Summary Statement
Legislative Aides provide House Majority Caucus members with administrative policyand communications support. Core responsibilities include researching and draftinglegislation tracking bills managing constituent services coordinating communicationsserving as a liaison to agencies and stakeholders and representing members at meetingsand events.
Essential Functions
A Legislative Aide is generally assigned to two or three Caucus members and may also be designated to support specific committees with dedicated research and administrative assistance. Because the role involves frequent interaction with constituents the news media and public officials Aides must use sound judgment tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Assignments are diverse often with competing deadlines requiring the ability to work independently prioritize effectivelyand manage multiple tasks under tight time frames. The position also requires commuting to Legislative Hall in Dover for approximately 75 days each year.
- Research and analyze legislative and policy issues monitor the progress of legislation prepare concise briefings and materials for members and assist in shaping effective legislative strategies.
- Manage constituent inquiries and casework resolve issues in a timely manner and maintain strong positive relationships with constituents.
- Attend assigned committee meetings providing timely and accurate support to the Caucus and individual members to facilitate effective engagement in the legislative process.
- Represent members at meetings community gatherings and other forums; provide and collect information and report back to stakeholders.
- Draft speeches talking points op-eds newsletters letters and other written materials.
- Serve as an effective liaison to state agencies federal and local officials theGovernors Office interest groups and the general public; provide technicalassistance as needed.
- Provide counsel and advice to members on pending legislation and current issues.
- Coordinate with House attorneys; assist in developing and drafting proposedlegislation.
- Use DeLIS (the legislative tracking system) to manage bill sponsorships reviewdrafts and committee information submit print requests and request roomreservations.
- Produce electronic newsletters social media posts and mailers; build andmaintain contact lists to grow members e-newsletter audiences.
- Prepare tailored weekly reports for leadership and assigned legislators onconstituent cases scheduling requests projects and legislative initiatives.
- Review correspondence and reports; keep members apprised of relevant developments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legislative Aide
Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience.
The ideal candidate for the Legislative Aide position will possess the following skills:
- Strong research and writing skills to support members with policy analysis legislation and communications.
- Familiarity with state government and legislative processes.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to handle constituent services and build relationships.
- Professional judgment discretion and ability to represent members at meetings and events.
Additional Posting Information
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Benefits
The House of Representatives also offers paid sick and annual leave time public employee retirement benefits and medical vision and dental benefits with an employee share.
Selection Process
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at.
The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Summary Statement Legislative Aides provide House Majority Caucus members with administrative policyand communications support. Core responsibilities include researching and draftinglegislation tracking bills managing constituent services coordinating communicationsserving as a liaison to agencie...
Summary Statement
Legislative Aides provide House Majority Caucus members with administrative policyand communications support. Core responsibilities include researching and draftinglegislation tracking bills managing constituent services coordinating communicationsserving as a liaison to agencies and stakeholders and representing members at meetingsand events.
Essential Functions
A Legislative Aide is generally assigned to two or three Caucus members and may also be designated to support specific committees with dedicated research and administrative assistance. Because the role involves frequent interaction with constituents the news media and public officials Aides must use sound judgment tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Assignments are diverse often with competing deadlines requiring the ability to work independently prioritize effectivelyand manage multiple tasks under tight time frames. The position also requires commuting to Legislative Hall in Dover for approximately 75 days each year.
- Research and analyze legislative and policy issues monitor the progress of legislation prepare concise briefings and materials for members and assist in shaping effective legislative strategies.
- Manage constituent inquiries and casework resolve issues in a timely manner and maintain strong positive relationships with constituents.
- Attend assigned committee meetings providing timely and accurate support to the Caucus and individual members to facilitate effective engagement in the legislative process.
- Represent members at meetings community gatherings and other forums; provide and collect information and report back to stakeholders.
- Draft speeches talking points op-eds newsletters letters and other written materials.
- Serve as an effective liaison to state agencies federal and local officials theGovernors Office interest groups and the general public; provide technicalassistance as needed.
- Provide counsel and advice to members on pending legislation and current issues.
- Coordinate with House attorneys; assist in developing and drafting proposedlegislation.
- Use DeLIS (the legislative tracking system) to manage bill sponsorships reviewdrafts and committee information submit print requests and request roomreservations.
- Produce electronic newsletters social media posts and mailers; build andmaintain contact lists to grow members e-newsletter audiences.
- Prepare tailored weekly reports for leadership and assigned legislators onconstituent cases scheduling requests projects and legislative initiatives.
- Review correspondence and reports; keep members apprised of relevant developments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legislative Aide
Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience.
The ideal candidate for the Legislative Aide position will possess the following skills:
- Strong research and writing skills to support members with policy analysis legislation and communications.
- Familiarity with state government and legislative processes.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to handle constituent services and build relationships.
- Professional judgment discretion and ability to represent members at meetings and events.
Additional Posting Information
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Benefits
The House of Representatives also offers paid sick and annual leave time public employee retirement benefits and medical vision and dental benefits with an employee share.
Selection Process
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at.
The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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