Hybrid Senior Legislative Analyst

at Student Senate for California Community Colleges

• Job title: Senior Legislative Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sacramento, United States

About the role

• Senior Legislative Analyst responsible for legislative research and supporting advocacy efforts for student leadership. Engaging in policy analysis and coordination of advocacy events in California.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level policy research and prepare detailed bill analyses, amendments summaries, and position recommendations.
• Track legislative and budget developments affecting community college students and provide timely updates to the Manager, VPLA, and LAC.
• Draft position letters, talking points, policy briefs, and hearing preparation materials.
• Provide subject-matter expertise to student leaders and staff on legislative issues.
• Support the VPLA and LAC by preparing agendas, briefing packets, analyses, and meeting notes.
• Assist in planning committee work cycles and developing annual legislative priorities.
• Facilitate training sessions for LAC members, regional officers, and student government leaders.
• Mentor student leaders in bill analysis, advocacy skills, and policy interpretation.
• Lead significant components of major advocacy events.
• Create advocacy packets, training materials, legislative visit schedules, and briefings.
• Serve as the point of contact for legislative staff on event coordination.
• Develop student-friendly policy guides, toolkits, videos, and presentations explaining legislative processes.
• Produce content for advocacy workshops and leadership development events, including Advocacy Academy.
• Draft modules and written resources for statewide training initiatives and conferences.
• Maintain professional relationships with legislative offices, higher education partners, and coalition organizations.
• Represent SSCCC at selected meetings, hearings, and working groups as assigned.
• Provide support for statewide advocacy campaigns in partnership with communications and outreach staff.
• Maintain historical legislative files, position records, and database updates.
• Track deadlines for letters, hearings, budget actions, and advocacy deliverables.
• Assist the Manager with reporting to the Executive Director, committees, and the Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in legislative affairs, advocacy, public policy, or higher education policy.
• Experience working with student leaders or volunteer governance groups strongly preferred.
• Experience leading components of legislative advocacy events or campaigns is desirable.
• Strong understanding of California legislative and budget processes.
• Advanced policy analysis and writing skills; ability to translate technical policy into student-friendly language.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, particularly for student audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with student leaders and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and legislative tracking systems.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match after one year
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Competitive salary based on experience