AOC Legislative Affairs Coordinator

The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) is seeking a Legislative Affairs Coordinator to support the Legislative Affairs team during the 2025 legislative session by performing technical, administrative, analytical, coordinative, and advisory tasks. Reporting to the Legislative Affairs Director, the Legislative Affairs Coordinator is a temporary status position with duties ranging in complexity, from analyzing fiscal impacts of proposed legislation to administrative tasks in support of the department director. As a member of the team, the Legislative Affairs Coordinator will review, summarize, and analyze legislative concepts and bills that are introduced during the 2025 legislative session. The Legislative Affairs Coordinator will also track legislation, including related bill amendments and testimony, and monitor legislative hearings and actions. Policy research may also be performed as directed, including review of relevant statutes and legislative proposals. The Legislative Affairs Coordinator will prepare fiscal impact statements on behalf of AOC for review and submission by the Legislative Affairs Managers/Director. This work will include summarizing and synthesizing legislation that can be lengthy and technical in nature. Throughout the 2025 legislative session the Legislative Affairs Coordinator will attend multiple meetings per week, some of which will be in Salem, and help with other legislative projects as needed.

Pay Range and Benefits

The pay range for this position is currently $67,399 – $92,271 (this is an annual pay range, which will be pro-rated for the temporary duration).

AOC positions that are classified as temporary in nature are only eligible for benefits as required by federal, state and local law, such as Oregon Sick Leave and Paid Leave Oregon.

Schedule and Location

This full-time, temporary position, has a regular work schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek. During the legislative session, this position is frequently required to work outside of regular business hours. Occasional after-hours or overtime work, including weekend work, is anticipated; the frequency of overtime varies with the timing of the legislative cycle. The primary work location for this position is AOC’s main office located at: 1212 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Due to the nature of the work during the Legislative Session the position will likely require work from the Salem office four or more days per week. Hybrid remote work options may be considered after a period of training and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote set-up based on the Legislative schedule and needs of the team.

How to Apply?

Interested persons should submit materials to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, and experience that show you are an excellent candidate for the position to apply@oregoncounties.org, including an AOC application form, cover letter, and resume. To request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact apply@oregoncounties.org, or call 503-585-8351. 

Deadline to Apply

The recruitment posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications on December 31, 2024. All interested applicants should submit required application materials by close of business on December 30, 2024 to be considered in the first review of applications.

Questions Regarding this Recruitment?

Please direct questions to apply@oregoncounties.org. 

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Per Oregon Revised Statutes, 408.225-237, AOC grants a preference in hiring to veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim veterans’ preference points, please include supporting documents along with AOC’s veterans’ preference form with application materials.

The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) is an Equal Opportunity employer, and accords full and equal consideration for employment, on the basis of merit or other relevant, meaningful criteria. AOC encourages applications from under-represented group members. Federal and state law prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About AOC

The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), located in Salem, Oregon, unites Oregon’s 36 county governments. Founded in 1906, AOC brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on statewide and national policy, exchange ideas, build new leadership skills, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service, while enriching the public’s understanding of county government.