We seek an experienced government relations professional who shares our mission, vision, and values, understands Minnesota’s environmental laws, and knows how to make change at the Minnesota Legislature.  The Legislative Director works with MCEA staff to help create a strategic legislative agenda and is responsible for implementing that strategy at the Minnesota Capitol.

We also seek to create greater engagement with our legislative agenda among our supporters.

The ideal candidate thrives in the fast-paced environment of the Minnesota legislature and can simultaneously hold multiple strategic priorities and navigate the nuance and complexity of environmental law. The Legislative Director is the face of MCEA at the state legislature, but they do not work alone. MCEA has been the scientific and legal voice for Minnesota’s environment since 1974, and one of our strongest assets is our credibility with legislators, regulators, and the public. MCEA’s lawyers and advocates provide strategic advice, oral and written testimony, and will participate in meetings with legislators. The successful candidate will arrive at the Capitol with many of the most experienced environmental lawyers and advocates in the state of Minnesota behind them.