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Working Title: Government Relations Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Cannabis Management Office

+ **Job ID** : 87912

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 08/01/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off-Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : Cannabis Management Office-OCM / Chief of Staff Reports

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 15% of time

+ **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position will direct and manage the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) legislative budget and policy activities on behalf of the OCM Executive Director This position will:

+ Provide advice and counsel to the OCM Executive Director, Chief of Staff and other senior staff in all legislative matters.

+ Serve as liaison between OCM and the legislature, other state agencies and numerous stakeholders.

+ Communicate OCM’s position to lawmakers through briefings, budget recommendations, position statements and committee testimony.

+ Draft positions on cannabis as it affects Minnesota agriculture and business.

This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework. There is a minimum in person work requirement of at least 3 days per week, with the possibility of additional days, including nights and weekends, that may be required during the legislative session.

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

Five years of government affairs or legislative experience that includes demonstrated experience in developing initiatives or strategies around government affairs topics and/or external stakeholder work.

A doctorate degree in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related field may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related field may substitute for 18 months of experience; bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional required experience includes:

+ Knowledge and experience with the Minnesota legislative process, including experience with the committee process and knowledge of the role of state agencies.

+ Demonstrated experience with policy analysis, statutory language interpretation and development, and program implementation.

+ Ability to translate information into succinct,¿persuasive written and verbal communication sufficient to effectively advocate for agency policy goals and positions.

+ Ability to effectively communicate highly¿technical information to unfamiliar audiences in plain, understandable language.

+ Excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

+ Ability to travel to Minnesota State Capitol for legislative committee hearings and meetings, and ability to travel in state for local and tribal government meetings.

+ Ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of complex regulatory issues, applicable regulatory laws and rules, state and federal agency requirements, and common regulatory practice to evaluate alternative actions and communicate relevant information.

+ Experience presenting to both large and small audiences, including experience testifying at the Legislature and meeting with state legislators and executive branch leadership.

+ Extensive knowledge or direct experience working with local, state, and tribal governments, including the Minnesota State Legislature specifically.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)

+ Employment reference check

+ Conflict of interest review

+ Criminal background check

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.