Position Overview: This position will provide support for legislative functions such as tracking legislation; supporting local government engagement strategies; preparing relevant documents; writing reports; filing FPPC compliance reports; and other responsibilities. Provide administrative support to CA teams including the Vice President of Network.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Create and manage a bill list, with on-going bill and budget tracking and reporting, monitoring legislative calendars and communicating about hearings and deadlines.
- Analyze legislation, relevant policy and make recommendations.
- Engage with coalitions and trade associations.
- Preparation of position papers, strategic approaches, briefing materials, as directed.
- Draft and email weekly legislative updates, as directed.
- Monitor or attend legislative hearings and provide summaries, as directed.
- Manage calendars, meetings, travel for the Vice President of Network and Senior Director of Government Relations.
- Manages day-to-day activity in the Sacramento office including communication with building management and stocking office supplies as needed; assists with supplies/events in San Ramon office.
- Assist with the preparation of materials and logistics for onsite and offsite events.
- Perform other responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ legislative assistant experience.
- Thorough understanding of the California legislative/budget process.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Energetic, self-motivated, organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and prioritize time to meet deadlines.
- Professional writing skills, including knowledge of legislative standard.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity and prior experience with Capitol Track ™ a plus.
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
