Responsibilities
- Supports the development and execution of the City’s state legislative agenda.
- Monitors Pennsylvania legislative sessions and tracks bills impacting Philadelphia.
- Prepares testimony, briefing materials, and legislative summaries for state hearings and meetings.
- Coordinates advocacy efforts with state legislators, committees, and agencies.
- Maintains relationships with state lawmakers and legislative staff to advance City priorities.
- Assists in analyzing proposed state legislation and preparing impact assessments.
- Drafts policy briefs, talking points, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
- Represents the City in state-level meetings and hearings as delegated.
- Collaborates with internal departments to align state advocacy with City priorities.
- Tracks state budget cycles and identifies funding opportunities for City programs.
- Coordinates intergovernmental roundtables focused on state issues.
- Supports compliance with state reporting and regulatory requirements.
- Assists in preparing the Mayor and senior officials for engagements with state partners.
- Helps manage legislative affairs workflow and project timelines.
- Participates in special projects and initiatives related to state policy.
- Provides limited support for federal legislative initiatives, including monitoring federal legislation and assisting with advocacy efforts as directed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public policy, government associations, or intergovernmental affairs.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree or Juris Doctor preferred.
Benefits
- Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
- Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
- Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
- Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Additional Information
- The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
- Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
