Legislative Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plans 401/457

Job summary

Florida Housing Finance Corporation is seeking a Legislative Coordinator to support the Managing Director of External Affairs in coordinating legislative strategy, bill tracking, and public policy initiatives. The role involves policy research, bill analyses, session support, and serving as a liaison to legislators.

The successful candidate will contribute to advancing Florida Housing's legislative priorities and collaborate with colleagues to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in public policy, government relations, or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in legislative affairs, government relations, or public policy.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and ability to monitor, analyze, and communicate impact of proposed legislation.
• Experience researching legislation and preparing bill analyses, policy summaries, or briefing materials.
• Excellent analytical, research, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track legislation and provide analysis and proposals to support legislative strategy.
• Support legislative session activities and government relations initiatives.
• Respond to legislative inquiries and prepare policy responses.
• Prepare research presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legislative tracking

Policy research

Bill analysis

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

LobbyTools

Legislative tracking software

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.

Requirements

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.

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK:

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

*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.

Location: 227 N Bronough Street Suite 5000, Tallahassee, FL, 32301-1367, United States

Base Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 / Year

Job Category: Coordinator

Employee Type: FT Exempt

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.

ABOUT THE CORPORATION:

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.