Posted: March 13, 2023
General Duties:
This employee gathers, synthesizes, and analyzes legal and technical information to provide high quality, unbiased research to state legislators and legislative staff. Communicates findings in writing and orally to support public policy development and bill drafting. Provides legal review of Division products. Drafts policy resolutions for state legislators. Completes assignments independently with a moderate amount of supervision.
Requirements:
Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school required. Membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan. Some legal writing and research experience. Familiarity with the legislative process, state government operations, and Michigan statutes. Excellent writing and research skills required, including knowledge of legal research resources. Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills required, including the ability to work with diverse personalities. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Must be willing and able to work overtime and irregular hours as required.
Pay Range: $65,713 annually
How to Apply:
Online applications only are accepted through the State of Michigan’s job posting website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan. The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Applicants must include cover letter, resume, and a copy of law school and college transcripts in their online application.
Posted: March 7, 2023
General Duties:
The Michigan League for Public Policy seeks a Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst to work on local, state and federal fiscal policy issues that improve the economic security and well-being of Michiganders who have historically been left out of prosperity. This is an opportunity for someone with strong research, writing and interpersonal communication skills and an interest in state policy issues related to state revenues and budget sufficiency, tax policy and asset building. Some of the policy areas that might be included in this work are: tax credits for working families, equitable tax structures including business and personal income taxes, state revenue sufficiency, local government financing, and income inequality. The successful candidate will work to promote economic, racial and social justice by conducting research, analyzing data, writing reports and blogs, and representing the organization in public forums.
Requirements:
Pay Range: $62,000 - $75,000 annually
How to Apply:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to rrichards@mlpp.org. The posting will remain open until filled, but applicants will start being considered on April 3.
Posted: March 6, 2023
General Duties:
The Director of Michigan Public Policy (1) serves as the principal staff for Michigan government affairs and chief lobbyist in Michigan, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before Michigan’s legislature, governor, relevant Michigan agencies, community stakeholders and coalitions, and on Michigan-wide task forces and work groups; and (2) is responsible for grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of the Association’s Michigan and federal public policy priorities. This position is responsible for implementing the Alzheimer’s Association’s coordinated Michigan policy priorities including issues related to Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, aging, and workforce and serves as a registered lobbyist with the Michigan. The Director of Public Policy reports to the Chapter Executive and represents the Alzheimer’s Association's Michigan chapter.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 to 7 years experience working in Michigan government affairs setting; as a Michigan legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor’s office or relevant Michigan agency, preferably in Michigan.
How to Apply:
Apply online: https://jobs.alz.org/director-of-public-policy/job/23537271
Posted: March 3, 2023
General Duties:
The Legislative Coordinator is responsible for assisting in lobbying activities of the Association, identifying, and analyzing legislation and issues that impact the regulatory and statutory requirements of the healthcare industry. This role will report to the Deputy Director of Legislation and Advocacy and the Executive Director.
Essential Duties:
Requirements:
How to Apply:
Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Legislative Coordinator” to contact@mahp.org.
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