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The Chief of Staff is the Assemblymember’s team lead, who ensures that the office’s daily and long-term operations are effectively working towards the Assemblymember’s goals to support the constituents of the 109th Assembly District. They are the primary liaison between the office and governmental agencies, stakeholders, and community leaders, and implement the office’s legislative initiatives while managing the staff. They work in tandem with the District Director and together form the Executive Committee to maintain and improve office systems and procedures while leading constituent services, community affairs, communications, legislative work, and scheduling. They also support and advise the Assemblymember, and work with them to develop relationships and achieve strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manages office staff, including daily tasks and projects while setting the direction for staff and obtaining regular reports by staff members to monitor the progress of the office’s goals

• Facilitates consistent and transparent communication with staff around decisions and decision-making roles

• Manages relationships with stakeholders including other elected officials’ offices, state agencies, community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, advocates, labor unions, and others.

• Facilitates an office culture of respect and open communication; mediates and resolves conflict within the staff

• Sets agendas and facilitates meetings for the team ensuring delegation of tasks and projects

• Establishes, maintains, and examines systems so that workflows are clear and information is easy to find and understand

• Proposes the policy agenda for the Assemblymember, analyzes legislation, provides policy consultation in key areas of interest for the Assemblymember, and prepares briefings for the Assemblymember on key legislative items

• Manages the time and priorities of the Assemblymember at a high level

• Ensures appropriate staffing is delegated for the Assemblymember at all times including on weekends and evenings

• Oversees the office’s internal and external communications

• Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Key abilities and experience:

• Excellent time management skills with an eye towards efficiency and efficacy; works under tight deadlines and can prioritize multiple projects and tasks

• Demonstrated commitment to organizing in working class communities and building power in Albany, Guilderland, New Scotland, and the greater New York State.

• Empathy and respect for constituents

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Collaborative and flexible; able to shift directions and/or tactics when needed

• Ability to work with basic office computer applications and social media platforms

• Knowledge of and familiarity with the communities of the district

The Most Important:

• Understands the legislative process, as well as the structure and policies of the New York State legislature, and is effective at coalition building in a legislative context

Location: The role is based in Albany, NY. During the legislative session, the Chief of Staff will be based in the Legislative Office Building. When not in session, the Chief of Staff will be in the District Office.

Salary and Benefits:

$75,000 per year for a full-time overtime exempt position. This position offers health, vision + dental insurance, a retirement plan, and an opt-in life insurance policy. This position comes with sick days, vacation days, and personal time, as well as state holidays.

To Apply:

Apply for the Chief of Staff position here

Start Date: January 1, 2025

The NYS Assembly is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with its policy of non discrimination on the basis of disability - as well as the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to employment. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks highly encouraged to apply.