New job Legislative Aide in Massachusetts
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Legislative Aide
Company : House of Representatives
Salary : $44,000 a year
Location : Massachusetts
Full Description
Agency Overview:
The Massachusetts House of Representatives (“House”) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members, each representing a district of approximately 43,000 people.
Position Overview:
The Legislative aide for the 14th Essex District assists the Member of the House who appointed the Legislative Aide in the discharge of that Member’s official duties by providing case management, communication, legislative, and administrative support services deemed necessary by the Member. Ideal candidates will have the ability to provide support services in the areas of case management, constituent services, legislative research, communication, and office management.
Reports to:
State Representative
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Provide Member with basic administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones and taking messages, greeting visitors, scheduling, and other tasks as may be assigned;
- Manage constituent inquiries and casework including creation/maintenance of database of constituent requests;
- Serve as liaison with Member’s constituents;
- Serve as liaison with federal, local, and other state government offices as directed by the Member;
- Research and draft responses to constituents, stakeholders, and other interest groups on matters of interest;
- Draft proposed legislation and amendments on matters of importance to the Member;
- Monitor and track legislation for Member;
- Prepare summaries of legislation and briefing materials on various topics for Member;
- Attend meetings and forums on behalf of the Member as directed;
- Supervise interns and coordinate with the House intern program; and
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
Disclaimer: This description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the position described, and may be amended at any time in the sole discretion of the House.
Experience: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Spanish language proficiency preferred, but not required.
Basic requirements of the job include, but are not limited to: Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines on short notice; Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills; Excellent writing and communication skills; Technological proficiency; Strong organizational skills including calendar management, email management, ability to prioritize tasks and follow up to ensure tasks are completed timely.
Required Skills/Attributes:
Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner;
Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines on short notice;
Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback professionally;
Strong organizational skills including, but not limited to, calendar and email management and ability to prioritize tasks as needed;
Ability to follow-up and complete tasks.
Preferred Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree; or
Associate degree with more than 1 year of professional work experience; or
High School diploma with more than 2 years of professional work experience.
Fluency in Spanish is required.
Preferred Experience (not required)
Familiarity with the 14th Essex District
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position will be mostly remote due to Covid-19 but is subject to change at any time. Attendance at in-person events in the district and Boston will be required.
This is a full-time, minimum of 37.5 hours per week position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work to support the Member’s legislative or constituent activities. At this time the State House is closed to the public. This position is mostly remote, however, occasional trips to the State House will be required as needed. Attendance at some in-person events in the district will be required.
Start Date: October 4, 2021
Application Deadline: September 17, 2021
How to Apply: Please upload a cover letter and resume through the MassCareers portal.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.