Legislative Aide and Committee Clerk

The Office of State Senator James Skoufis seeks a full-time Legislative Aide & Committee Clerk (Aide) to support the Office’s Legislative Director, Director of Investigations, and assist with the operations of the Investigations and Operations (IGO) Committee.

Candidates must be highly dependable, organized, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

The ideal person for this role thrives in self-driven environments, understands the workings of the Legislature, and demonstrates a strong commitment to public service.

• Prepare and file necessary paperwork to introduce, amend, and co-sponsor legislation, including Legislative Bill Drafts, sponsor memos, buck slips, and other official documents.
• Coordinate with Assembly offices, Senate committees, and central staff to advance the Senator’s bills through the legislative process
• Respond to constituent inquiries via phone and email regarding policy or budgetary questions, legislative proposals, and policy opinions
• Take and summarize meetings with lobbyists, advocacy organizations, and other elected officials’ staff on a wide array of policy and budgetary topics
• Attend legislative briefings, hearings, and events; provide summaries and strategic recommendations based on content
• Schedule and facilitate IGO committee meetings, ensuring all procedural requirements are met and that organized records of committee proceedings and votes are maintained
• Draft and distribute committee meeting agendas, including coordination with relevant Senators, central staff, and stakeholders
• Track all bills referred to the IGO committee, including their status, support, opposition, and priority level
• Assist with in-depth policy research and provide issue briefs, memos, and recommendations to inform the Senator’s legislative initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

To move Forward you must have:

• One year of experience in a policy-oriented or public service setting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Occasional travel to District Office if based in Albany

Preference will be given to those who have:

• Familiarity with Orange County
• Familiarity with the legislative process or state government
• Software familiarity: Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Forms), Microsoft Suite

Additional Information

This is a full-time, overtime exempt position. The salary range is $45,000 to $50,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter, and three writing samples to salzmann@nysenate.gov with the subject line: Legislative Aide & Committee Clerk

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.