Political Manager

Job overview

The Political Manager role is based in a hybrid work arrangement, with MN350’s primary office in Minneapolis, MN and work performed across Minnesota. The position pays $60,000–$70,000 per year. MN350 works to advance climate justice, clean air and water, and an equitable future, with particular attention to communities most harmed. The role connects political strategy with grassroots organizing to identify winnable policy opportunities and build relationships with policymakers. It helps the organization direct its political engagement, communicate policy priorities, and advance climate justice and treaty obligations through collaboration with staff, volunteers, and community partners.

What you'll do

• Build productive relationships and lead engagement with policymakers at city, county, state, and federal levels
• arrange political meetings for the Executive Director and prepare written statements as appropriate
• integrate organizing campaign developments into a winnable political change agenda
• identify where MN350 should invest political energy to advance just transitions
• recommend approaches to leverage organizational power for climate solutions
• collaborate on internal and external communications and messaging
• work with policy and legal professionals and the Indigenous organizing team to educate policymakers about treaty rights, obligations, and Indigenous sovereignty.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

political manager

mn350

minneapolis mn

hybrid

full-time

climate justice

policy advocacy

political organizing

policymaker engagement

grassroots organizing

treaty rights

indigenous sovereignty

$60k–$70k/year

health and dental benefits

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid health and dental benefits, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Why this role

Full-time salaried, unionized position. Work includes remote and in-office settings, significant time using a computer and phone, and occasional travel within Minnesota and infrequent travel outside the state. Evening and weekend work may be needed.

About the employer

MN350 is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.