Constituent Liaison

NY HELP Yes Agency Senate, NYS Title Constituent Liaison Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade 15 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $25000 to $30000 Annually Employment Type Part-Time Part-time Percent 50% Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 17.5 Workday From 9 AM To 12 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Tompkins Street Address 217 North Aurora Street City Ithaca State NY Zip Code 14850 Minimum Qualifications Advanced written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with the district, as well as the concerns and challenges facing it residentsUnderstanding of legislative policies, state laws, state grant programs, and other relevant state, local, and federal resourcesEducation/degree – associates, bachelor’s or advanced degreeTime flexibility – ability to work some weekends and evenings as necessaryDemonstrated history of working collaborativelyAbility to travel within the district and to and from Albany for major events is desirable Duties Description The mission of our office is to ensure that our constituents in the district and all New Yorkers are provided with access to resources and are empowered in NYS through equitable and inclusive policies and practices. Our office has an immediate opening for a Constituent Liaison based in our district office.Strong interpersonal/communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and the capacity to work on/undertake multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously are a must. The selected candidate will work closely with senior members of our district office, as well as senior staff of other elected officials and organizations.The Constituent Liaison position is part-time, salaried, and located in Senate District 52, in Ithaca.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Handle constituent cases and follow up with appropriate agencies to see cases throughAct as a liaison and go to person between members of the community, local and state agencies and the SenatorAttend community meetings and events to provide information about and promote the Senator’s initiatives to address issues and concernsRemain current on the Senator’s legislative and policy agenda and serve as a resource regarding those issues for the local community and colleagues Input information and monitor the New York State Senate Bluebird database to ensure casework is properly documented in the database in a timely manner – knowledge of the NYS Senate Bluebird database is not requiredProvide status updates to the Community Affairs Director on caseloads, community issues, events, staff concerns, scheduling issues, and any other matter that may require the team’s attentionCollaborate with staff to address community concerns by developing and implementing strategies that utilize tools at the team’s disposal, including correspondence, communication platforms, forums, events, and meetingsTo learn more about our mission and the exciting work visit:https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/lea-webb Additional Comments The salary range is $25,000 to $30,000, commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveRetirement planSick timeTuition reimbursementVision insuranceWellness ProgramThe New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Hiring Manager Telephone n/a Fax n/a Email Address [email protected] Address Street 217 North Aurora Street City Ithaca State NY Zip Code 14850 Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.