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California School Boards Association · 5 hours ago

Legislative Analyst, Governmental Relations

West Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The California School Boards Association (CSBA) is a nonprofit education association representing the governing boards overseeing public school districts in California. The Legislative Analyst role involves researching and analyzing legislative initiatives affecting TK-12 education, producing written communications, and coordinating events while fostering relationships with stakeholders.

Education Management

Hiring Manager

Katie Riordan

Responsibilities

Researches, tracks, analyzes, and reports data on local, state, and federal legislative initiatives that may affect California TK–12 education

Downloads and reviews daily reports from web-based legislative tracking systems to monitor new, amended, or signed legislation

Inputs and maintains accurate legislator and board member contact information within databases, ensuring proper communication and reporting

Composes, edits, and produces a wide range of written materials for CSBA, including reports, articles, policy briefs, board agendas, brochures and communications for internal and external stakeholders

Develops story and message concepts based on background research and responds to public and member inquiries on legislative and policy issues

Assists with the creation of materials for CSBA’s Governmental Relations department, committees, task forces, Board of Directors, Delegate Assembly and advocacy events

Assists in planning and executing meetings, conferences and seminars by preparing agendas, taking minutes and coordinating follow-up actions

Provides logistical and administrative support for CSBA’s legislative and grassroots events, such as the Annual Education Conference and Legislative Action programs

Attends conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of legislative developments

Answers and screens calls and emails for the Governmental Relations department, referring inquiries as appropriate and handling routine matters within CSBA policy

Maintains accurate records and prepares reports using standard office software and web-based tools

Demonstrates understanding and adherence to CSBA’s values, policies, and practices while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times

Occasional overnight travel required

Limited vacation available during peak legislative periods

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legislative researchEvent planningCommunicationLegislative processesData managementMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsProfessional communicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in education, political science, government relations, social sciences, economics, business administration, management, finance, or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative or legislative experience, preferably in education, nonprofit, grassroots or campaign settings

Knowledge of state and federal legislative principles, processes and terminology

Experienced with research, analysis and writing on legislative concepts and policy issues

Familiar with functions of nonprofit organizations, boards and commissions

Administrative principles and practices including business correspondence, report formatting and data management

Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and policies impacting TK-12 education

Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and calendaring programs

Competent English grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation and style

Utilizes professional communication techniques for working with elected officials, staff, public agencies and association members

Understand the organization and operations of CSBA and relevant external agencies

Creates and utilizes web-based tracking systems and reports

Composes correspondence and reports independently and accurately

Prioritizes multiple projects and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Works with confidential records and maintains discretion

Utilizes social media and digital platforms effectively and professionally

Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and tact in all professional interactions

Promotes CSBA's values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, accountability, innovation and respect

Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve individual and team goals

Work occasionally on evenings and weekends may be required to support advocacy efforts and Association events

Must be able to lift, carry and move materials up to 25 pounds

Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and engaged in presentations

Employees are personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines, instructions and policies

Preferred

Experience providing administrative support to management, coordinating meetings, and planning events is highly preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans: Medical through Kaiser (Platinum HMO plan) and Blue Shield (Platinum HMO, Silver PPO, and HDHP with HSA).

Dental - Delta Dental

Vision – VSP

Membership in the CalPERS retirement system: Classic membership tier (2% @ 55; 7% employee contribution and 11.54% employer contribution)

PEPRA membership tier (2% @ 62; 8.25% employee contribution and 8.27% employer contribution)

Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

Optional supplemental 457 retirement savings available

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical and Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

Perks at Work savings program

Learning and Development

Social Events: All-Staff luncheon events, Coffee & Learn

Paid Time Off: Vacation: Accrues 10 days annually for hourly employees and 15 days annually for salary employees. The rate at which you accrue will increase annually with years of service.

Floating holidays: 32 hours annually accrue date of hire.

Separate sick leave accrual: 8 hours accrued monthly.

Holiday: 10 CSBA recognized holidays annually

December Office Closure: During the latter part of December each year CSBA closes its office. During this time, employees are paid for 6 days in addition to the December 25 and January 1 holiday.

Sabbatical Program: Employees with at least seven (7) years of continuous full-time employment in their current period of service are eligible for up to four (4) weeks of paid leave.