Legislative Advisor (Administrator III)

Civicworks; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legislative Advisor (Administrator III) supports the Office of Government Affairs within the Maryland State Department of Education, coordinating legislative affairs, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications related to statewide education priorities.

The role builds relationships with the Maryland General Assembly, local education agencies, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and advance the agency's mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• Six years of administrative staff or professional work experience.
• Three or more years of experience working with the Maryland General Assembly (preferred).
• One or more years of experience assisting with strategic communications and outreach efforts (preferred).
• Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislation and support policy education initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement events with education partners and communities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communications

Legislative monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

The Legislative Advisor (Administrator III) supports the Office of Government Affairs within the Maryland State Department of Education, coordinating legislative affairs, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications related to statewide education priorities. The role builds relationships with the Maryland General Assembly, local education agencies, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and advance the agency's mission. Key responsibilities include monitoring legislation, coordinating stakeholder engagement events, and supporting policy education initiatives.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required
• Six years of administrative staff or professional work experience
• Three or more years of experience working with the Maryland General Assembly (preferred)
• One or more years of experience assisting with strategic communications and outreach efforts (preferred)
• Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license may be required