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