Communication and Legislative Assistant

The Insurance Council of NJ (ICNJ) is a non-profit, state trade association representing property & casualty insurers doing business in New Jersey before the state legislature and various regulatory departments. Our mission is to create a positive understanding of the property & casualty insurance industry and to promote a pro-business/pro-policyholder environment in New Jersey. www.icnj.org

As an advocacy organization, the ICNJ promotes the interests of insurers and policyholders by supporting public policy that yields legislation, laws and regulations that create a market for available and affordable insurance, which includes the lines of auto, home/renters, commercial and workers’ compensation. This entails interaction at the NJ State House and at various events hosted or attended by the ICNJ.

The entry level position of Communication and Legislative Assistant is a key member of the ICNJ team, supporting all functions of the association.

Administrative responsibilities include:

• Answering phones and scheduling meetings;
• Performing daily duties, such as opening and sorting mail;
• Taking meeting minutes;
• Writing letters and memorandums;
• Keeping website database current;
• Updating and maintaining ICNJ server database;
• Assist with ICNJ event registration and overall coordination of seminars and conferences;
• Interact with ICNJ insurance company Board members and assist with member management.

Communication and Legislative responsibilities include:

• Assist senior staff with legislative and regulatory research and generate a daily newsletter of NJ/insurance-related news media for members.
• Track legislation and maintain such data base; monitor legislature’s schedule.
• Coordinate quarterly filings due to the NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission.
• Manage ICNJ communications on social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Represent the ICNJ at legislative committee hearings and political events, some of which will be early mornings and evenings.

Requirements: A working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, design platforms such as Canva, Adobe Express or similar software, and of social media platforms. Strong writing and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate an ability to multi-task; strong organizational skills. Some post-secondary education in political science and/or communication would be beneficial.

This is an entry level position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person