Legislative Affairs Specialist III

• Acts as a primary liaison with members of congress, their staff and committees of congress
• may appear before congressional committees/groups and travels to state councils to discuss AFSCME’s legislative agenda
• Monitors legislative activities, provides analysis and comments on legislation, and advocates for AFSCME’s position on legislation
• Develops testimony, letters of support, and other written statements and may serve as AFSCME's spokesperson with members of congress, congressional and agency staff, and interest groups
• In consultation with other relevant departments, assists with drafting and revising legislative language
• provides briefings on proposed legislation and amendments proposed during legislative sessions
• and keeps relevant departments apprised of developments
• Serves as a specialist concentrating on major legislative/regulatory issues
• In consultation with department leadership, develops grassroots legislative campaign field plans to engage affiliates and coalition partners in campaigns to advance AFSCME’s major legislative priorities
• Responds to affiliate and members’ inquiries on a wide variety of legislative and regulatory issues
• May staff various policy making bodies within AFSCME, as assigned
• Represents AFSCME at various professional meetings/gatherings, conducts briefings and workshops at International and affiliate conferences and meetings
• Prepares legislative summaries and reports for various AFSCME and outside publications
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with course work in political science, history, or government
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience or equivalent combination
• Considerable experience in working for labor unions or federal, state or local governments
• Considerable experience in oral and written communications including public speaking
• Considerable knowledge of the legislative process and the workings of Congress
• Thorough knowledge of relevant coalition and support group organizations’ operations
• Strong ability to communicate complicated information effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to organize relevant lobbying coalitions
• Travel and extended work hours including weekends are required
• A valid driver’s license is required

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