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Job Description
Senior Advisor to Speaker of the House, Jennifer Bacon
This position reports directly to the Speaker of the House and is also a member of the House Majority team, led by the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff. The Advisor works to help the Speaker execute their duties as a representative of their district and a leader of their caucus by managing their office, facilitating their policy work, and providing support to their every endeavor.
Office Administration
Manage the Speaker’s schedule: coordinate meetings with constantly shifting schedules, triage incoming meeting requests, ensure necessary background and materials are prepared for meetings, and write talking points for events as requested by the Speaker.
Interface with other members of the House Majority staff as it relates to managing the floor calendar as well as the Speaker’s communication, policy, and outreach needs.
Hire, train, and manage the aides and interns for the Speaker’s office, provide consistent 1:1 support and feedback, and manage their time sheets and schedules.
Monitor the Speaker’s inbox and respond to communication in a timely manner.
Caucus Management
Serve as a trusted liaison between the Speaker and other members of House and Senate leadership, the Joint Budget Committee, and the Governor’s administration.
Develop strong relationships with nonpartisan staff and lobbyists, managing the complex dynamics of the leadership suite and acting as a surrogate for the Speaker when needed.
Legislative Support
Participate in the development and execution of the Speaker’s policy priorities. This could include doing legislative research, attending a bill’s hearing, writing talking points and fact sheets, coordinating public testimony, and working directly with bill drafters.
Interface with stakeholders and advocates as it relates to the Speaker’s policy priorities.
Assist with preparation for any committees the Speaker is presenting to or participating in.
Outreach/Constituent Relations
Although these responsibilities are largely taken on by the Speaker’s legislative aide, the Advisor provides support and oversight in managing constituent relations and responses, social media, town halls, newsletters, and other district-specific outreach as needed.
This position is not part of the classified state personnel system.
What We’re Looking For
Highly organized with keen attention to detail to ensure nothing falls between the cracks;
Solid judgment, honesty, and a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality;
Strong relationship builder and excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking;
Motivated self-starter who can “manage up” effectively, anticipate needs and challenges, identify opportunities, and organize others into action to keep projects moving forward and drive them towards resolution, producing high-quality results on tight deadlines.
An ideal candidate will have:
Prior experience in a state legislature, Congress, or electoral campaign
Prior experience working in Colorado politics
Comfort working with Google suite (docs, sheets, slides, forms) and Slack
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000 annually. We provide a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance covered mostly by the employer, life insurance covered by the employer, your choice of a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution PERA retirement plan, 10 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days per year (not including state and federal holidays), 8 weeks of paid family medical leave for qualifying reasons after one year of employment, a generous flex schedule during the legislative interim, and a free parking space.
Please apply online and include: a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a good candidate for the job. The application deadline is Friday, November 20 by 5pm MT but applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please submit promptly.
Hiring Process and Timeline
The process is likely to include in-person interviews with the Speaker of the House at the Colorado State Capitol. We may also decide to ask for prior work samples, if necessary. We anticipate this position starting in late November/early December. If you have any circumstances that will impact your ability to commit to this timeline, please provide that information in your application email.
Colorado House Majority Office is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, or disability. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities to apply.