Legislative Aide - Office of Senator Keenan Job at Mass.gov, Boston, MA

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  • Mass.gov
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Legislative Aide is an entry-level position within a Senators office and may perform routine research, constituent casework, bill tracking, correspondence, office administration or press and public relations functions. This position is supervised by a Senator or by a more senior staff member and work may be reviewed for accuracy, completeness, content, and methods. The Legislative Aides assignments and responsibilities may vary depending on office needs and Senator priorities. The Legislative Aide reports to the Chief of Staff and more senior staff.

All applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Answer office phones and email, check the mail, receive visitors, order citations, manage Senator correspondence, greet visitors to the State House, and facilitate routine inter-office communications.

  • Assist constituents in dealing with government agencies to resolve problems related to the receipt of government services. Conduct constituent casework. Create and maintain casework records.

  • Draft written materials related to Senator correspondence, testimony, press releases, newsletters, talking points, or legislation.

  • Liaise with citizen groups, agencies, individuals, and other stakeholders.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate State House and in-district meetings for Senator.

  • Research, track, and analyze legislation and budget items of interest to the Senator.

  • Monitor committee hearings or floor debates and report legislative action or developments to Senator or appropriate office staff.

  • Provide staff support to Senator in the state house or district.

  • Attend events with the Senator or on their behalf.

  • Maintain the Senator's schedule under the supervision of senior staff.

  • Monitor newspapers and media for emerging issues and information related to legislative business.

  • In absence of Senator or other senior staff, act as contact with media or represent Senator at meetings.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • One to two years of college or technical school, or, alternatively, at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

  • Ability to interact, coordinate and work effectively with the public, members of the legislature, legislative staff, and executive branch.

  • Excellent Oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work cooperatively with legislators.

  • Knowledge of office computer applications.

The Senates total compensation package features an outstanding set of state employee benefits for eligible employees which you may consider towards your overall compensation, including, but not limited to:

  • 75% state-paid medical insurance premium

  • Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans

  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance programs

  • Low-cost basic and optional life insurance - Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

  • 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time

  • Competitive Senate-sponsored parental leave - Tuition Benefit for employees and spouses at state colleges and universities

  • Long-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options

  • Employee Assistance Programs - Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities

  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The Massachusetts Senate is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, military, and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the diverse commonwealth we serve, and women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Tags

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