Description
This position provides complex administrative, analytical, and professional support in day-to-day operations of assigned program, department, policy committee and/or legislative activities.
Some of the essential duties include:
• Support Cal Cities' advocacy efforts by assisting with legislative, policy, and grassroots engagement activities.
• Research, track, and analyze legislation affecting California cities and prepare written analyses for staff, committees, and members.
• Draft legislative position letters, member communications, policy materials, and articles on emerging issues.
• Staff assigned policy committees and task forces, including preparing agendas, meeting materials, analyses, and summaries.
• Represent Cal Cities at legislative meetings, policy discussions, conferences, and member events as assigned.
• Respond to inquiries from members, public officials, and stakeholders on legislative and policy matters.
• Monitor legislative trends, policy developments, and news impacting local government and California cities.
• Provide administrative and professional support for Cal Cities' legislative priorities and advocacy initiatives.
Legislative Affairs Department
The Legislative Affairs department is fundamental to the Cal Cities mission to protect local control. Supporting the development of policy and advocating cities interests, the department serves a vital link in the exchange of information between city officials and the Legislature, Governor, state agencies and various interest groups. The department works to shape issues that are important to cities operating from the belief that advocacy and policy development are most effective through coalition building and collaboration.
Work Schedule & Office Location
Cal Cities' normal work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, the position does require early morning, evening and weekend hours as dictated by responsibilities, workload, and legislative process. Overnight and multi-night travel as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Depending on qualifications. Formal salary range is $65,000 - $107,300. A qualified candidate will most likely fall in the $73,080 - $81,200 range.
Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members; 2% at 62 for new CalPERS members.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may defer compensation through Cal Cities Mission Square defined contribution plan.
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: Employees participate in an optional benefit program that includes dental insurance, vision insurance and medical coverage selected from three HMO, two PPO plans, and two HSA plans.
Life Insurance: Employer-paid $50,000 life insurance coverage for employees. Supplemental employee-paid coverage is available.
Other Benefits: Under employer's optional benefit program, employees may use a portion of their salaries on a pre-tax basis to cover childcare and/or certain health care expenses.
Vacation: Two weeks annually; three weeks after five years of service.
Holidays: Employees receive twelve paid holidays annually.
Sick Leave: Employees earn twelve days annually.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in political science, economics, communications, history, planning, or a related field. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable. Two (2) years of experience with demonstrated success in legislative or local government research and analysis, including drafting letters, reports and written analysis or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Subject matter expertise in areas of assignments is strongly desirable. Some direct connection to local government is desirable.
Recruitment/Decision Schedule
The goal is to complete the recruitment process at the earliest opportunity and welcome the new team member on board as soon as possible.
