Community Liaison / Legislative Aide

Duties Description NY State Senator Liz Krueger is seeking a Community Liaison / Legislative Aide to work in her district office in Manhattan. This staff member will play a crucial role helping constituents navigate government agencies and benefits, strengthening relationships with community organizations, and supporting the office’s legislative work.

In this dynamic role, you will :

• Provide direct assistance to constituents facing obstacles navigating government agencies and services, with a particular focus on housing and public benefits issues.
• Manage a caseload of constituent cases, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of inquiries and concerns. Keep detailed records of interactions, recognize trends, and help identify the need for potential legislative responses.
• Serve as a liaison to community organizations and advise on responses to local issues. This will include attending monthly community board meetings and other local events on behalf of the senator. Some evening work will be required.
• Develop relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and other government offices in order to help address constituent and community needs.
• Draft correspondence to constituents, government agencies, and other entities.
• Conduct research on legislative and community issues and help develop new legislation as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff members to organize community events and connect constituents to government and nonprofit resources.

Minimum Qualifications To be considered, you will have :