Assistant Coordinator of Committee Operations

Title: Assistant Coordinator of Committee Operations

Hiring Range: $68000 /year

Agency: Senate

Location:General Assembly Building

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Senate of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated reliable professional and detail-oriented individual to fill a full-time position in the Committee Operations function of the Senate Clerks Office. This position provides a diverse array of administrative support for standing committees and legislative study groups. Regular responsibilities include accurately recording and documenting actions and votes taken by committees providing logistical support for meetings and providing assistance and notification to legislative members the general public staff and the press. This position will also have other responsibilities that arise to meet the needs of new circumstances which will require flexibility and a can-do attitude.

This position requires some evening and weekend work and some in-state travel.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate would:
Have the ability to multitask; work effectively on a team; have demonstrable
proficiency with Microsoft Office software; have a working knowledge of office procedures in a formally structured environment as well as phone skills; and have the ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.

Additional Considerations

Experience with or knowledge of the legislative process is a plus. Relevant Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
The ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills is an ideal qualification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must have a valid drivers license and pass a background
order to be considered for this position you must apply at .
Successful candidates will be asked for three professional references.

Required Documents: Cover Letter and a Resume

Contact Information

Name: Hobie Lehman

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.