District Director

Senator Julian Cyr represents Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. First elected to the State Senate in November 2016, Senator Cyr is now serving in his third term and is among the youngest senators in the 40-member body. He is the Senate Assistant Majority Whip; Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery; Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion; Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs; and serves on committees with oversight of health care policy, public health, telecommunications and energy, COVID-19 emergency management, and redistricting. The District Director manages constituent services, District events, and the District Office for Senator Cyr. Other major responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, drafting various types of internal and external correspondence, and advising the Senator on District-related matters.

Position title: District Director Time: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Position based in: District based, with regular days in Hyannis, MA and routine travel to Boston, MA (Virtual for the time being)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as primary staff for the Senator’s District Office.
• Manage constituent services.
• Liaise with state agencies to manage ongoing constituent cases.
• Partner with Representative offices to assist shared constituents.
• Liaise with municipal officials and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the District.
• Plan and staff meetings and events across the District for the Senator.
• Coordinate with other Cape delegation and legislative offices for scheduling and planning district-wide meetings and events.
• Represent and staff the Senator at events and meetings as necessary.
• Serve as Senator’s designee to commissions and task forces, as assigned.
• Oversee the creation of legislative citations and resolutions.
• Manage and respond to all grant support letter requests.
• Assist the Legislative Director in monitoring and recommending bill co-sponsorships, resolutions, and legislative letter sign-on requests, especially for District-related priorities.
• Help summarize, research, draft, and file legislation, amendments, and bill testimony.
• Provide staff support for legislative and policy research, communications and social media projects, and community events as assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires the following:

• Knowledge of or professional experience with the Cape and Islands District that demonstrates an understanding of the region’s priorities and key issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research, writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to solve problems and complete projects.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Regular travel across the Cape & Islands District and to the State House.
• Willingness and ability to work some evening and weekend hours, especially during busy periods of the legislative year.
• Any combination of education and experience that indicates strong writing and analytic reasoning skills.

Strongly desired, but not required:

• Knowledge of the Massachusetts Legislature, legislative process, and Massachusetts Law.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.

Benefits and Compensation

Eligible employees of the Massachusetts Senate are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of policy initiatives and services to the diverse population served by the Legislature. The Senate’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of state employee benefits for eligible employees which you may consider towards your overall compensation, including, but not limited to:

• 75% state paid medical insurance premium
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
• Competitive Senate-sponsored parental leave
• Tuition Benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
• Long-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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The Senate requires all Senate employees to have received COVID-19 vaccination [by October 15, 2021] or to have been approved for exemption as a condition of employment. Finalists will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination or request an exemption due to a sincerely held religious belief or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

To apply: Applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, one-page cover letter, and 3 references to Chief of Staff Liz Ganz: Elizabeth.Ganz@masenate.gov No calls, please.

The Office of State Senator Julian Cyr is committed to providing equal access to job opportunities for all and, as such, employment decisions in our office are made without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, or genetic information. Senator Cyr and his staff are committed to creating a work environment free from discrimination.

The Massachusetts Senate is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the diverse commonwealth we serve, and women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Official Title: Admin Aide Legislative

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston - State House

Job: Administrative Services

Agency: Senate

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Sep 24, 2021, 12:21:01 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Biweekly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Diana Kasule - 6177221212