[jobsthatareLEFT] Policy Research Assistant New York State Senator (Part-Time)

November 17, 2016

[jobsthatareLEFT] Policy Research Assistant New York State Senator (Part-Time)

 

Responsibilities include policy research and analysis.

1. Policy research and analysis
Under guidance from the Director of Communications/Policy, undertake specific research on political and public-policy issues relevant to the 20th Senate District.
- Monitoring and researching developments and drafting policy papers. 
- Liaise with organizations to collect and compile policy-specific data
-Draft op-ed pieces and releases based on research. 

2. Other
- Act as a resource for a range of miscellaneous tasks.


The ideal candidate will:
- Be a recent graduate of a relevant program.
- Possess very strong English-language written and oral communication skills
. Bilingualism is an asset but not required.
- Be self-assured and 
possess a demonstrated ability to think critically and analytically.
- Have an understanding and interest in New York public policy and political issues.
- Be comfortable using the telephone and email to seek appointments, confirm meetings and follow-up as needed.
- Have familiarity with workplace related computer programs (MS Word, Powerpoint, Access, web browsing, email, etc.) 
- Be able to work in a dynamic office setting as part of a team, and also work independently with little supervision.
- Possess excellent time-management, multi-tasking and administrative skills.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume:
20thSenateDistrict@gmail.com

Salary range: 
Commensurate with qualifications and experience


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