Associate Director of Legislative Affairs - Albany, United States - Executive Chamber of New York State

Executive Chamber of New York State

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Albany, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of pertinent work experience in fields such as public administration, public policy, law and policy, or related areas are required.

Preferred Skills:

Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative process at the state level.
Has an ability to navigate and facilitate the legislative process from bill conception to passage.
Evaluate proposed policies, legislation, and regulatory changes critically.
Exhibit strong communication skills, including the capability to prepare clear, concise reports, briefings, and correspondence.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills to efficiently manage legislative schedules, meetings, and documentation.
Able to assist in seamless coordination of legislative activities and deadlines.
Exhibit proficiency in utilizing legislative tracking systems, office software, and databases, enhancing efficiency in managing and accessing legislative information.

Duties Description

As a member of the Executive Chamber, the Associate Director of Legislative Affairs reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs and plays a role in keeping the Governor and Secretary informed about matters related to the New York State Legislature.

The Associate Director of Legislative Affairs also serves as a liaison for New York State Legislative Issues.

Duties:

Perform comprehensive research on pending legislation to provide valuable insights and information.
Continuously track and analyze the status and developments of bills and resolutions within the Legislature.
Undertake specialized projects and indepth studies as directed by the Deputy Secretary or Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs.
Assist the Assistant Secretary in effectively communicating the Legislature's requests and initiatives with other Chamber staff members.
Responsively address any additional tasks or assignments as requested, contributing to the overall efficiency of the legislative process.
Assist with event coordination, as needed, including follow up phone calls to attendees, coordination with Executive Operations, and assistance with any staffing needs.

Additional Comments
All positions within the NYS Executive Chamber require completion of a background check prior to appointment.

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