Public Information Legislative Specialist - Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Are you ready to make an impact in your community? Our mission is to create a community where each individual with a developmental disability has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive, and inclusive life.

NLACRC empowers people with developmental disabilities to have an opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in all aspects of life.

Apply today to help make an impact tomorrow! The OrganizationNorth Los Angeles County Regional Center NLACRC is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974.

We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

SupervisionReceives general supervision from the Public Information Supervisor.The Position and Job SummaryThe Public Information Legislative Specialist monitors, reports on, and coordinates local and statewide grassroots legislative activities on behalf of NLACRC.

This position assists with legislative community outreach and events with NLACRC's stakeholders. This, including social media activity, and various grassroots efforts, assists in website maintenance and development, develops print and electronic media, assists in tracking and monitoring of legislative activities and other agency activities and projects as needed.

• Coordinates social media activity and assists in developing, implementing, and managing our social media strategy.
• Review proposed bills and identify legislation to be followed by DDS / Regional Centers throughout each fiscal year.
• Provides analysis, research, and advice on pertinent DDS / Regional Center legislative activity.
• Responsible for meeting and communicating with local and state legislators year-round regarding proposed bills, funding, and issues pertinent to the California Regional Center system.
• Attend NLACRC's committee of the Board of Trustees, Government Community & Relations Committee to coordinate legislative activities.
• Submit monthly reports regarding current legislative activities to Executive Leadership and Governing Board.
• Coordinate and plan NLACRC's Annual Legislative Breakfast.
• Attend Association of Regional Center Agency meetings, as scheduled.
• Assists in developing, coordinating, and conducting outreach, public awareness marketing, stakeholder feedback, and campaigns regarding Legislative activities, as needed.
• Other projects as assigned.Employment Standards Knowledge :
• Experience in Canva, Social Media; Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Website maintenance, design, and multimedia development.
• Experience designing flyers, brochures, reports, and forms.
• Outreach and special event coordination.Education & ExperienceA Bachelor's degree in a related field and one to three years of related experience or Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and three to five years of experience.Skills and Abilities
• 1 to 3 years of Legislative or Grassroots advocacy experience, preferred.
• 1 to 3 years working in a variety of social media platforms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently under pressure of multiple deadlines and by prioritizing multiple work responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.Essential Requirements This position requires the use of a personal vehicle while conducting business and must possess a valid (Class C) California driver's license.

Travel to Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys will be required.Language Skills

• English
• Spanish, preferredNLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans :
• Health Insurance NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
• Dental Insurance NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents.
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses.
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses.
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees.
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement plan NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees.
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans 457 and 403(b).
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Paid Time Off Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time.
• Holidays NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Most positions are offered a hybrid remote option.Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & GrowthNLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

CompensationThis is a non-exempt position. Regular salary $32.95 - $36.37 per hour, plus $69.24 per bi-weekly pay period for bilingual services.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.