Legislative Aide - State Representative Mindy Domb
Legislative Aide - State Representative Mindy Domb
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System Requirements
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 colleagues and staff 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 minimum of 37.5 hours per week position. Workdays are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work tosupport the Members legislative or constituent activities.
References
References should be made available upon request.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to Lily Stowe-Alekman Staff Director The subject line of your email should contain yourlast name and Legislative Aide Application.
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.
Agency Overview:
The Massachusetts House of Representatives (House) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members each representing a district of approximately 43000people.
Position Overview:
The Legislative Aide assists the Member of the House who appointed the Legislative Aidein the discharge of that Members official duties by providing communication legislativeand 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 workbeing performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of allresponsibilities duties and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts the Representatives right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at anytime 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 othertasks as may be assigned;
Manage constituent inquiries and casework including maintenance of databaseof constituent requests;
Serve as liaison with the 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 amendments and testimony on matters of importanceto 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;
Develop social media content as directed by the Member or Staff Director;
At the direction of the Staff Director supervise interns and coordinate with theHouse intern program;
Collaborate with the Legislative Director as needed;
Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle oroperate standard office equipment and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
