Indiana Institute For Working Families Looking For Legislative & Communications Director

Last updated on Monday, November 5, 2018

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Looking for an opportunity to get involved in state policy on behalf of low- and middle-income working families?

The Indiana Institute for Working Families, a program of the Indiana Community Action Association, is currently seeking a Legislative & Communications Assistant for the 2019 Session of the Indiana General Assembly.

The pay is $13.00/hour and candidates should expect 20 - 29 hours per week. Some evenings will be required.

The position will officially start January 2, 2019, and last through April 2019 (or when the legislative session ends).

Applications will be accepted immediately and on a rolling basis through November 16th or until a candidate is selected. This is a great opportunity to spend time in our statehouse observing and learning the policy process, and previous interns have gone on to policy, advocacy, consulting, and PhD programs.

Responsibilities

Follow legislation by attending, taking notes at committee meetings and bill hearings at Indiana Statehouse as directed by Institute staff
Maintain and update the Institute's legislative tracking system, keeping policy analysts and director informed of relevant daily schedules
Assist with Institute communications and outreach, including press releases, action alerts, and email announcements as directed
Read and summarize research on agenda items and emerging policy issues; potential to assist with research products
Produce a weekly video "Inside the Statehouse" upd

ate and write blog to reflect information Other tasks and projects as they arise

Required

Commitment to promoting the interests of Indiana's working families
Knowledge of the legislative process and background in public policy, political science, communications or related field preferred
Strong writing skills and ability to break down complex policy
Experience with communications, including visual media production
Interest in policy analysis, with quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word and Blogger useful
Highly organized and able to work independently, with general availability on weekdays

Interested applicants should send resume, cover letter, writing sample and expected weekly availability to: Amy Carter, Policy Analyst - acarter@incap.org

The Indiana Institute for Working Families is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

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