Legislative Advocate in Augusta, Maine at Maine Municipal Association

Do you have a passion for municipal government? Do you enjoy public policy, problem-solving, and helping ensure that local government perspectives are heard at the State House?

If so, the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) may have the opportunity for you.

MMA is seeking a Legislative Advocate to join its five-member advocacy team. This team is responsible for advancing the interests of Maine's municipalities through legislative advocacy.

In this role, you will research the impact of legislative proposals on municipal government and communicate those impacts to legislators, municipal officials, and the public. You will represent MMA before the Maine Legislature and work closely with the Association's 70-member Legislative Policy Committee, which establishes MMA's positions on issues of municipal interest. The position is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Director of Advocacy & Communications.

What else is in it for you?

• Since both the State House and MMA call Augusta home, most work takes place in person, either at MMA's office or in the halls, hearing rooms, and occasionally labyrinth-like corridors of state government buildings. Up to two remote workdays per week may be available, at the director's discretion, after six months of employment and as schedules permit.
• Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
• Competitive hiring range: $74,199.51 to $96,459.26, annually. (Starting salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.)
• Exceptional health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday time.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the advocacy program.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of municipal government operations and finance, the state legislative process, or both. A strong preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of how municipal government functions.

Experience can teach someone how to lobby. Explaining municipal revenue sharing, road funding, unfunded mandates, and property tax policy without their eyes glazing over? That's a special kind of passion.

If you're still reading, there's a good chance you're exactly the type of person we're looking for.

Learn more and apply for this exciting opportunity through our online application on ADP.

Please include a resume and cover letter as well as three professional references.