Minority Policy Advisor (Democrat Caucus)

Schedule: Full-time

Summary of Position: Researches and analyzes legislation for members of the Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Chief of Staff and Minority Policy Director.

Essential functions include:

1. Researches, analyzes and summarizes bills, amendments and legislative topics

2. Provides talking points for members

3. Consults with legislators, legislative staff, and Legislative Service Commission staff on policy issues

4. Tracks legislation via computer and database tools

5. Provides information and works with lobbyists and employees in other legislative and government offices and agencies

6. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Policy Director

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Understands legislative process and terminology

• Understands state government

• Conducts legislative and policy research

• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

• Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines

• Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• One year of relevant work experience

The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

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Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.