Legislative Aide

Do you have a love for legislative processes and bill analysis? We are seeking someone to join our team as Legislative Aide. This position requires an understanding of the legislative process, exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, thoroughness, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines.

The Legislative Aide will help our team cover House and Senate actions in all 50 states, gavel-to-gavel. You must be available to work a schedule largely decided by state legislative calendars (heavy in Q1 & Q2, lighter Q3-Q4). This opportunity is: approximately half-time, remote, and a 1099 contract position. We are a growing, highly efficient team covering a variety of areas in the pet sector.

In the role you would be expected to:

· Bring with you knowledge of state legislative procedures.

· Assist in the tracking of legislative actions in all 50 states daily, based on key criteria, using an online software system.

· Quickly develop an understanding of the databases and the procedures for updating content and generating reports.

· Duties will include running reports on schedule for key clients and preparing bill summaries.

· Assist in monitoring and reporting on state regulatory and board activity.

To succeed in the role, you must have:

· One year of experience with state legislature/government, politics, or public policy

· Ability to read and summarize drafts of legislation and amendments

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent

· Knowledge of state legislative procedures

· No fear of picking up the phone to chase down a timely source/lead

· Attention to detail and good organizational abilities

· Ability to work a schedule that largely mirrors state legislative calendars

· Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines

· Basic knowledge of databases, the Internet, Microsoft Office and electronic media;

· Be good at general/issue-based research

Hourly Rate: $25-35 *based on experience

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Remote

Location:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote