We’re hiring!
Policy Analyst
Session-Only Position (Jaunary 2nd – June 1st)
Responsibilities
- Read all legislation that is introduced.
- Work collaboratively with the Senate Minority policy staff to conduct research and strategic analysis.
- Assist the policy staff in preparing memos and reports, as needed.
- Preparation of legislative research for Senators during committee meetings.
- Meet with Senators on a regular basis to discuss committee schedule.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with the Colorado legislative process and recent legislation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Strong reading comprehension and writing skills.
- Must be adaptable in a constantly changing environment and willing to work long hours.
- Must be able to work in an organized manner, with the ability to collaborate, problem solve, and work on a team while also taking individual responsibility to complete assignments.
- The individual in this position will maintain professionalism with every person they work with, including non-partisan staff, legislators and staff of the House and Senate Majority offices, constituents, and lobbyists.
Compensation
- $4,000 – 5,000 monthly commensurate with experience.
Email a cover letter and resume to jason.helland@coleg.gov
Applications must be submitted prior to Wednesday, November 15th
Legislative Analyst
Session-Only Position (Jaunary 2nd – June 1st)
Responsibilities
- Read and summarize all legislation that is introduced.
- Maintain an internal database tracking the status of each bill that is introduced.
- Produce daily outlines (bill sheets) for the members to use in committee and on the floor.
- Listen to committee and floor proceedings to keep track of votes.
- Assist the policy staff in preparing memos and reports, as needed.
- Research Governor appointments.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with the Colorado legislative process and recent legislation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Strong reading comprehension and data entry skills.
- Must be adaptable in a constantly changing environment and willing to work long hours.
- Must be able to work in an organized manner, with the ability to collaborate, problem solve, and work on a team while also taking individual responsibility to complete assignments.
- The individual in this position will maintain professionalism with every person they work with, including non-partisan staff, legislators and staff of the House and Senate Majority offices, constituents, and lobbyists.
Compensation
- $4,000 – 5,000 monthly commensurate with experience.
Email a cover letter and resume to jason.helland@coleg.gov
Applications must be submitted prior to Wednesday, November 15th
Legislative Aide
A Legislative Aide in the Colorado General Assembly is essentially the legislator’s personal staff. An Aide works with one legislator. An Aide handles all aspects of the legislator’s office – phone, e-mail, calendar, schedule meetings with stakeholders, constituent service, bill research, etc. A senior Aide may also supervise a junior Aide as well as interns.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) during the legislative session (January 10 – May 8). This is not a year-round position, however, opportunities to extend the service time exist. Compensation is $23/hour with insurance benefits and enrollment in PERA, the state’s pension program.
The position of Legislative Aide can be the beginning of a career in government whether at the staff level, departmental level, lobbying or, perhaps, elected official.
Compensation
- $23 per hour with optional health benifits.
To apply, please send your resume to: jerry.wheeler@coleg.gov