Special Assistant, NYS Assembly Office

Office Of Assemblymember Chris Burdick

100 South Bedford Road, Suite 150

Mount Kisco, NY 10549

(914) 244-4450

Please submit cover letters and resumes:

Attn: Heather Lackey, lackeyh@nyassembly.gov

Position Title: Special Assistant

Job Description: Seeking full-time, Special Assistant in the Mount Kisco District Office for NYS Assemblymember Chris Burdick. This is an in-person position.

Date: February 6, 2024

Duties include:

• Conducting communications with the nine municipalities in the 93rd District, New York State Legislators, state and federal government offices.

• Assisting with grants, budget letters, budget initiatives, capital funding requests.

• Constituent services.

o Assisting constituents with problems and issues with state, federal, and municipal offices.

• Drafting email and other communications to constituents and provide follow-up with agencies, organizations, companies, etc., on behalf of constituents.

• Receiving and placing phone calls to constituents and intergovernmental departments.

• Meetings (and preparation for meetings) in District office or outside District office.

• Assisting the Assemblymember with development of program and legislative initiatives; performing research and evaluating issues; responding to public inquiries.

• Representing Member at meetings and various events.

• Completing special projects.

• Maintaining databases, spreadsheets, contact lists.

• Supervising office interns.

• May be given the responsibility for the duties of other staff members in the event of their absence or unavailability.

• Performing such duties as are necessary to the proper operation of this office.

Qualifications:

• College degree (four-year)

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Stellar interpersonal skills to work with a variety of stakeholders including constituents, governmental partners and organizations.

• Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational skills.

Compensation:

• Starting salary of $45,000 a year, 35 hours a week.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid Assembly holidays, paid vacation and personal days, and retirement (pension) plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Kisco, NY 10549: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person