Executive Director, Committee on Rules and Administration/Majority Chief of Staff (DFL Caucus)

Reports To: Majority Leader, Senator Kari Dziedzic

Minimum salary is $129,937 - $225,839 (Salary will be set commensurate with experience)

This position is open to all qualified job seekers.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader, Manage Senate Majority employees to ensure they have adequate resources and direction. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Rules & Administration Committee and assist the Chair in developing and executing their Legislative agenda while supporting the Caucus-wide strategy and projects. Relieves Majority Leader of as much detailed work as possible by performing or coordinating a variety of operational matters of complexity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Exercise supervisory authority, so that job duties are equitably administered to direct reports to effectively perform assigned job duties and achieve the annual performance objectives.
• Advise and develop legislative proposals and priorities for Caucus Members and Leadership.
• Assist the Majority Leader in all aspects of Majority Caucus policies, initiatives, strategy, and support.
• Implement actions, policies, and budgetary directives for the Senate Rules Committee
• Serve as the Majority Caucus liaison between the Majority Leader, Caucus Senators, Minnesota House, and Executive branch to communicate information and objectives.
• Monitor legislation and inform Majority Caucus members of updates to effectively make Legislative decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or related area of study AND Five (5) years of experience as listed below.

OR

Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field AND Eight (8) years or experience as listed below.

Experience should include: Legislative or public policy experience, monitoring legislation, developing public policy proposals, or related.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, applicants must demonstrate:

• Supervisory, managerial, project management, or leadership experience.
• The ability to work long hours during Legislative Session.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Use of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to balance conflicting demands.
• Ability to provide clear direction to leadership during tense or difficult situations.
• Ability to build rapport with a variety of staff within the Senate and the public.
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension and retirement savings plan
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee and family members

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Application Details

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Application Documents

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