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Review Vacancy Date Posted 07/22/24 Applications Due08/30/24 Vacancy ID163706 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPYes AgencySenate, NYS TitleLegislative Director Occupational CategoryLegal Salary Grade21 Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $85000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 10% 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 County Albany Street Address 198 State Street City Albany StateNY Zip Code12247 Minimum Qualifications •Three to five years' experience as a Legislative Director or comparable job * Extensive experience with the New York State legislative process * Proficient knowledge of LRS, Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite * Strong organization and communication skills as well as strong attention to detail * Experience managing people and projects * Critical and creative thinker, problem solver and self-starter * Strong note-taker * Bachelor's degree required * A law degree is preferred but not required Duties Description The Legislative Director is a member of the Senator's senior staff and serves as the lead staff-level communicator between the Senator and Senate Counsel and Finance. This person manages the Senator's legislative team and is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of the Senator's budget and legislative priorities. This position is a key part of the Senator's leadership team and is often responsible for representing the Senator at meetings with other government staff and internal and external stakeholders and is required to remain professional and knowledgeable when discussing matters related to the Senator's legislative agenda. The Legislative Director will also assist the Senator in executing her legislative responsibilities as Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Food Committee and work in conjunction with Agriculture central staff to prepare committee agendas. This position represents an opportunity for an individual to succeed in helping to advance a robust and progressive policy agenda and is ideally suited for a hard-worker who is superbly organized, has a strong attention to detail, can juggle multiple tasks and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Primary Responsibilities: * Manage the Legislative Team * Perform research and draft legislation * Organize a budget tracking system of the Senator's local and statewide funding and policy priorities * Manage recommendations for committee and floor votes, as well as requests for sign-on letters * Attend meetings with and on behalf of the Senator * Effectively communicate with senior staff and district office staff * Work with the Communications Director to help draft communication products and other speaking materials for session, interviews and speeches * Oversee the Agriculture and Food Committee portfolio * Maintain relationships and effective communication channels with Senate Counsel and Finance and external stakeholders * Awareness of constituent services casework to develop possible legislative solutions to local concerns and issues * Occasional travel as needed Additional Comments Starting salary is $80,000 to $85,000, commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Hiring Coordinator Telephone n/a Fax n/a Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov Address Street 198 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12247 Notes on Applying. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.