Committee Assistant

PROGRAM AND COUNSEL – COMMITTEE ASSISTANT

Duties and Responsibilities

Program and Counsel provides staff support to the Assembly Majority Democratic Conference and reports to the Speaker of the Assembly. Staff works in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment to analyze legislation within assigned subject matter areas. The Committee Assistant position is an entry level position working within Program and Counsel and is responsible for tracking and researching legislation, attending meetings to discuss policy, legislation and the New York State budget, writing bill memoranda and other support material relative to public policy or legislation, monitoring public policy and regulatory developments, assisting the coordination of committee meetings and public hearings, and providing other support to the Chairs of the relevant committees and members of the Assembly Majority Conference. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Starting salary is $50,000

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and be able to accommodate a flexible schedule. Must have strong writing and verbal communication skills; the ability to think quickly and multi-task; analyze large volumes of material; and must work well with others in a fast-paced and production-oriented environment. Work product should be objective, analytical, accurate and thorough.

Benefits:

• NYS public employee benefit package of paid time off, medical, dental, and life insurance, state pension/retirement eligibility
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program

Schedule:

• Full-time in-person in Albany NY
• Overtime

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work overtime?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Communication skills: 2 years (Required)
• Analysis skills: 2 years (Required)
• Legislation: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY 12248 (Required)

Work Location: In person