Legislative Administrative Assistant

New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Administrative Assistant

Based in Albany, NY The New York State AFL-CIO seeks a full-time

Legislative Administrative Assistant

for its Albany, New York headquarters to support the Legislative team. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or higher, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an office setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong computer and communication skills are required. Professionalism and discretion are paramount. Duties include: Provide administrative support to the Legislative team. Assist with Board of Elections and lobbying compliance reporting. Prepare letters, memos, correspondence, scans, compliance reporting documents, and other documents as needed. Communicate and correspond with the New York State Legislature, State agencies, other government entities and partner organizations. Support the legislative team with research, legislation tracking, issue monitoring, and other assignments as needed. Coordinate and schedule legislative meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Maintain files and perform photocopying, collating, and other clerical and administrative duties needed to support the office. Provide backup support for the receptionist as needed. Provide administrative support and coordination related to multi-day, bi-annual convention, and other special events. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Excellent work attendance, attention to detail, professional work habits, and demeanor are required. Occasional travel and overtime are required. This is a bargaining unit position, if selected, membership in a union is required. The annual salary range is $67,600 – $70,000. The organization offers benefits including employer paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation / sick / personal leave, 401(k) matching, a defined benefit pension, and off-street parking. Work hours:

work is performed in person, on weekdays during business hours with occasional overtime, occasional weekend work, and occasional remote work. The New York State AFL-CIO is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To Apply: Please send résumé and cover letter to:

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