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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Chief Policy Analyst

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199


The Saint Paul City Council is hiring an experienced and highly skilled non-partisan Chief Policy Analyst to assist the Council President and Council Director of Operations with the legislative development process and communications regarding Council-wide policy objectives. The Chief Policy Analyst will be responsible for operationalizing key, widely agreed upon policy priorities and shepherding the ensuing legislation through the process, from development, through passage by the City Council, and final signature by the Mayor, while keeping the public and key stakeholders informed and engaged along the way.

Here’s what you can expect to do:Assist the Director of Council Operations and the Council President with strategic planning to advance broadly agreed upon Council legislative priorities.Perform highly responsible professional work analyzing and project-managing legislative priorities with City Council leadership.Identify opportunities for broad agreement among Council on policy initiatives.Coordinate Council and departmental staff to incorporate implementation needs and processes into policy solutions during the policy development process.Coordinate Council staff in an ongoing way toward shared policy projects to ensure collaboration and appropriate project management of key policy priorities.Develop and implement public communication on Council priorities in close consultation with Council President, sponsoring author, relevant Members and staff, including press releases, social media and maintenance of a press list.Deeply understand the city’s legislative process including the interactions between municipal code, the city charter, and state and federal laws, as well as administration structure.Information Specific to this Position:

The Council’s Chief Policy Analyst will have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities being faced by the city of Saint Paul, will have professional experience utilizing the legislative tools available to address those issues, and will possess a keen ability to successfully navigate City Hall. This position reports to the City Council Director of Operations and works closely with the Council President.Our Benefits:

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.Position Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, Political Science, Communications, or related field and five years of professional experience in public administration, policy analysis, community development, or a related field.Desired Qualifications:Juris Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, Political Science, Communications, or related field.How to Apply:Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

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1-855-524-5627.Learn more about our Hiring Process:

This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.Final Selection Process:

You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.Pre-Employment Screening:

This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.Human Resources Contact Information:Danni Smith at 651-266-6566Email: danni.smith@stpaul.govThe City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Working Title:

Chief Policy AnalystOfficial Title:

City Council Chief Budget Analyst

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