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  • Public Policy Manager

  • J. Morrissey
  • Hartford, Connecticut 06112 United States View Map

Summary

We are looking for a motivated professional with excellent writing and research skills to support legislative research, policy tracking, and client communications. This role combines legislative research, government relations, writing, communications, marketing, and event planning. The position requires a bachelor's degree, reliable transportation, and an interest in state politics. Marketing experience is a plus! This offers the opportunity to attend legislative hearings in the capitol building and close involvement in bill and policy tracking.Pay - $24–$28/hour, depending on experienceResponsibilitiesMonitor legislation, committee meetings, public hearings, and government activity.Research policy issues and summarize findings for clients and senior staff.Draft policy briefs, legislative updates, press releases, and other written communications.Support lobbying initiatives, client communications, marketing materials, website updates, and events.Attend legislative meetings and events as needed.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.Excellent writing, research, analytical, and interpersonal skills.Internship or early-career experience in government, politics, legislation, lobbying, or public affairs strongly preferred.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.Required SkillsExcellent writing skills.Analytical skills.Interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills.Ability to manage competing priorities.Preferred SkillsInternship or early-career experience in government, politics, legislation, lobbying, or public affairs.Marketing experience.Pay range and compensation package$24–$28/hour, depending on experience.Benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous PTO.Full-time, fully onsite position.Occasional travel to Hartford, with increased presence required during the legislative session.Limited ability to take time off during the legislative session.Equal Opportunity StatementThe employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated professional with excellent writing and research skills to support legislative research, policy tracking, and client communications. This role combines legislative research, government relations, writing, communications, marketing, and event planning. The position requires a bachelor's degree, reliable transportation, and an interest in state politics. Marketing experience is a plus! This offers the opportunity to attend legislative hearings in the capitol building and close involvement in bill and policy tracking.Pay - $24–$28/hour, depending on experienceResponsibilitiesMonitor legislation, committee meetings, public hearings, and government activity.Research policy issues and summarize findings for clients and senior staff.Draft policy briefs, legislative updates, press releases, and other written communications.Support lobbying initiatives, client communications, marketing materials, website updates, and events.Attend legislative meetings and events as needed.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.Excellent writing, research, analytical, and interpersonal skills.Internship or early-career experience in government, politics, legislation, lobbying, or public affairs strongly preferred.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.Required SkillsExcellent writing skills.Analytical skills.Interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills.Ability to manage competing priorities.Preferred SkillsInternship or early-career experience in government, politics, legislation, lobbying, or public affairs.Marketing experience.Pay range and compensation package$24–$28/hour, depending on experience.Benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous PTO.Full-time, fully onsite position.Occasional travel to Hartford, with increased presence required during the legislative session.Limited ability to take time off during the legislative session.Equal Opportunity StatementThe employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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