Outreach Representative

The Office of US Senator Tina Smith seeks a highly-motivated Outreach Representative for Housing, Banking and Transportation, which reflects her position on the Senate Banking Committee and chair of the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development. The Outreach Representative will be responsible for building and managing relationships related to housing, banking, and transit, and serves as a liaison to Senator Smith, and takes meetings, attends events, and works with federal, state, and local agencies on issues impacting the state. Among Sen. Smith’s top priorities in the portfolio are addressing racial and gender disparities. This position will primarily be located in St. Paul, MN, with limited work from home days. Qualified candidates will have a proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with overlapping short-term and long-term deadlines; superior attention to detail; exceptional writing and analytic skills; the ability to keep confidences and strong inter-personal and organizational skills. A bachelor’s degree in Political Science or a related field or commensurate community organizing experience, are preferred. The Senator’s office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. The office encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and references by C.O.B. on Tuesday, April 30 to mnjobs@smith.senate.gov.