Legislative Aide (Democrat Caucus)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the General Assembly. Alongside the Ohio Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Ohio state government and works alongside the Governor of Ohio to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Ohio House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes. Summary of Position: Provides office support for a representative. Provides scheduling, mail and telephone handling and file maintenance services and handles constituent inquiries. May draft legislation. Tracks progress of legislation for representative. Essential functions include:

Requirements

Interacts professionally with members, peers, constituents and the general public
Maintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstances
Understands legislative process and terminology
Tactfully handles sensitive issues and maintain confidentially
Understands state government
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Multitasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Understands supervisory/management concepts and principles
Travels
Experience with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant legislative experience

Responsibilities

Manages the daily operations of the district office at the Riffe Center
Answers and screens telephone calls to the district office at the Riffe Center
Staffs member for committee, session, and legislative meetings at the Riffe Center and the Statehouse
Prepares documents and copies materials for member and constituents for legislative meetings
Organizes and plans meetings and attends with member when needed
Greets visitors in the Riffe lobby on behalf of the member and escorts them to the members office
Opens, sorts and responds to district mail delivered to the House and coordinates outgoing mailings
Drafts various writing assignments on behalf of the representative (e.g., letters, speeches, press releases, general correspondence)
Organizes and maintains files, both electronic and paper, per the record retention schedule
Takes notes of meetings, prepares minutes and writes reports
Handles constituent information requests and constituent problems with state and local officials and employees and tracks them in the CMS database
Schedules member and makes travel arrangements
Processes commendations in coordination with LSC, retrieves them from the Clerk’s Office at the Statehouse and mails them through the House mailroom at the Riffe Center
Assists with legislative research, coordinates the drafting of bills with LSC and tracks legislation sponsored by or of interest to the member
Serves as a contact between his/her assigned member and caucus policy and communication staff
Assists with constituent outreach to the member’s district, including traveling to the member’s district
Completes other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Downtown Parking
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.