Legislative Aide

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

8d•$25 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Legislative Responsibilities Create and maintain organized files for all legislative and miscellaneous matters Request and compile internal opinions/positions/comments on proposed bills that may affect Brown University Health; initiate and track follow-up communications Recirculate amended bills with summaries of changes and request updated feedback Collaborate with subject matter experts to assess legislative impact and strategy Track all relevant bills that Government Relations follows into an internal database including final outcomes (e.g., pass/ fail/held for further study/Governor’s action) Research and analyze historical legislation; compare with current bills and summarize key differences Monitor Rhode Island and Massachusetts Legislative Calendars for all hearings and floor sessions Provide timely analysis and historical context on upcoming bills Assist with preparation of testimony letters for hearings and distribute to elected officials and Legislative Committees Create final legislative report for Brown University Health Analyze emerging legislation Attend state and local Committee hearings Support advocacy campaigns Work with internal communications team to draft memos and updating on events Administrative Coordination Responsibilities Coordinate and attend meetings and site visits with state and federal officials Prepare PowerPoint presentations for internal and external stakeholders File monthly and quarterly State of Rhode Island Lobbying Reports Gather and maintain data for Federal Lobbying Reports Assist with additional miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration or a related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in government, public policy or political settings (preferred) Strong knowledge of state and federal legislative process (RI and/or MA preferred) Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Excellent writing and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Capable of working independently Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legislative tracking tools (preferred) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. Pay Range: $25.01-$41.26 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: BHCS 15 LaSalle Square - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm (variable) Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration or a related field preferred.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Capable of working independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legislative tracking tools (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in government, public policy or political settings (preferred)
Strong knowledge of state and federal legislative process (RI and/or MA preferred)

Responsibilities

Create and maintain organized files for all legislative and miscellaneous matters
Request and compile internal opinions/positions/comments on proposed bills that may affect Brown University Health; initiate and track follow-up communications
Recirculate amended bills with summaries of changes and request updated feedback
Collaborate with subject matter experts to assess legislative impact and strategy
Track all relevant bills that Government Relations follows into an internal database including final outcomes (e.g., pass/ fail/held for further study/Governor’s action)
Research and analyze historical legislation; compare with current bills and summarize key differences
Monitor Rhode Island and Massachusetts Legislative Calendars for all hearings and floor sessions
Provide timely analysis and historical context on upcoming bills
Assist with preparation of testimony letters for hearings and distribute to elected officials and Legislative Committees
Create final legislative report for Brown University Health
Analyze emerging legislation
Attend state and local Committee hearings
Support advocacy campaigns
Work with internal communications team to draft memos and updating on events
Coordinate and attend meetings and site visits with state and federal officials
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for internal and external stakeholders
File monthly and quarterly State of Rhode Island Lobbying Reports
Gather and maintain data for Federal Lobbying Reports
Assist with additional miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed
Performs other duties as assigned