Albany Operations Coordinator

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Date Posted 07/30/26

Applications Due08/31/26

Vacancy ID220890

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AgencySenate, NYS

TitleAlbany Operations Coordinator

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $68000 to $72000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 198 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description New York State Senator Julia Salazar (Brooklyn/Queens) is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, proactive individual to fill the role of Operations Coordinator in her Albany Office. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a passion for public service to work with an elected official whose agenda is focused on expanding tenant protections and permanently affordable housing, enhancing equitable health care access and services, protecting reproductive rights, establishing fair tax policy, achieving climate justice, ensuring strong labor protections, and transforming the criminal legal system on behalf of safety, justice, and dignity, both inside prisons and in our communities. The position is in-person and full-time (35 hours per week). The prospective start date is September 1, 2026, but could be sooner.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Greet and direct visitors in person to the Albany Office
• Answer, screen, log, and route telephone calls to the Albany Office. This often involves two types of case work:

o Speaking with constituents about legislation, access to governmental services, and meeting requests.

o Speaking with incarcerated individuals and their families, as relevant to Senator Salazar's role as the Chair of the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee.

• Categorize, screen, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and operate a variety of office equipment
• Participate in meetings with community organizations and advocacy groups seeking legislative or budgetary support
• Perform a range of operational support to the legislative and constituent services teams

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Administrative support experience
• Ability to be in person in the Albany Office daily (This is not a hybrid/remote position)
• Commitment to work collaboratively and professionally with other legislative offices
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency at Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Google Docs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government administration, scheduling, or operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the political landscape in New York State and New York City
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant organizations and interests

Additional Comments What We Offer:

Salary is $68,000-$72,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Hiring Manager

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address block@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 198 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume only to block@nysenate.gov

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