Committee Clerk

Maine State Legislature • Augusta, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maine State Legislature’s Legislative Information Office is seeking Committee Clerks (Secretaries) to provide clerical support to joint standing committees during the upcoming legislative session. Clerks are selected by Committee Chairs and serve at the pleasure of the Presiding Officers. Assignments are for a limited period, typically full time, and often involve overtime. The anticipated start date is early January 2027, with work expected to continue through late May 2027. The position is based on-site at the State House in Augusta, Maine. Clerks must work in a nonpartisan manner and comply with restrictions on partisan political activity during the legislative session.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Strong computer skills and aptitude for learning new processes and computer applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a positive, professional demeanor in a fast-paced, high-pressure legislative environment.
• Excellent work ethic, including professionalism, dependability, and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime, potentially with little notice, including occasional nights and weekends.
• At least one year of clerical or secretarial work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Zoom video conference application.
• Some college and/or applicable legislative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception services to the committee.
• Prepare advertising, notices, schedules, and routine correspondence.
• Support electronic meetings as a host or co-host.
• Maintain and update committee paper and electronic records, files, and reports.
• Assemble paper and electronic committee documents.
• Distribute committee materials in person or electronically as needed.
• Prepare hearing rooms for in-person and/or electronic meetings as necessary.
• Perform other assignments necessary to conduct committee business.

Benefits

• Dental insurance; the stated bi-weekly value is $15.22.
• Retirement contribution of 14.06% of the employee’s pay.
• Health insurance premiums with at least 85% ($508.90) covered, depending on the employee’s annual pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed