Diocese of Winona-Rochester Employment

 

Policy and Outreach Coordinator

Minnesota Catholic Conference @ Minnesota posted on Mon, Jun 03

Apply until: 2019-08-03

The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, is seeking a joyful and entrepreneurial missionary disciple to serve as its Policy and Outreach Coordinator.  The Policy and Outreach Coordinator assists in the development and implementation of the public policy initiatives of the Catholic bishops of Minnesota.  Primary duties include legislative advocacy; serving as an organizational point of contact between parishes and Catholic organizations regarding MCC policy initiatives; further developing the Catholic Advocacy Network’s grassroots community of advocates; educating clergy and laity through writing and speaking events; and building coalitions within and outside of the Catholic Church. 

Minimum requirements:  Servant leader; thorough knowledge of Catholic social teaching; fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church; bachelor’s degree and two-years’ experience in government relations, advocacy organizing, public policy, or related field; excellent communication skills; an entrepreneurial and evangelical spirit; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred qualifications:  Graduate or law degree; Spanish-language fluency.

Send cover letter, resumé, short writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to hr@mncc.org or HR Director, Minnesota Catholic Conference, 475 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103.  No phone calls, please.     

Position open until filled.