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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/22/26

Applications Due06/20/26

Vacancy ID216705

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AgencySenate, NYS

TitlePolicy and Community Coordinator

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $75000 to $80000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 10 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Kings

Street Address 212 Evergreen Avenue

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11221

Duties Description The Policy and Community Coordinator serves as a liaison between community organizations, policy advocates, and our office to develop and advance legislation that is aligned with the needs of Senate District 18 as well as Senator Salazar's legislative goals and committee responsibilities. This role contains responsibilities from both the legislative team and the constituent services team.

Responsibilities in this role include (but are not limited to):

Legislative Responsibilities

• Meet with organizations and constituents to work on policies that will benefit SD18 or are related to the Senator's committee
• Assist in organizing Committee meetings
• Work with the Legislative Director to draft bills and the corresponding bill memos
• Coordinate with advocates to gain legislative and community support
• Prep the Senator and other team members with legislative talking points for hearings and other legislative related matters
• Meet with legislative team to strategize which policies to prioritize throughout legislative session
• Attend events, meetings, and rallies pertaining to policy interests of the Senator

Constituent Services Responsibilities

• Assist constituents by answering the phone and email and taking any walk-in appointments
• Contact government agencies and non-profits to address constituent issues
• Attend events and community meetings on an ad hoc basis and help plan if necessary
• Analyze casework to notice trends or areas where constituents can be better served and updating the team, especially as this relates to legislation
• May run political educational programming based on Salazar legislation for constituents and target-based communities

Minimum Qualifications •This role is based out of the district office in Brooklyn, but may require travel to Albany during the legislative session (January to June) once or twice per month.

• This role requires at least two in-person office days a week. Our office is open Monday-Thursday, 10am-5:30pm. Weekend and evening events will most likely be required as well, but they are infrequent.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Interest and background in housing policy and/or criminal legal system is preferred.
• Knowledge of NYS Senate District 18 is a plus.

Additional Comments Salary range is $75,000 to $80,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to block@nysenate.gov and swiecek@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.

This 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:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

The 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.

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Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address block@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 212 Evergreen Avenue

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11221

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to block@nysenate.gov and swiecek@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.

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