Legislative Coordinator

Florida Housing Finance Corporation; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Florida Housing Finance Corporation is seeking a Legislative Coordinator to support its External Affairs team in Tallahassee. You will track legislation, analyze policy, and prepare briefs while coordinating with lawmakers and government officials.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in legislative affairs, strong research and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. This in-person role requires collaboration with the Managing Director of External Affairs and other staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, or public policy.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and ability to monitor and analyze legislation.
• Experience researching legislation and preparing analyses, summaries, or reports.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with legislators and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze legislation and support proposal development.
• Support legislative session activities and government relations efforts.
• Prepare policy responses to inquiries and briefing materials.
• Conduct research and deliver policy presentations.

Skills

Legislative knowledge

Policy analysis

Research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Organization:

At Florida Housing Finance Corporation, we are passionate about helping Floridians find a place to call home. For over 40 years, we have welcomed home more than 2,000,000 families. Our vision is to be recognized as an outstanding provider of innovative, measurable, data-driven, and fiscally sustainable solutions for affordable housing in our state. Do you share our values and want to make an impact? At Florida Housing, your work will help provide safe and affordable housing opportunities to our Florida families.

Job Description:

Florida Housing Finance Corporation is recruiting for a business professional to join our team as a Legislative Coordinator. This is a highly responsible position working under the direction of the Managing Director of External Affairs.

The Legislative Coordinator reports to and supports the Managing Director of External Affairs in coordinating Florida Housing's legislative strategy, bill tracking, government relations, and public policy initiatives. This position provides policy research, bill analysis, legislative session support, and administrative coordination while serving as a liaison to legislative offices. The Legislative Coordinator works closely with the Managing Director of External Affairs to advance Florida Housing's legislative priorities and strategic objectives.

Position Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Business Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in legislative affairs, government relations, public policy, public administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and the ability to monitor, analyze, and communicate the impact of proposed legislation.
• Experience researching legislation and preparing bill analyses, policy summaries, legislative reports, briefing materials, or formal correspondence.
• Excellent analytical, research, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and summarize complex information.
• Ability to support executive leadership while exercising sound professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships while professionally representing Florida Housing with legislators, government officials, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Legislative Tracking, Analysis, and Proposal Support
• Legislative Session, Government Relations, External Affairs Support
• Legislative Inquiries and Policy Responses
• Research and Presentations
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a state agency, legislative office, elected official, governmental affairs office, or public affairs organization.
• Experience using legislative tracking and reporting software, including LobbyTools.
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.

This is an in-person position in the Tallahassee office of Florida Housing Finance Corporation. We do not offer remote work options.

*Note: Florida Housing Finance Corporation does not offer employer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary and Benefits:

Anticipated hiring salary is $50,000 - $65 ,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Florida Housing provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, and other miscellaneous programs. Paid vacation, sick and personal leave; 11 paid holidays; and 401/457 retirement accounts.

Criminal History Check:

A criminal history check will be conducted on the selected applicant.