Committee Clerk - House Democrats

CGA • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

A Committee Clerk runs the day-to-day operations of a legislative committee and serves as Legislative Aide to the House Chair. The clerk moves legislation through the committee process, leads committee staff, and serves as the committee’s main point of contact for legislators, agencies, stakeholders, the press, and the public. The position calls for discretion, political judgment, and the ability to keep a fast-moving process on track.

The Committee Clerk schedules, tracks, and processes committee legislation in accordance with the Joint Rules; plans and runs meetings and public hearings; supervises committee staff; responds to inquiries and represents the committee; researches legislative issues; drafts correspondence, summaries, and reports with minimal direction; and supports the House Chair, including constituent service for assigned legislators. Starting salary is $58,425. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience and interest by 5:30 PM on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the legislative process and committee operations.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading or coordinating staff.
• Ability to manage competing priorities on tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment and comfort handling politically sensitive matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, track, and process committee legislation in accordance with the Joint Rules and maintain accurate records of committee actions.
• Plan and run meetings and public hearings, including preparing agendas, materials, and notices and coordinating witnesses.
• Supervise committee staff and assign their work.
• Field inquiries and represent the committee with legislative offices, state agencies, stakeholders, the media, and the public.
• Research legislative issues and draft correspondence, summaries, and reports with minimal direction.
• Support the House Chair as Legislative Aide, including providing constituent service for assigned legislators.

What This Job Offers

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