Legislative Aide, Senate Majority Intergovernmental Affairs

Senate, NYS; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senate, NYS seeks a Legislative Aide based in Albany to support Democratic Conference members with committee vote analysis, legislative research, and bill drafting. You will coordinate liaison work between members and majority leadership, and compile district-specific data for informed policy decisions.

This role requires strong writing and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and meticulous attention to detail to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced legislative office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or related field preferred; relevant work experience may substitute.
• Familiarity with legislative procedures, committee operations, bill drafting, and voting processes
• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to provide concise summaries and recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Skills

Legislative research

Bill drafting

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience may substitute

Job description

The Legislative Aide supports members of the New York State Senate Democratic Conference with committee vote analysis, legislative research, bill drafting, and liaison work between members and majority leadership. Based in Albany, this role involves district-specific data compilation, in-depth bill tracking, and coordination of communication within the Senate Majority Intergovernmental Affairs office.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or related field preferred; relevant work experience may substitute
• Familiarity with legislative procedures, committee operations, bill drafting, and voting processes
• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to provide concise summaries and recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines