Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Director
Reports to: Executive Director & Chairperson
Location: Albany, NY (with travel across New York State as needed)
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Compensation: $55,000
Start Date:
Position Overview:
The New York State Legislative Women’s Caucus is a bipartisan & bicameral coalition of female-identifying legislators committed to advancing policies that empower women, support families, and promote equity across New York State. The Assistant Director will play a critical leadership and coordination role, supporting the Executive Director in strategic planning, legislative engagement, event execution, communications, and coalition-building.
This role requires a highly motivated, mission-driven individual who is deeply passionate about gender equity, public service, and the legislative process.
Key Responsibilities:Legislative & Policy Support
- Assist in monitoring, tracking, and analyzing legislation related to women’s rights, economic justice, reproductive health, education, caregiving, and related policy areas.
- Prepare policy briefs, talking points, and reports to support caucus priorities.
- Coordinate with members and their staff to support legislative advocacy and communications efforts.
Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Support the Executive Director in developing the Caucus’s strategic plan and annual goals.
- Help facilitate bi-weekly or monthly Caucus meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain minutes.
- Serve as liaison between Caucus members, staffers, state agencies, and advocacy groups.
Program & Event Management
- Assist in the planning and execution of conferences, hearings, public forums, press events, and recognition ceremonies.
- Manage logistics for events including scheduling, vendor relations, permits, and promotion.
Communications & Outreach
- Support the creation of press releases, newsletters, and social media content.
- Build and maintain relationships with media, community leaders, advocates, and partner organizations.
- Help design public awareness campaigns aligned with the Caucus’s mission.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain records, databases, and documents related to Caucus initiatives.
- Manage correspondence and scheduling for the Executive Director and key Caucus events.
- Track budgets, expenses, and provide administrative reports when necessary.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Gender Studies, Communications, or related field.
- experience in legislative affairs, public policy, advocacy, or nonprofit management.
- Strong writing, research, communication and content creation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to gender equity and intersectional advocacy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced political environment.
Preferred:
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- Experience working with elected officials, state agencies, or legislative bodies.
- Knowledge of New York State government structure and legislative process.
- Familiarity with digital media and communications platforms.
Work Environment:
This position is based in Albany, NY, with occasional travel across the state. The Assistant Director must be available for in-person meetings, hearings, and events as needed, especially during the legislative session.
How to Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (policy-related preferred) to cosbx79@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person