Job Description
Minority Policy Advisor (Democrat Caucus)
(240001QO)Summary of Position: Researches and analyzes legislation for members of the Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Chief of Staff and Minority Policy Director.
Essential functions include:
1. Researches, analyzes and summarizes bills, amendments and legislative topics
2. Provides talking points for members
3. Consults with legislators, legislative staff, and Legislative Service Commission staff on legislative policy issues
4. Prepares miscellaneous computer and database assignments
5. Provides information and works with lobbyists and employees in other legislative and government offices and agencies
6. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Chief of Staff or one of the caucus directors
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Understands legislative process and terminology
- Understands state government
- Conducts legislative and policy research
- Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
- Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines
- Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- One year of relevant work experience
The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Downtown Parking
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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