Legislative Director & Deputy Chief of Staff

POSITION DESCRIPTION: LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR & DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF 

OVERVIEW:

·       The Office of Senator Jeff Waldstreicher is seeking a Legislative Director / Deputy Chief of Staff. The Legislative Director must have sharp attention to detail, keen writing skills, an ability to problem-solve, and the willingness to be flexible and friendly under pressure. This position is part-time during the interim and full-time during the Legislative Session. Senator Waldstreicher is a member of Senate Leadership, represents Montgomery County’s District 18 in the Maryland State Senate, and serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Two or more years’ experience in government & politics, constituent affairs, event organizing, or administrative duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

Constituent Services

·       Serving the residents of District 18 is a top priority. Intake, record, and respond to constituents in a timely manner and make good faith efforts to assist in resolving their concerns. Assist the Chief of Staff in overseeing the office email account. Work with staff and the Senator to meet expectations of constituents. Interface with federal, state, and county offices in seeking resolution to constituent needs.

Community Engagement

·       Meet with community leaders, associations, and constituent groups. Build and maintain relationships with staff in other governmental offices and report to the Senator and Chief of Staff on opportunities for collaboration.

Strategic Communications

·       Remain current with developments taking place in traditional and social media relating to Senator Waldstreicher, District 18, Montgomery County, and Maryland at large. Brief the Senator and Chief of Staff on important developments, and work to advise on the best course of action to respond to community concerns on social media and in traditional media. Manage Senator Waldstreicher’s weekly email. 

Supporting Senator Waldstreicher’s Legislative Agenda

·       Assist Senator and Chief of Staff in preparing legislative briefing materials, talking points, policy memos, and work with Chief of Staff to ensure Senator is prepared for legislative hearings. Attend and represent Senator at policy-focused boards & commission meetings as needed. Manage several policy research and development projects.

 General

·       Reports to Chief of Staff

·       Flexibility with schedule for evenings (uncommon) and weekend (rare) events during the legislative interim period

·       Flexibility with schedule during the 90-day legislative session from mid-January to mid-April

Interested candidates should submit resume (references & writing sample preferred but not required):

Senator Jeff Waldstreicher

Attention: Kara Dudley, Chief of Staff

jeff.waldstreicher@senate.state.md.us