Policy Advisor

Salary

$75,000/year

• Providing legislative, policy and budget analysis, and central staff support, for the Senate Majority
• Conference on matters referred to one or several other committees
• Tracking related legislation active in the state Senate and Assembly, and occasionally federal or local legislation and administrative activity
• Making oral presentations regarding relevant bills under consideration by the state Legislature
• Drafting memoranda analyzing policy initiatives and state legislation
• Assisting the Conference in negotiations
• Preparing briefing materials in their respective standing committees for members of the Conference
• Assisting Senators in preparation for public hearings, roundtable discussions, forums and other public meetings and events
• Meeting with relevant advocacy and constituency groups

To move forward, you must have:

• Master's degree
• Strong writing and oratory skills
• All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York.
• Preference will be given for candidates with demonstrated legislative experience.

• 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

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.

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.