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Legislative Assistant
Classification: Non-Exempt, Seasonal
Duration: 5 months (January 2026 - May 2026)
Reports to: Director of Systems Change
Compensation: $25-30/hour
*This is a contract position, and therefore does not include access to employee benefits
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota - 2550 University Avenue West, Suite 200N
Work Environment: Hybrid (flexible schedule)
Foster Advocates seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Seasonal Legislative Assistant to serve as the support to the Director of Systems Change during the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legislative advocacy, policy analysis, and strategic communication within the child welfare space.
The Seasonal Legislative Assistant will play a critical support role in advancing Foster Advocates' legislative priorities, ensuring the Director of Systems Change is well-informed of legislative developments, and contributing to a systems-wide change effort grounded in the experiences of the Minnesota Foster Community.
Application Instructions
We will accept applications through November 30, 2025, and we encourage early submissions. The application asks for a resume and, in place of a cover letter, responses to each of the following questions in 150 words or less:
What compels you about the work of Foster Advocates, and about the Legislative Consultant position specifically?
What does “advocacy” mean to you?
What do you want to achieve in this role?
Please reach out to hr@fosteradvocates.org with any questions or comments.
Foster Advocates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.