[jobsthatareLEFT] Progressive NYC Council Member seeks Legislative/Budget Director

June 5, 2017

[jobsthatareLEFT] Progressive NYC Council Member seeks Legislative/Budget Director

JOB TYPE: Full Time
SALARY Details: Salary is commensurate
PUBLISHED: 05/30/2017
START DATE: 07/01/2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06/25/2017
ADDRESS: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Description:

Progressive Brooklyn Council Member seeks a Legislative Director with communications responsibilities.

This position will handle committee assignments, manage committee responsibilities, and help to communicate successes in both of these areas to constituents.

Responsibilities:
  • Advance the Council Member's legislative agenda through strategic policy development and advocacy
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key policy and advocacy thought leaders
  • Ensure policy implementation through regulatory advocacy
  • Manage in-District special projects, including land use applications and planning studies
  • Work closely with communications director to develop compelling narratives around policy and budget campaigns
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-5 years of policy and advocacy experience
  • Strong analytical, research and writing skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Tenacious spirit and a good sense of humor are a plus
  • Background in social services, policy analyst, or both a major plus
Level of Language Proficiency:
English required, Spanish a plus.

Professional Level:
Professional

Minimum Education Required:
4-year degree

How to Apply:
To apply, please send a resume and two writing samples to councilstaff1@gmail.com

https://www.idealist.org/en/government-job/070a984651684bc8ac15952a2356eeed-legislative-and-budget-director-new-york-city-council-member-stephen-levin-brooklyn

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