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Legislative Aide - Office of Representative James Arena-DeRosa -8th Middlesex District

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Boston, TX - USA

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Not Disclosed

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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 legislative and administrative support services deemed necessary by the Member.

Reports to theState Representative

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 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

Manage social media schedule and create content.

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:

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 full-time in-person position - minimum of 37.5 hour per week. Days of work are Monday through Friday in the Massachusetts State House.

To Apply:

  • Please send a resume and cover letter in a single combined PDF to Legislative Aide Jeffrey Meyers at
  • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Anticipated start date is July 21 2025

The House of Representatives is an equal-opportunity 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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Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Administrative Services

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