Top 37 Legislative liaison Jobs in Illinois

State Legislative Affairs Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $58,000 - $76,000 a year
- Mid-level
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- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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- Full-time
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Patient Relations Liaison, Part-Time, Days (Sunday - Tuesday)
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ComEd —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Bilingual Korean Immigrant Justice Organizer
Hana Center —Chicago, IL
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Associate Athletics Director for Compliance - Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Illinois —Chicago, IL
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- Online Application
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Director, Government Relations
Illinois Association of School Boards —Springfield, IL
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- Full-time
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Investor Education Coordinator (MA III)
Illinois Secretary of State —Chicago, IL
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City Council Affairs Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
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- Background check
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Government Affairs Specialist
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- Full-time
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Associate Regional Director
Anti-Defamation League —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
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- Bachelor's degree
Constituent Services Liaison - Executive Assistant I
Illinois Secretary of State —Springfield, IL
- From $55,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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ASSISTANT BUDGET DIRECTOR
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $125,316 - $141,660 a year
- Monday to Friday
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COMMUNICATION MANAGER
Atos —Aurora, IL
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
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College of American Pathologists —Northfield, IL
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- Full-time
- Office
- 3 years
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CVR ASSOCIATES INC —Chicago, IL
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- Full-time
- Master's degree
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Asurion —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
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The GEO Group —Aurora, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Allied Benefit Systems —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
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- Disability insurance
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OCJ - Trial Court Administrator
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $255,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
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- Paid holidays
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State Legislative Affairs Coordinator

Chicago Public Schools -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$58,000 - $76,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
457(b)
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Google Sheets
Google Docs
Google Meet
Administrative experience
Bachelor's degree
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Project leadership
Cross-functional team management
Project planning phase
Cross-functional communication
Office experience

Full Job Description

State Legislative Affairs Coordinator

Job Number: 2500026V

Posting Date: Jul 14, 2025, 9:14:02 PM

Primary Location: Central-42 West Madison Street (Intergovernmental Relations)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S06

Estimated Annual Salary Range : 58,000.00 - 76,000.00

Position Type: Non-Union Position

Overtime Status: Exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION -

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) advocates for CPS students at every level of government to shape education policy and secure external resources, including Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Chicago and its sister agencies, state capital funding, and federal funding. IGA advances the CPS agenda before the Chicago City Council, Illinois General Assembly, and in Washington, D.C., and partners with the City of Chicago, the Illinois state legislature, and other entities to secure financial opportunities to advance the district’s goals.

Job Summary:

The State Legislative Affairs Coordinator will be a member of the Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) team. This role is critical in ensuring that CPS’ legislative efforts in Springfield are successful, tracking legislation, attending legislative and state board hearings, and helping the IGA team build strong relationships with legislators and partners across the state. The State Legislative Affairs Coordinator will report to the State Legislative Affairs Liaison of Intergovernmental Affairs.

The State Legislative Affairs Coordinator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Provide administrative and logistical support to the IGA team (E.g., State Legislative Affairs, City Council, etc.)
Track all potential legislation that could impact the District in Springfield
Attend legislative hearings in Springfield to represent the District and possibly testify on an as-needed basis
Conduct research on District priorities
Gather, organize, and report information that will help the IGA team analyze the impact of various bills on the District
Partner with Central Office departments to understand the District’s legislative priorities
Coordinate visits for elected officials and key stakeholders to schools
Collaborate with the City of Chicago and other key partners to support the District’s legislative efforts
Build relationships with legislators in the General Assembly
Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the State Legislative Affairs Liaison must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
Masters Degree in education, political science, or a related field preferred

Experience Required:

Minimum of three (3) years of professional administrative and logistical support experience, including coordinating complex projects required
Experience working in or around the Illinois General Assembly preferred

Other Requirements:

Frequent travel to Springfield when the General Assembly is in session is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to quickly learn and understand education policy issues in Chicago Public Schools
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; capable of building collaborative relationships with all levels of CPS staff and leadership
Excellent organization, strategic, and project planning skills; self-starter capable of anticipating problems and developing preemptive solutions
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and independently solve problems
Familiarity with the Illinois General Assembly and the legislative process
Ability to articulate a vision set high standards and goals, and effectively lead cross-functional teams in achieving those goals
Outstanding problem-solving skills; capable of defining problems, analyzing data, and outlining valid conclusions and action steps
Ability to be flexible and to adapt to a continually shifting environment
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Familiarity with Google Suite, specifically Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Meet

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

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legislative liaison jobs in illinois

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