Organization Summary:

Minnesota Farmers Union is a progressive, grassroots membership organization that supports family farmers and rural development. Drawing on the base values of education, cooperation and legislation, MFU works with individuals at the county, state, national and international level to sustain economically viable family farms, support new farmers, further agricultural education, increase consumer awareness and ensure that the voice of family farmers is heard by policy makers.

Brief Description:

The Legislative Coordinator will report to the Government Relations Director, helping add capacity to the legislative team through coordinating meetings with elected officials and partners, executing events, managing projects, and monitoring legislation. More broadly, this position will help the advocacy team and other MFU staff execute a comprehensive government relations strategy promoting the MFU grassroots policy document developed annually by members.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting Government Relations Director and broader advocacy team in lobbying for MFU’s grassroots policy at the State Capitol.
• Coordinating meetings with elected officials, agency staff, and partner organizations, helping build and maintain relationships for the organization.
• Assisting in organizing and tracking relevant information at the legislature as well as attend in person meetings and committee hearings.
• Coordinating and managing MFU advocacy events, including the MFU Lobby Day and NFU Fly-In.
• Facilitating follow-through for legislative tasks and projects as assigned.
• Supporting Government Relations Director in drafting updates for newsletters and other publications.
• Traveling to MFU events and meetings with members as available.
• Attending meetings to represent MFU and maintain relationships with agencies and partner organizations to bring members information, funding, and technical support.
• Working with individual farmers to connect them with the necessary resources to address farming and business challenges.
• Assisting in managing internship program to establish intern goals, objectives, and a mutually beneficial working relationship.
• Otherwise assisting in convening MFU members around policy discussions and connecting them with opportunities to make their voices heard.

Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects with competing priorities, deadlines and demands.
• Exceptional attention to detail, knowledge retention and ability to recall accurate information.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuations in workload throughout the year.
• Willingness to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Familiar and supportive of MFU and MFU policy.
• Enthusiasm for supporting MFU’s work and building a network across rural Minnesota.

Compensation:

Salary DOE. Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexibility to attend evening and weekend events required, especially during the legislative session. Office closes at noon on Fridays in the summer. Medical, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick leave provided.

To Apply:

Submit a PDF cover letter, resume, and three references by COB January 16, 2023. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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