Legislative Coordinator
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Legislative Coordinator
Salary
$56,485.00 - $58,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EAALEGCOORD_ESW08.05.25
Department
Office of the Governor
Opening Date
08/06/2025
Closing Date
8/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
gov_hr@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
Love Colorado? There is no better way to define your future and build your career than to work for the State of Colorado.
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The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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Department Information
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, making housing more affordable and available, improving public safety, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.
Description of Job
Position Title: Legislative Coordinator
Department: Legislative Affairs
Organizational Relationships: This position reports to the Director of Legislative Affairs and is part of the Governor's Office team.
Work schedule: This is a hybrid position, expected to be in office at least 3 days per week. Actual schedule will be determined by supervisor and needs of the department.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Summary of Functions: The Legislative Coordinator provides general and administrative support to the Governor's legislative team. This position also helps coordinate the various department liaisons to assist them with communication with the Legislative Affairs Office and provide support as needed to accomplish their goals. The team's goals are to achieve passage of Administration and Department proposals during the legislative session.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support tracking legislation during the session, including department bills
Support internal processes to ensure comprehensive analysis of each bill.
Work with the Governor's Office legal, budget, and policy staff on specific legislation and proposed legislation
Support process for Final Bill Action by the Governor
Coordinate with the Governor's Office legal, budget, policy, and communications staff to execute final action on bills.
Coordinate bill memos and briefs regarding legislation.
Plan and execute bill-signing events, including the yearly bill-signing tour.
Strategic scheduling
Calendar coordination
Communication development and execution
Other tasks as needed
Assist Agency Liaisons
Plan regular liaison meetings
Provide assistance and support to liaisons as needed
Meet and work with agency Legislative Liaisons on specific legislation and proposed legislation.
Other Activities to Assist the Legislative Team
Draft memos on issues important to the Governor and legislative team
Attend and take notes in hearings and meetings
Coordinate legislative presentations
Collaboration with Communications - applicable press releases, Governor visits to member districts.
Stand up and manage various internal processes throughout the different cycles in the office.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent amount of education and relevant work experience.
Must express a passion and interest in legislative affairs, possess strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Strong individual initiative/work ethic.
Interest in public service.
Ability to responsibly handle and participate in confidential work.
Strong commitment to good government and nonpartisanship.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity with the State legislative process.
Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner.
Focuses on key priorities.
Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
Highly organized - does not let important details through the cracks or derail a project.
Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.
Speaks and writes clearly and articulately.
Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.
Finds opportunities to increase efficiencies and process improvement.
Conditions of employment: Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
Inclusion and Belonging
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success , and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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