Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Liaison

The Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Liaison will establish and maintain relationships with Massachusetts elected officials, monitor proposed legislation, and seek partnerships with organizations whose missions align with the MBLC’s mission. This is a hybrid role, with partial in-office and partial offsite work.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of public libraries
• Massachusetts state government structure, budgetary procedures and systems/functions
• Municipal library structure in Massachusetts, especially regarding the relationships between libraries, their boards of trustees, and their municipalities
• Principles, practices, and techniques of professional employees in a hybrid work environment
• Budgeting, as it relates to program management
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Ability to understand, apply, and interpret the provisions of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines governing MBLC agency operations
• Clear understanding of state regulations regarding ethics, advocacy, and lobbying
• Strong ability and willingness to work collaboratively with library-related groups and establish liaisons and partnerships with other organizations outside of libraries
• Demonstrated leadership ability to build coalitions and foster productive working relationships across departments, agencies, other governmental units, and with external stakeholders

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance