DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
North Carolina House Representative Kanika Brown is seeking a highly qualified professional to work as a Legislative Assistant in his office. A Legislative Assistant works directly with a House Member in fulfilling his or her public obligations by providing support in the areas of administration communication research and public relations.
This position requires a high level of organization and accountability as well as the ability to perform independently and maintain composure in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
This position is a permanent full-time position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is under the direct supervision of the Representative and has no direct supervisory responsibilities unless requested by the Member to assist in the supervision of an intern.
Examples of Duties (The Legislative Assistant will be given a wide range of tasks projects and duties including but not limited to the following):
Conducting research into various public policy issues
Office management email and calendar management
Drafting correspondence and constituent newsletter
Coordinating with other legislators and staff on policy initiatives and legislation
Coordinating with state agency liaisons to fulfill constituent requests
Creating and monitoring communication strategies for the Representative
Other items related to the Representatives official duties
Identifying and monitoring district specific issues
Other tasks assigned by the Representative
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:
Ability to present information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Practical knowledge of the elements of reference and policy research
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications research software and Adobe Acrobat DC
Ability to maintain composure and work cooperatively under pressure with legislators legislative staff and the public on a daily basis
Ability to work independently organize and analyze materials and prioritize tasks
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to handle politically sensitive work
Ability to work objectively and impartially both with respect to members of both political parties and with respect to issues of state
Willingness and ability to work extended schedules
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required Education and Experience:
Undergraduate degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preference will be given to those with the following:
Strategic Communications Expertise: Knowledge of platform-specific and messaging best practices for various platforms (Facebook Instagram X and TikTok)
Strong record of academic achievement
Strong record of leadership and organizational ability in an academic professional and/or extracurricular setting
Demonstrated independent responsibility professionalism and attention to detail
SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Instructions:
To apply for the Legislative Assistant position please send supporting documents to no later than Monday October 20th 2025.
Required Supporting Documents:
Résumé
Cover Letter
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) is the bicameral legislature of the State of North Carolina, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The North Carolina Constitution grants the General Assembly authority to make or enact laws; to establish rules and regulati ... View more