Legislative Aide - Office of State Rep Tram T Nguyen Esq 18th Essex District
Legislative Aide - Office of State Rep Tram T Nguyen Esq 18th Essex District
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Job Description
Agency Overview:
The Massachusetts House of Representatives (House) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members each representing a district of approximately 43000 people.
Position Overview:
The Legislative Aide assists the Member of the House who appointed the Legislative Aide in the discharge of that Members official duties by providing communication and legislative and administrative support services deemed necessary by the Member.
Reports to:
State Representative or at the discretion of the Representative to the Staff Director.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts the Representatives right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason.
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 Members 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 the Member;
Prepare summaries of legislation and briefing materials on various topics for the Member;
Attend meetings and forums on behalf of the Member as directed;
Supervise interns and coordinate with the House intern program; and
Operate in a fastpaced professional office environment.
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Required Skills/Attributes:
A passion for public service and a desire to make a difference in the world;
Knowledge of or an eagerness to learn about politics and policy work;
Confidence to ask questions and raise issues;
Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities;
Ability to multitask effectively work independently and meet deadlines on short notice;
Excellent research writing analytical and interpersonal skills;
Ability to write concisely and communicate effectively;
Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback constructively;
Strong organizational skills including but not limited to calendar and email management and ability to prioritize tasks as needed;
Ability to followup and complete tasks.
Preferred Education and Work Experience:
Bachelors 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.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a fulltime minimum of 37.5 hour per week position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work to support the Members legislative constituent or district activities.
To Apply:
Email your resume cover letter and a short writing sample to Rep. Tram Nguyens Staff Director Tobin Abraham
You may be asked for a list of 23 job references later in the process. In your cover letter please include why you are interested in working in Rep. Nguyens office. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled and preference will be given to candidates who apply by Friday April 11th.
The House of Representatives is an equalopportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed national origin sex age ancestry sexual orientation genetics pregnancy marital status gender identity/expression disability military obligations veteran status or any other class protected by federal or state law.
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