Minority Policy Advisor (Democrat Caucus) (250006AA)

Organization

: House of RepresentativesAgency Contact Name and Information: (614) 466-4308

Unposting Date

: Aug 25, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: Riffe Tower 12 77 South High Street 12th Floor Columbus 43215-6111

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $61,400

Schedule

: Full-timeClassified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

: ResearchTechnical Skills: Administrative support/servicesProfessional Skills: Analyzation Agency Overview

The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the General Assembly. Alongside the Ohio Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Ohio state government and works alongside the Governor of Ohio to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Ohio House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

Job Description

Summary of Position: Researches and analyzes legislation for members of the Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Chief of Staff and Minority Policy Director.

Essential functions include:
1. Researches, analyzes and summarizes bills, amendments and legislative topics
2. Provides talking points for members
3. Consults with legislators, legislative staff, and Legislative Service Commission staff on policy issues
4. Tracks legislation via computer and database tools
5. Provides information and works with lobbyists and employees in other legislative and government offices and agencies
6. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Policy Director

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• Understands legislative process and terminology
• Understands state government
• Conducts legislative and policy research
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines
• Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of relevant work experience

The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

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Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.