative hearings.
Reviews health related legislation introduced in the legislature.
Drafts testimony and legislative issue papers as needed
Testifies on issues that are important to the MMA.

Engages in the strategic discussions related to the MMA’s legislative and advocacy activities.

Reviews the advocacy agenda of the MMA and recommends priorities and directions for our overall legislative advocacy work.
Understands the political and membership ramifications of specific policy directions the MMA may take.
Advises other MMA legislative and policy staff on these political and membership pros and cons.

Engages MMA members in the legislative and political processes.

Educates MMA members and key stakeholders about the importance of legislative involvement.
Assists MMA outreach managers with legislative outreach through member engagement programs, including scheduling meetings at the Capitol with Legislators and Association leaders, coordinating meetings with Association members and legislators in the legislators’ home districts, and assisting specialty societies in developing their legislative contact programs.

Personally fulfills legislative lobbying/monitoring contractual requirements representing other physician organizations.

Directs the legislative activities for the organizations that contract for lobbying services with the MMA.
Provides strategic advice to leaders of the contracting organizations
Writes legislative communications necessary to keep the contracting organizations up to date on the legislative priorities of that organization.

Provides overall direction of MEDPAC to increase physician membership and raise money for political action.

Directs fundraising and candidate endorsement activities of PAC.
Supervises MEDPAC membership staff.
Oversees required state and federal reporting.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, or other related field required with at least 4+ years of lobbying or legislative experience, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Experience in health care policy and some direct lobbying experience preferred.

Please submit resumes to Shari Nelson at snelson@mnmed.org

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SVP of Public Policy and Mission Advancement - National Multiple Sclerosis Society

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The SVP of Public Policy and Mission Advancement will serve on the chapter’s senior leadership team and will be responsible for advancing the mission of the chapter through strategic integration of public policy, activism, volunteer engagement and programs and services for people with MS.

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing a political engagement strategy with federal, state and local elected officials, regulatory agencies and key policymakers that positively impacts people with MS. This position will cultivate strong bipartisan relationships and elevate the chapter’s agenda with state legislators, congressional delegation, other local public officials, and government and health organizations. This position will develop and facilitate all coalition activities of the chapter and engage and support the chapter president and other departments in policy issues.

In addition, this position will also oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive public education and grassroots activism program that organizes a multi-tiered grass roots network of consumer activists throughout the state to bring forward client issues and best implement public policy strategies.

This position will also provide leadership and direction and oversee the programs department working in partnership with the Programs VP to ensure that programs and services meet the needs of clients and professionals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

BA or BS in Political Science, Public Policy or Affairs or related field
At least seven years of work-related experience in the areas of public policy development, grass roots organizing and mission advancement.
Knowledge of political, legislative and regulatory processes and demonstrated ability to achieve legislative success.
Strong skills are required in the areas of staff and volunteer supervision and leadership, oral and written communications, organization and project management, budgeting and financial management and strategic/operational planning.
Proven experience in public policy and grassroots organizing required with outstanding ability to cultivate relationships, make policy change, and empower people.

For a complete position description, please visit http://nationalmssociety.org/chapters/MNM/about-this-chapter/job-postings/senior-vice-president/index.aspx

TO APPLY:

Please send resume and cover letter to resume@mssociety.org

If you are selected to move forward in the process you will be contacted.

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Executive Director - The Association of Minnesota Counties

The Association of Minnesota Counties is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the chief
administrative officer to the 22-member Board of Directors and provide overall direction and
coordination of AMC programs. Responsible for a $1.9 million budget and 14 FTEs. Requires a
bachelor’s degree in public administration, association management or related field, advanced degree
desired, and five years progressive management experience in a public or non-profit sector agency or an
association; legislative representation experience desired. Equivalent education and experience will be
considered. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and adapt to
all kinds of people and demonstrate proven accomplishments in facilitating consensus among diverse
points of view. Must have strong oral and written communications skills and be familiar with county
government and legislative processes; understanding of Minnesota government a plus. Salary is under
review and will be determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits
package including health and life insurance and participation in the Public Employees Retirement
Association.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, resume, salary history and professional
references to David Unmacht and Sharon Klumpp, Senior Vice Presidents, Springsted Incorporated, 380
Jackson Street, Suite 300, Saint Paul, MN 55101-2887 or amc@springsted.com or fax to 651.223.3002.
Position open until filled. Review of applications starts on July 21, 2010. All inquiries regarding this
position should be directed to David Unmacht at 651.223.3047 or Sharon Klumpp at 651.223.3053. EOE

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Public and Community Affairs Associate - The University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota’s Academic Health Center is looking for a self starter with superior communications skills to support public and community affairs in planning strategic communications, as well as building relationships with legislators, the business community, and health care partners. For complete job description and how to apply, go to: http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=88150

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.