Legislative Aide (Republican Caucus)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Aide provides office support for a representative, including scheduling, mail and telephone handling, file maintenance, and responding to constituent inquiries. The role may draft legislation and tracks legislation for the representative. The aide manages daily operations of the district office at the Riffe Center and supports the member at committee, session, and legislative meetings at the Riffe Center and Statehouse. Duties also include preparing documents, planning meetings, greeting visitors, handling correspondence, maintaining records, taking meeting notes, coordinating constituent services, making travel arrangements, assisting with legislative research and bill drafting, and supporting constituent outreach, including travel to the member’s district. The position is permanent, full-time, and located at the Ohio House of Representatives in Columbus, Ohio. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Interact professionally with members, peers, constituents, and the general public.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in all circumstances.
• Understand the legislative process and terminology.
• Handle sensitive issues tactfully and maintain confidentiality.
• Understand state government.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Understand supervisory and management concepts and principles.
• Travel as needed.
• Have experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant legislative experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the district office at the Riffe Center.
• Answer and screen telephone calls to the district office.
• Staff the member at committee, session, and legislative meetings at the Riffe Center and Statehouse.
• Prepare documents and copy materials for the member and constituents for legislative meetings.
• Organize and plan meetings and attend with the member when needed.
• Greet visitors in the Riffe lobby on behalf of the member and escort them to the member’s office.
• Open, sort, and respond to district mail delivered to the House and coordinate outgoing mailings.
• Draft writing assignments on behalf of the representative, including letters, speeches, press releases, and general correspondence.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files according to the record retention schedule.
• Take meeting notes, prepare minutes, and write reports.
• Handle constituent information requests and constituent problems involving state and local officials and employees, and track them in the CMS database.
• Schedule the member and make travel arrangements.
• Process commendations in coordination with LSC, retrieve them from the Clerk’s Office at the Statehouse, and mail them through the House mailroom at the Riffe Center.
• Assist with legislative research, coordinate bill drafting with LSC, and track legislation sponsored by or of interest to the member.
• Serve as a contact between the assigned member and caucus policy and communication staff.
• Assist with constituent outreach to the member’s district, including traveling to the district.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance, with premiums free after the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): employee contributes 10% of salary and the employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of salary.
• Downtown parking.
• Voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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