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California Legislative Staff Education Institute (CLSEI) is hiring a Program Director who will lead and develop its team, build trusted relationships across the Capitol community, and lead the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of its nonpartisan policy briefings, site visits, and cohort-based learning for legislative staff, bringing 6 or more years of relevant experience including 3 or more years managing teams, with prior experience as a California legislative staffer strongly preferred, for the hybrid role. Position is located in Sacramento, California.

We’re hiring a Program Director for the California Legislative Staff Education Institute (CLSEI)!

For more than 20 years, CLSEI has been a trusted, nonpartisan resource for staff in both houses of the California Legislature and the Legislative Analyst’s Office. We offer policy briefings, multiday site visits, and cohort-based learning that help staff build knowledge, skills, and relationships across party lines.

In this role, you will:
☑ Lead and develop the CLSEI team
☑ Build and maintain trusted relationships across the Capitol community.
☑ Lead the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the program
☑ Ensure programming reflects Capitol Impact's standards for quality, professionalism, and participant experience

What we’re looking for:
○ 6+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years managing teams
○ Strong understanding of the Legislature and Capitol culture
○ Prior experience as a California legislative staffer is strongly preferred

📍 Hybrid, based in the Greater Sacramento Region

If you’re passionate about strengthening public institutions and supporting the people who make policy happen, we’d love to hear from you. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share this post!

Full job description and application information can be found here: https://capitolimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Program-Director-Job-Description-CLSEI.pdf

Pacific Research Institute is hiring a Communications Specialist who will support its nationally recognized communications team in advancing its free-market research agenda and promoting its scholars for media opportunities, assist with traditional media outreach and social media strategy, and write for its Right by the Bay blog, with pay of $72,384 to $80,000 annually for a full-time, in-person role, and applicants may apply by submitting materials in one PDF document to tanaya@pacificresearch.org. Position is located in Sacramento, California.

Communications Specialist (In-office/Non-remote) - Pacific Research Institute
Sacramento, CA

https://www.pacificresearch.org/careers/

Why PRI may be a fit for you

-Be a part of a nationally awarded communications team from our Sacramento office
-Help put free market ideas into action
-Shared belief in freedom, limited government, and personal responsibility
-15 Vacation Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave
-100% employer contribution for employee health insurance premium
-Retirement Program

If you have these qualifications, you might be just what we are looking for
-Strong understanding of and commitment to free-market principles
-Good working knowledge of California and national politics, key issues before Congress and the California Legislature, and PRI’s policy agenda
-Strategic thinker and strong communicator with at least 2 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or marketing
-Skilled at translating complex information into clear, compelling messages
-Works well collaboratively – both across the organization and with outside agencies and vendors – yet is also self-directed
-Understands creative best practices across social media channels and stays up-to-date on industry trends and platform evolution
-Highly motivated, strong work ethic, personal initiative, and hands-on approach
-Ability to balance multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
-BA/BS degree required, graduate degree a plus

About PRI

The Pacific Research Institute (PRI) is a California-based think-tank championing freedom, opportunity, limited government, and personal responsibility. We are “policy entrepreneurs putting ideas into action.” PRI provides practical, market-based solutions on issues affecting California and the nation. The Institute’s research focuses on education reform, health care and medical innovation, economic and fiscal policy, the environment, urban renewal and California-focused issues.

What you would be able to do

The full-time Communications Specialist will support PRI’s nationally-recognized communications team in advancing the free-market think tank’s research agenda and promoting our scholars as subject-matter experts for media opportunities on health care, education, the economy, the environment, medical innovation, urban renewal, and California reform. The Communications Specialist will assist the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and the Communications Director in traditional media outreach, while helping to execute PRI’s multi-faceted social media marketing strategies. In addition, the Communications Specialist will assist with PRI’s outreach efforts to elected officials, third party and grassroots organizations, and young professionals, including the planning, execution and promotion of PRI’s multi-state school board member training program.

The Communications Specialist will also write a regular column for PRI’s daily Right by the Bay blog, and assist with editing and producing PRI’s quarterly magazine.

The position reports to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications. It is a full-time, in-person (non-remote) position based in PRI’s Sacramento office, with occasional travel required.

More involvement

-Prepare and staff PRI scholars for media interviews, as warranted
-Update PRI’s websites, microsites, and social media accounts regularly with new and engaging content and ensure all accounts are kept fresh
-Oversee PRI’s media and e-mail databases; prepare and send PRI’s regular e-mail updates to targeted constituencies
-Regularly log PRI’s media hits in impact database
-Maintain good working relationships with partners and vendors
-Help Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Communications Director with research and special projects

Compensation package

-Depending on the candidate’s experience level and other qualifiers, the pay range for this position is $72,384K – $80K annually.
-Generous vacation package – 15 days annually to start
-Paid Sick Leave
-10 Paid Holidays
-Health insurance premiums covered at 100% by the company
-401k retirement plan
-Professional, cohesive team of like-minded individuals inspiring market-based policy change

How to Apply

Qualified applicants may apply by submitting the following application materials in one PDF document to tanaya@pacificresearch.org:

-Resume
-Cover letter summarizing your interest in the position, past relevant experience, and detailing how you would help PRI advance its free-market policy objectives
-Two writing samples of your own original work related to media outreach or marketing, such as press releases, op-eds or blog posts, or marketing materials. The submitted samples can be either past or new work, but must be the sole, original work of the applicant.
-A list of three references

Only direct applications will be considered. No recruiter or third-party phone calls, please.

Questions? Contact Tim Anaya, tanaya@pacificresearch.org

California Land Title Association is hiring a Legislative Associate who will report to the Executive Vice President and support its government affairs program representing the California title insurance industry before the Legislature and state agencies, monitoring and evaluating legislation and communicating with members and stakeholders, with pay of $74,000 to $85,000 and priority review for applications submitted by November 20, 2026. Position is located in Sacramento, California.

Legislative Associate

JOB TYPE
Full-time

DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Legislative Associate
Pay Range: $74,000-$85,000 Depending on Experience/Qualifications
Location: Sacramento, CA

EMPLOYER
California Land Title Association

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Legislative Associate reports to the Executive Vice President and supports CLTA’s government affairs program as part of a small, collaborative team representing the California title insurance industry before the Legislature and state agencies. The role focuses on monitoring and evaluating legislation, communicating with Association members, committees, and other stakeholders, as well as fulfilling compliance obligations and providing administrative and staff support as needed. Over time, this role will offer candidates the opportunity to independently work with CLTA members and senior staff to develop and communicate policy positions, draft legislative language, and engage directly with legislative staff and stakeholders on issues affecting the California title insurance industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties in addition to the following may be assigned.)

Legislative and Regulatory Duties:
● Run daily legislative reports, including bill introduction and amendment reports;
● Evaluate introduced and amended legislation for relevance to the title insurance industry; notify senior CLTA staff of items of potential significance;
● Maintain online legislative database, including bill positions, notes, and supporting documentation;
● Track key contacts, meetings, committee hearings, and other actions on relevant legislation;
● Communicate, in coordination with senior CLTA staff, with Assembly and Senate staff on legislative issues, including: bill information requests, amendment requests, and scheduling;
● Assist senior CLTA staff in the drafting of position letters as needed; distribute finalized position letters to legislators, committees, and other stakeholders;
● Plan, support, and attend CLTA Legislative Committee Meetings, either in-person or via conference call, twice a year; record and distribute minutes.
● Support CLTA government affairs functions with respect to regulatory matters as needed, including monitoring state agency rulemakings and assisting senior CLTA staff on regulatory issues affecting the title industry;

Communication, Compliance and Administrative Duties:
● Draft content for, and provide input on, member communications and publications, including legislative summaries, annual reports, news articles, and general materials;
● Prepare and file lobbyist compliance reports and registration with California Secretary of State;
● Support CLTA-PAC administration, including preparing PAC check requests and deposits, tracking fundraisers and submitting RSVPs, and coordinating CLTA-sponsored fundraisers as needed;
● Support CLTA Litigation Committee, including facilitation of amicus request reviews, and assist senior CLTA staff and outside counsel with submission of amicus letters as needed;
● Assist executive staff with communications, scheduling, calendar management, and travel arrangements as needed;
● Assist with general office management and day-to-day operational support;
● Attend and provide on-site logistical support for annual CLTA Convention;

QUALIFICATIONS:

● At least 1-3 years of relevant legislative, administrative, or association support experience;
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft, proofread, and edit professional correspondence and materials; ability to comprehend and distill complex legislation for communication preferred;
● Interest in or exposure to public policy, the legislative process, or regulatory affairs, with an aptitude for analysis and a desire to grow into more substantive policy work;
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, dependable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a positive and professional manner
● Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, managing shifting priorities with minimal supervision;
● Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential, political, and financial matters;
● Proficiency with standard office and productivity software; familiarity with legislative tracking software systems, such as Capitol Track, preferred;
● Familiarity with association management, legislative tracking, or nonprofit operations a plus;
● Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience, ranging from $74,000 to
$85,000 per year. Upon completion of a 90-day probationary employment period, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, monthly cell phone allowance, and a 401(k) retirement plan for vested employees.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the
exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. Management reserves the right to change, modify, and/ or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. The employee may be required to sit or stand in a stationary position for more than 50% of the time. This position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.

Employer office is located in downtown Sacramento; employee must be willing to be physically present in an office setting during the initial training period, with the option for hybrid/remote work available thereafter.

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role to hiring@clta.org with the subject line “Legislative Associate.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority review for those who apply by November 20, 2026.