Policy and Legislative Director

The Fairness Project; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Vision & dental coverage

Job summary

The Virginia House Democratic Caucus (VHDC) seeks a Policy and Legislative Director to help develop policy positions, track legislation, and support caucus operations from its Richmond, VA office. The role collaborates with stakeholders to advance an affordable, resilient, and secure Virginia and reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include monitoring policy priorities, researching trends, preparing talking points and bill summaries, coordinating with communications, and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize objectives, juggle multiple projects, and maintain consistent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take both initiative and direction while managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Exercise discretion, confidentiality, and political judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working strategically and effectively with elected officials, including Caucus members, legislative staff, and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to the values and ideals of the Democratic Party.
• Willingness and ability to work extensive hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, including Docs and Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report Caucus policy priorities and bills to leadership and stakeholders.
• Research emerging policy trends and relevant studies or recommendations by state boards and commissions.
• Develop policy materials to support Caucus members, including talking points, bill summaries, and status updates.
• Collaborate with Communications Director to integrate policy priorities into messaging.
• Support caucus campaigns with legislative updates and related projects.
• Liaise with elected officials, government staff, lobbyists, advocates, and candidates.
• Assist with caucus operations and vendor management, including HR workflows and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Caucus Leadership and Executive Director.

Skills

Organization & Time Mgmt

Initiative

Discretion & Judgment

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Democratic values

Hours flexibility

Google Suite

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Virginia House Democratic Caucus (VHDC) seeks a Policy and Legislative Director to assist in developing policy positions and legislative initiatives, tracking of legislation, assisting with caucus operations, and working with stakeholders to build an affordable, resilient, and secure Virginia. This is an in-person position based in Richmond, VA. Applications are being considered on a rolling basis with the goal of an immediate start date.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the clear, consistent, and accurate monitoring, tracking, assessment, andreporting of Caucus policy priorities and other bills throughout the legislative processto Caucus Leadership, House Members, the Executive Director, and other stakeholders.
• Research emerging policy trends and stay abreast of relevant studies andrecommendations by state boards and commissions.
• Develop and disseminate policy materials to support Caucus members, includingtalking points, bill summaries, legislation status, FOIA procedures, etc.
• Collaborate with Communications Director and other staff to ensure Caucus policy andlegislative priorities are incorporated into Caucus messaging and communications.
• Support caucus campaign efforts to protect and expand our Democratic Majority, including working with the Executive Director and campaign staff to provide legislativeupdates, assist with questionnaires, and other projects to support candidates.
• Build relationships and liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, includingelected officials, government officials, legislative staff, lobbyists, advocates, andcandidates.
• Assist the Executive Director with caucus operations, including implementing andmaintaining standard office procedures, completing new employee paperwork,managing office supplies, liaising with Caucus HR and compliance vendors, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Caucus Leadership and the Executive Director.

Start Date, Location, and Compensation

Applications are being considered on a rolling basis with the goal of an immediate or prompt start date.
This is an in-person position based in Richmond, Virginia. The incumbent works closelywith Caucus Leadership and reports to the Executive Director.
The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience. VHDCoffers a full health care benefits package, including vision and dental coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritizeobjectives, juggle multiple projects, and maintain consistent attention to detail in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Ability to take both initiative and direction while managing multiple projects withcompeting deadlines.
• Exercise discretion, confidentiality, and political judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working strategically and effectively with elected officials, including Caucusmembers, legislative staff, and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to the values and ideals of the Democratic Party.
• Willingness and ability to work extensive hours, including nights and weekends asneeded.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, including Docs and Sheets.

Ideal Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the Virginia General Assembly, including legislative process,organization, and procedures.
• Experience developing and implementing standard office procedures, and working withexternal vendors.