Strategic Legislative & Policy Advisor

City of Bloomington, IN; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bloomington, Indiana invites applications for a Legislative Affairs Specialist. The incumbent will monitor, summarize, and analyze local, state, and federal legislation to support the City’s goals across economic vitality, housing, safety, and sustainability.

Essential duties include tracking bills, preparing reports and testimony, developing policy positions, and coordinating with the Mayor's Office and Cabinet. Evening/weekend events may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend, restate, and analyze complex legislative materials and discourse.
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze data for reports and briefs.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and reviews proposed bills, amendments, regulations, and hearings at local, state, and federal levels.
• Attends meetings, reviews minutes, creates summaries, flags items for action, performs research.
• Prepares reports, briefs, memos, or testimony on legislative impacts, benefits, or risks.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Policy communication

Research ability

Clear written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Public Administration / Political Science / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The City of Bloomington, Indiana invites applications for a Legislative Affairs Specialist. The incumbent will monitor, summarize, and analyze local, state, and federal legislation to support the City’s goals across economic vitality, housing, safety, and sustainability.

Essential duties include tracking bills, preparing reports and testimony, developing policy positions, and coordinating with the Mayor's Office and Cabinet. Evening/weekend events may be required.