Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau seeks to hire a Legislative Assistant to manage the review, analysis, and evaluation of legislation referred to the Committee on Public Works & Operations, chaired by the Councilmember. Experience or interest in policy related to the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) is preferred.
Duties and responsibilities
- Engages in policy research to inform the Councilmember’s legislative, oversight, and budget functions.
- Prepares and staffs the Councilmember for committee hearings and meetings.
- Represents the Councilmember on task forces, boards, and commissions, as needed.
- Assists and represents the Councilmember in engagement with constituents, businesses, and advocacy organizations.
- Works with the Councilmember’s communications staff to assist in translation of committee activities to external communications. This may include high-level strategic communications as well as review of communications collateral for accuracy.
- As needed, assists the Councilmember’s constituent services staff in engagement with agencies under their committee and legislative portfolio, to assist in the resolution of constituent casework.
- Serves as a confidential advisor and assistant to the Councilmember on matters within their committee portfolio.
- Reviews Mayoral nominations, contracts, and reprogramming requests subject to committee review and makes recommendations to the Councilmember regarding appropriate action.
- Formulates questions and lines of inquiry on legislative proposals, oversight, or budget matters.
Qualifications
- J.D., M.P.P., or comparable postgraduate degree preferred but not required.
- Prior demonstrated experience in legislative analysis, drafting, public policy, and/or advocacy.
- Background in ABCA-related issues (e.g. alcohol licensing and applicable laws and rulemakings) is preferred.
- Must be a resident of the District of Columbia at the time of appointment or obtain residency within 180 days of appointment.