Public Affairs Consultant Job at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
About Blue Cross
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is one of the most recognized and trusted health care brands in the world with 2.9 million members. We’re committed to reinventing health care to improve health for our members and the community. We hope you'll join us.
How Is This Role Important to Our Work?
The Public Affairs Consultant is responsible for assisting the VP of Public Affairs in the planning and execution of public affairs strategies to help raise the profile of the organization, advance priorities and build support among stakeholders. The position supports the VP of Public Affairs in collaborating and communicating with internal stakeholders to align business and advocacy strategy. This position also works to convey the organizations point of view on key issues externally through a variety of communication strategies and engagement with cross-functional leaders and third-party stakeholders. By acting as an internal advisor on public affairs trends, the position supports the public affairs team in identifying win/wins that balance business needs and the volatile political environment.
A Day in the Life:
- Working closely with VP of Public Affairs, lead the development and implementation of a proactive Public Affairs strategy. Prepare drafts of executive communications and materials for department and enterprise initiatives. Work with the public affairs team to develop compelling materials to educate stakeholders and advocate for our positions.
- Produce a weekly (during legislative session) /monthly (during the interim) companywide public affairs newsletter: coordinate article submission, write articles, edit material, and circulate for review and approval.
- Drive execution of public affairs strategy through communications, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement across a variety of platforms. Lead team communications, including presentations, talking points, key messages, position papers, blog posts, letters, and executive communications.
- Partner with subject matter experts and leadership to develop positions on key issues and determine appropriate response and/or engagement strategy while honoring our mission and managing our reputation. Demonstrate public affairs and health care business savvy by helping identify win/win solutions on high-profile issues.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on public affairs and policy trends and the impact on business issues, collaborating cross-functionally on a variety of strategic initiatives. Build strategic relationships, leading engagement and ensuring representation with chambers, nonprofits, educational institutions, coalitions, and other organizations.
- Provide leadership and direction to the CitizenBlue corporate civic engagement program, promoting associate engagement in government through a variety of means, including capitol tours, get out the vote activities, and educational events and materials.
- Coordinate CitizenBlue programming, event planning and promotion, including coordinating events with elected officials and civic leaders, in collaboration with the employee-led Citizen Blue Advisory Team.
Nice to Have:
- Bachelor's degree or master’s degree in related field.
Required Skills and Experiences:
- 5-7+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop accurate and timely communications under tight timelines in a variety of formats.
- Strong facilitation skills and ability to prioritize in a highly complex environment.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to change, while navigating areas of significant ambiguity.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
- A self-starter: ability to collaborate with a team but work independently with little direction.
- Ability to remain nonpartisan, be inclusive and work across differences.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills for working with business partners, cross-functional teams and for making formal presentations.
- Demonstrated personal computer skills and the willingness to learn in the use of a suite of software tools (PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.
Role Designation:
Hybrid Remote
Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a combination of working onsite and remotely. Onsite is full-time onsite.
Make a difference
Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.
All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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