General Session Committee Secretary

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, a nonpartisan office serving the Utah Legislature, is seeking a full-time, temporary General Session Committee Secretary. The secretary will serve assigned legislative committees during the Legislature’s annual general session. The position is in-office at Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City, Utah, and requires work, sometimes for extended hours, from the week of January 11 through the first week of March 2027. The position pays $19 per hour and is not eligible for benefits. Employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at-will status; this is not a career service position.

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume together as a single PDF to [email protected], with “General Session Committee Secretary” in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and the ability to learn and become proficient with internal computer applications and electronic technology.
• Proficiency with computers and software applications, particularly MS Word and Outlook.
• Organizational skills to prioritize workflow and meet established deadlines.
• Experience working in a professional office setting.
• Availability for extended hours from approximately mid-January to March 5, 2027.
• Must be nonpartisan.
• Demonstrate flexibility and diplomacy in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend legislative committee meetings.
• Prepare minutes and record votes taken in committee meetings.
• Provide support for policy analysts and fiscal analysts to meet committee needs.
• Interact with legislators, employees of the executive and judicial branches, and the public.
• Provide receptionist coverage as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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