Duties Description The Chief of Staff is the Assembly member’s team lead, who ensures that the office’s
daily and long-term operations are effectively working towards the Assembly member’s goals to support the constituents. They are the primary liaison between the office and governmental agencies, stakeholders, and community leaders, and implement the office’s legislative initiatives while managing the staff. They work in tandem with the District Director and together form the Executive Committee to maintain and improve office systems and procedures while leading constituent services, community affairs, communications, legislative work, and scheduling. They also support and advise the Assembly member, and work with them to develop relationships and achieve strategic goals.
Minimum Qualifications Key abilities and experience:
Excellent time management skills with an eye towards efficiency and efficacy;
works under tight deadlines and can prioritize multiple projects and tasks
Empathy and respect for constituents
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Collaborative and flexible; able to shift directions and/or tactics when needed
? Ability to work with basic office computer applications and social media
platforms
? Knowledge of and familiarity with the communities of the district
The Most Important:
? Understands the legislative process, as well as the structure and policies of the
New York State legislature, and is effective at coalition building in a legislative
context