Job Description

State Government Affairs Representative

$77,000 - $96,000 | On Site

Help shape the future of energy policy by advancing ALLETE's legislative and regulatory priorities. In this highly visible role, you'll build relationships with policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, advocate for company interests, and influence decisions on critical issues affecting our business, customers, and communities.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of the legislative (primary) and regulatory (secondary) process for issues of importance to ALLETE’s business units and customers.
• Build and foster working relationships to effectively communicate company positions, serving as a liaison with elected and appointed public officials, legislative and agency staff .
• Help ensure adequate internal review of pending and proposed legislation and regulations to determine impact on the company and its customers by identifying priority issues.
• Influence public policy to protect the interests of the company’s stakeholders;.
• Enhance the company image by being recognized as a credible source of information.
• Scope of government affairs responsibilities primarily include Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Montana, and may include engagement with local jurisdictions within these regions.
• Support Political Action Committee (PAC) contribution decisions by providing input and expertise on elections.
• Attend and represent the Company at various fundraising functions for political candidates for various parties.
• Monitor relevant social media and news outlets to provide periodic updates on key developments and announcements related to government affairs.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years or more of experience in local, state, or federal government, or a similar level of experience working with the local, state, or federal governmental process.
• A graduate-level degree may be considered for up to one year of work experience.

How to Stand Out:

• Proven work experience showcasing the skills and competencies needed to be successful in this role.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people of various backgrounds.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government affairs counterparts and elected or appointed officials.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours and to travel to attend stakeholder meetings, regulatory or legislative proceedings and other events.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

About Us:

ALLETE is a publicly traded energy company focused on building a sustainable energy future that is headquartered on Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota – with operations throughout the United States. ALLETE's largest business is Minnesota Power, an electric energy provider that serves about 145,000 customers, more than a dozen municipalities, and some of the nation's largest industrial customers. Other ALLETE businesses include Wisconsin-based Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy based in Duluth, Minnesota; BNI Energy in Bismarck, North Dakota; New Energy Equity headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland; and ALLETE Renewable Resources.

ALLETE offers a flexible, friendly work environment, expansive opportunities to grow and develop in your career, and a culture that drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Compensation:

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $77,000 - $96,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Incentive Programs
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business need without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other status otherwise protected by law.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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