Legislative Aide : Office of State Representative Estela Reyes - 4th Essex district

State of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

31d

About The Position

The Legislative Aide assists the Member of the House who appointed the Legislative Aide in the discharge of that Member's official duties by providing communication, legislative, and administrative support services deemed necessary by the Member.

Requirements

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner;
• Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines on short notice;
• Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback professionally;
• Strong organizational skills including, but not limited to, calendar and email management and ability to prioritize tasks as needed;
• Ability to follow-up and complete tasks;
• Ability to travel to and from the Representative's district and the State House

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree; or
• Associate degree with more than 1 year of professional work experience; or
• High School diploma with more than 2 years of professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Member with basic administrative support, including but not limited to, answering phones and taking messages, greeting visitors, scheduling, and other tasks as may be assigned;
• Manage constituent inquiries and casework including creation/maintenance of a database of constituent requests;
• Serve as liaison with Member's constituents;
• Serve as liaison with federal, local, and other state government offices as directed by the Member;
• Research and draft responses to constituents, stakeholders, and other interest groups on matters of interest;
• Draft proposed legislation and amendments on matters of importance to the Member;
• Monitor and track legislation for Member;
• Prepare summaries of legislation and briefing materials on various topics for Member;
• Attend meetings and forums on behalf of the Member as directed;
• Supervise interns and coordinate with the House intern program

Benefits

• As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, staff have access to a wide variety of health plans, including coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits.
• Furthermore, retirement benefits are available, depending upon one's length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees