Scheduler & Legislative Aide

NY HELP No Agency Senate, NYS Title Scheduler & Legislative Aide Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $60000 to $70000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 35 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 198 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Duties Description The Office of State Senator Erik Bottcher is seeking to hire an Albany-based Scheduler & Legislative Aide. The Scheduler & Legislative Aide supports the Senator by managing the Senatoru2019s calendar, assisting with policy research and drafting legislation, meeting with advocates regarding legislative proposals, and supporting the Senatoru2019s Albany and New York City operations. Key duties include receiving, prioritizing, and responding to meeting and event invitations, managing the Senatoru2019s schedule and other schedules within the office. They work within the Legislative Team under the supervision of the Chief of Staff and act as a liaison between policy advocates, other legislative offices, and Senator Bottcheru2019s office, and monitors committee hearings and legislative sessions. The Scheduler & Legislative Aide helps research, develop, introduce, and advance legislation and policy that is aligned with Senator Bottcheru2019s legislative goals and committee responsibilities for District 47 and this dynamic role, you will:u2022Manage various office schedules and support event logisticsu2022Receive meeting requests and event invitations, and then prioritize, schedule, and correspond with both internal and external stakeholders as necessaryu2022Be a key member of the Legislative Teamu2022Perform research and help draft legislationu2022Attend meetings, committee hearings, and legislative sessions with and on behalf of the Senatoru2022Following up with legislative offices and staff to confirm committee meetings, briefing materials, appointments, and cancellationsu2022Effectively communicate with senior staff and district office staffu2022Have awareness of constituent services casework to develop possible legislative solutions to local concerns and issuesu2022Travel occasionally as needed Minimum Qualifications To move forward, you must have:u2022Demonstrated experience managing workflowsu2022Strong organizational skills and be detail-orientedu2022A strong interest in policy research and problem solvingu2022Knowledge of the New York State legislative process, organization, and procedures, including bill drafting and implementationu2022Strong written and verbal communication skillsu2022Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with coalitions and stakeholdersu2022Proficiency in relevant software programsu2022The ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with sound judgment and discretionu2022A bacheloru2019s degree in public policy or related field or a combination of education and experience Additional Comments This is a full-time, overtime exempt position. The salary range is $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education and terested candidates should submit a 1-page resume, a 1-page cover letter, and three professional referencesu2019 contact information to with the subject line u201cLegislative and Operations Aide.u201dThis 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:u2022Dental insuranceu2022Employee assistance programu2022Flexible spending accountu2022Health insuranceu2022Life insuranceu2022Paid time offu2022Parental leaveu2022Retirement planu2022Sick timeu2022Tuition reimbursementu2022Vision insuranceu2022Wellness 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 Fax Email Address Address Street 198 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a 1-page resume, a 1-page cover letter, and three professional referencesu2019 contact information to with the subject line u201cScheduler & Legislative Aide.u201d

Created: 2026-04-01