Legislative Aide

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Job duties and responsibilities:

• Performs and summarizes research including policy and data analysis literature searches and legal research.
• Drafts and prepares Senators legislation and testimony including writing statements of intent organizing testimony and meeting and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Performs public relations functions preparing and disseminating communications to the media lobbyists staff constituents and the public.
• Prepares speeches and bill presentations for a Senator.
• Responds to constituent inquiries concerns and requests for information.
• Monitors and summarizes bills amendments committee actions and floor debate.
• Disseminates information to Senators legislative staff and external contacts.
• Tracks and files media.
• Prepares summaries briefs and reports on legislative matters.

Other duties and responsibilities may include:

• Serves as office manager or lead worker in a Senators office.
• Creates communications for social media accounts and newsletters.
• Attends meetings or events on Senators behalf.
• Delivers speeches and bill presentations on Senators behalf.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree. Relevant work experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of the structure and operation of state government the Legislature and the legislative process.
• Knowledge of the issues and interests of the Senator and senators district.
• Knowledge of office computer applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with Senators legislative staff stakeholders and the public.
• Ability to work independently organize and manage work and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including working nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications: Legislative or state government experience.

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position and working on a computer.

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