Legislative Aide

SUMMARY:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Legislative Responsibilities

Create and maintain organized files for all legislative and miscellaneous matters

Request and compile internal opinions/positions/comments on proposed bills that may affect Brown University Health; initiate and track follow-up communications

Recirculate amended bills with summaries of changes and request updated feedback

Collaborate with subject matter experts to assess legislative impact and strategy

Track all relevant bills that Government Relations follows into an internal database including final outcomes (e.g., pass/ fail/held for further study/Governor’s action)

Research and analyze historical legislation; compare with current bills and summarize key differences

Monitor Rhode Island and Massachusetts Legislative Calendars for all hearings and floor sessions

Provide timely analysis and historical context on upcoming bills

Assist with preparation of testimony letters for hearings and distribute to elected officials and Legislative Committees

Create final legislative report for Brown University Health

Analyze emerging legislation

Attend state and local Committee hearings

Support advocacy campaigns

Work with internal communications team to draft memos and updating on events

Administrative Coordination Responsibilities

Coordinate and attend meetings and site visits with state and federal officials

Prepare PowerPoint presentations for internal and external stakeholders

File monthly and quarterly State of Rhode Island Lobbying Reports

Gather and maintain data for Federal Lobbying Reports

Assist with additional miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in government, public policy or political settings (preferred)

Strong knowledge of state and federal legislative process (RI and/or MA preferred)

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Capable of working independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legislative tracking tools (preferred)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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