Review Vacancy
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $70000 to $80000 Annually
Duties Description The Office of State Senator Erik Bottcher is seeking to hire an experienced, Albany-based Legislative Director. The Legislative Director is responsible for overseeing all legislative, policy, and budget matters for the office. They are the liaison between policy advocates, other legislative offices, and Senator Bottcher’s office to develop, introduce, and advance legislation and policy that is aligned with Senator Bottcher’s legislative goals and committee responsibilities for District 47 and beyond.
In this dynamic role, you will:
•Manage the Legislative Team
•Perform research and draft legislation
•Organize a budget tracking system of the Senator’s funding and policy priorities
•Attend meetings with and on behalf of the Senator
•Effectively communicate with senior staff and district office staff
•Work with the team to help draft communication products and other speaking materials for session, interviews, and speeches
•Maintain relationships and effective communication channels with Senate Counsel and Finance and external stakeholders
•Have awareness of constituent services casework to develop possible legislative solutions to local concerns and issues
•Travel occasionally as needed
Minimum Qualifications To move forward, you must have:
•Deep knowledge of the New York State legislative process, organization, and procedures, including bill drafting and implementation
•Demonstrated experience managing staff and legislative workflow
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with coalitions and stakeholders
•Proficiency in relevant software programs
•Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with sound judgment and discretion
•A JD or master’s degree in public policy administration or related field or a combination of education and experience
Additional Comments This is a full-time, overtime exempt position. The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a 1-page resume, a 1-page cover letter, and three professional references’ contact information to bottcher@nysenate.gov with the subject line “Legislative Director.”
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.
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