Description
Monterey‑Salinas Transit District (MST) seeks a part‑time consultant to provide state legislative advocacy services for the agency. The consultant will develop and execute advocacy strategies, maintain relationships with California legislators and state agencies, monitor legislation and regulations affecting MST, draft and promote legislation, and provide regular reporting to MST leadership. The work is performance‑based, spans a three‑year term (with a possible two‑year extension), and requires the consultant to have strong expertise in public‑policy, transportation, and lobbying.
• Develop and implement state‑level advocacy strategies for MST.
• Build and maintain contacts with legislators, staff, and state agencies; arrange briefings and appointments.
• Monitor, analyze, and influence legislation and regulations impacting MST, including drafting language and testifying before committees.
• Provide regular activity reports and respond to MST requests; appear before the MST Board as needed.
• Maintain required insurance coverage and comply with all contractual terms.