Director, Government Relations & Advocacy

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Join the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus—the trusted voice of Minnesota’s gun owners defending and restoring the right to keep and bear arms—as Director, Government Relations & Advocacy.

In this role, you will serve as our chief lobbyist and lead advocate at the Minnesota State Capitol and with local governments across the state. You will collaborate on and execute legislative strategies, build and maintain relationships with lawmakers and officials, and ensure that the Caucus remains the unapologetic and effective defender of Second Amendment rights in Minnesota.

You will also coordinate grassroots advocacy campaigns, draft and deliver testimony, and work closely with our communications team to mobilize members and shape the public narrative around critical legislative fights.

This position is primarily based at the State Capitol during session and requires frequent in-state travel to counties, cities, and advocacy events. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is expected. Reasonable travel expenses are covered and mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate.

We offer a flexible work schedule, competitive compensation, 401k, and the opportunity to play a leading role in protecting and expanding the Second Amendment in Minnesota.

Specific Duties

Legislative & Policy Advocacy

• Serve as lead lobbyist for the Caucus at the Minnesota Legislature.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to legislation and regulations affecting Second Amendment rights.
• Coordinate with our leadership on developing and executing legislative strategies to advance pro-gun legislation and defeat unconstitutional bills.
• Draft testimony, position papers, bill analyses, and public comments.

Local Government Advocacy

• Track and engage on firearm-related ordinances at the county and city level.
• Represent the Caucus before city councils, county boards, and local agencies.
• Organize member mobilization for local government hearings and votes.

Grassroots Mobilization

• Coordinate with members, volunteers, and allied organizations to support advocacy campaigns.
• Organize and direct grassroots participation in hearings, rallies, and legislative events.
• Provide strategic direction for calls-to-action, advocacy alerts, and digital mobilization.

Coalitions & Relationships

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with legislators, local officials, and allied advocacy groups.
• Represent the Caucus in coalitions and policy networks.
• Cultivate bipartisan respect while maintaining our uncompromising pro–Second Amendment stance.

Strategic Counsel

• Advise Caucus leadership on legislative and political developments.
• Provide regular reports on the impact of legislative and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with all state lobbying laws and reporting requirements.

Communications Support

• Work with the communications team to align lobbying efforts with public messaging.
• Act as a spokesperson in legislative, media, and public forums when appropriate.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Provide flexible support across the organization’s political, policy, and advocacy work.

Requirements

Why we’ll love you

• You’re an advocate who thrives in the rough-and-tumble world of politics and policy.
• You can confidently engage with legislators, staff, and government officials—even in hostile environments.
• You’re a sharp writer and persuasive speaker, equally comfortable drafting legal testimony or delivering a floor-side briefing.
• You know how to rally grassroots supporters and turn public pressure into political results.
• You’re driven by mission and motivated to defend constitutional rights without compromise.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote-first work environment
• 401k with match
• Vacation, sick days, and public holidays
• Training & development