Policy & Legislative Director — Virginia Caucus Strategy

NOBEL Women; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (vision & dental)

Job summary

Virginia House Democratic Caucus (VHDC) in Richmond seeks a Policy and Legislative Director to shape policy positions, track legislation, and support caucus operations with stakeholders to build an affordable, resilient Virginia.

This in-person role requires coordinating with leadership, researching trends, developing policy materials, and communicating priorities to members and partners. Applications are rolling with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and political judgment.
• Experience working with elected officials, staff, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to Democratic Party values.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including nights/weekends.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs/Sheets).

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring, tracking, assessment, and reporting of caucus policy priorities and other bills to leadership, members, and stakeholders.
• Research policy trends and relevant studies and recommendations.
• Develop and disseminate policy materials: talking points, bill summaries, status updates, FOIA procedures.
• Collaborate with Communications Director to align caucus messaging with policy priorities.
• Support caucus campaigns with legislative updates and questionnaires.
• Build relationships with elected officials, staff, lobbyists, advocates, and candidates.
• Assist with caucus operations, HR, vendor liaison, and office procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by caucus leadership and executive director.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion

Political judgment

Google Suite

Willingness to work odd hours

Job description

Virginia House Democratic Caucus (VHDC) in Richmond seeks a Policy and Legislative Director to shape policy positions, track legislation, and support caucus operations with stakeholders to build an affordable, resilient Virginia.

This in-person role requires coordinating with leadership, researching trends, developing policy materials, and communicating priorities to members and partners. Applications are rolling with an immediate start.