Position Information

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AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS

TitleLegislative Director

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $60000 to $75000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address District Office

City Manhattan

StateNY

Zip Code10038

Job Specifics

Duties Description The role will require the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines, solve problems, and keep the Assemblymember and Chief of Staff updated on projects. Daily work and responsibilities will vary, but the primary responsibilities include:
? Work with the Assemblymember and Chief of Staff to develop and implement strategies to advance legislative, policy, and community priorities. ? Drive a legislative agenda, develop advocacy strategies, and build and manage coalitions. Research legislative, budgetary, and policy issues. Draft and advance bills through the legislative process. ? Interacting with government agencies, organizations, members of the community, and other elected officials’ offices. ? Help prepare the member for floor debate, prepare talking points, memorandum, and other written documents, track the Member’s legislation, and work closely with advocates and other elected officials. ? Draft correspondence, briefings, talking points, presentations, and other materials as needed. ? Regular travel to Albany during session and to other conferences as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Ideal candidates will possess the following education, experience, language abilities, and competencies:
? Bachelor’s degree.
? Previous legislative experience is strongly preferred.
? Previous experience working directly with principals is strongly preferred. ? Demonstrated commitment to public service. ? Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. ? Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
? Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage tasks on simultaneous projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent attention to details.
? Ability to travel between NYC and Albany.
? Proficient computer skills.
? Excellent written and public speaking abilities.
? Flexibility about work hours, available to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
? Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
? Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to speak before large groups.
? Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish fluency, a plus.

Additional Comments Benefits
? 60k-75k, compensation is commensurate with experience
? Excellent government benefits include:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Holly Brantley

Telephone

Fax

Email Address resumerecruit@nyassembly.gov

Address

Street 104 Concourse Level Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12248