Legislative Advocate

CWDA is recruiting for a Legislative Advocate. The Legislative Advocate will help advance the policies and mission of the County Welfare Directors Association, representing all 58 counties’ human services agencies. Reporting to the Managing Director, Government Relations & Public Affairs, and the Director of Legislative Advocacy, the Legislative Advocate will track, research, and analyze legislation impacting county human services agencies and their programs. The position will play a key role in developing policy positions, and developing and implementing legislative strategies, representing CWDA’s positions to the legislature and agencies, and our county partners. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, including public speaking, and advocacy skills with an emphasis in bringing stakeholders to consensus on complex issues.

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• Professional and personable demeanor; ability to work independently.
• Self-starter; ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy, fast-paced work environment
• 3-5 years of legislative experience, with knowledge of human services related issues 
  areas including child welfare, adult services, IHSS, CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal.
• Experience working in the legislature or lobbying the legislature for at least 3 years.  
• Knowledge of the legislative budget process, with preference given to candidates 
  who have staffed or lobbied on budget related issues.  
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong writing skills, with writing sample to be provided.
• Comfortable speaking in public on a regular basis.
• Experience with meeting logistics and planning, including agenda development and 
  minutes.
• Knowledge of Capitol Track preferred.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and 
  PowerPoint.  
• Candidate must be based in the Sacramento area. Some travel required for CWDA 
  organizational meetings and conferences.  
• Ability to work after business hours as needed during peak State Budget (May 
  Revision) and Legislative Deadlines (Policy committee, House of Origin, End of 
  Session).