Legislative Director

Duties

• Review active lists, committee agendas, and budget materials, providing analysis and vote recommendations
• Work closely with the Senator, Chief of Staff, and communications team to establish legislative goals and priorities
• Keep the Senator and staff up to date on key budgetary and legislative matters
• Draft legislation and sponsor’s memos
• Provide the communications team with technical information related to legislation
• Perform legislative and regulatory research in response to inquiries from staff or external stakeholders
• Draft preparatory materials summarizing relevant legislative or regulatory information for use by the Senator at speaking engagements and other public events
• Respond to constituent inquiries related to legislation
• Complete constituent casework as necessary
• Attend meetings and events with or on behalf of the Senator

Salary

• $50,000 - $55,000/year

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, government, public policy, public administration, economics, legal studies, or related field
• At least one year of professional experience in government, public policy, advocacy, or a related field
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to research complex issues and convey findings clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
• Demonstrated interest in state government and policy
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of experience in government, public policy, advocacy, or a related field
• Experience working in state government, a trade association, or a government affairs firm
• Familiarity with New York State legislative and budget process

Hours
• This is a full-time, in-office position
During the Legislative Session (January through June), the position requires availability outside of standard business hours.

Other Information

Starting salary is $50,000 to $55,000, commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume and writing sample to Resumes should be sent to helming@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include these three items will not be considered.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Sick time
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume and writing sample to helming@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include all items will not be considered.