Legislative Assistant

Hawaii Senate • Hawaii State Capitol, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hawaii State Senate is seeking dedicated, highly organized, and reliable Legislative Assistants to support the daily operations of Senators’ offices. Working under the direct supervision of a Senator, the Legislative Assistant supports constituent services, office administration, legislative tracking, and public communications. The role requires exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive, personal, and confidential matters.

The position is in person at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu, Oahu. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to handle personal, sensitive, and strictly confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Familiarity with the legislative process and government structure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally and thoughtfully with the public, staff, and officials.
• Proficiency in office practices, procedures, file management, and clerical operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and standard office software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in person at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu, Oahu.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analyze legislation, track bills, and handle constituent inquiries.
• Compile, track, and maintain comprehensive files on legislative measures of interest to the Senator.
• Answer inquiries and provide assistance to the Senator’s constituents.
• Coordinate public relations activities and support official communications on behalf of the Senator.
• Manage office operations, including phones, email, and files.
• Draft correspondence and newsletters, respond to constituents, and assist with scheduling and data entry.
• Create and manage social media content, draft press releases, monitor media, and assist at events.
• Adapt to changing daily needs and perform additional duties as assigned by the Senator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED