Program Coordinator or Program Assistant (Connecticut)

Advocacy and program support

· Conduct research on laws, policies, and best practices.

· Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, flagging priority issues and recommending responses.

· Engage with coalition partners, community groups, and policymakers, and help coordinate joint advocacy efforts.

· Prepare memos, reports, public comments, and presentations, and help manage legal and regulatory filings and deadlines.

· Support and participate in advocacy before the Connecticut General Assembly, state regulatory agencies, and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

· Draft public education and communications materials, including blogs and social media posts, in coordination with CLF’s communications team.

· Ensure compliance with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics lobbying and reporting requirements and assist attorneys with state bar obligations.

· Assist with discrete special projects, including short-term assignments supporting other teams.

Administrative, office management, and development

· Provide general administrative support to the Connecticut VP , including planning meetings and events, taking minutes and notes, and coordinating information technology needs.

· Perform various office management responsibilities, including onboarding staff, board members, and interns, tracking and reporting office finances, interfacing with building management, and ensuring the smooth operation of office activities.

· Support the state advisory board, including scheduling and meeting logistics.

· Support development efforts for the Connecticut office, including coordinating visits and calls to donors and assisting with the planning and execution of special events.

· Provide administrative support to organization-wide initiatives including budget and policy planning, strategic planning, and staff retreats.

· Other duties as specified.