Legislative Aide : Office of Representative Mark Cusack

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Required Skills/Attributes\: 
• Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities in a  professional and helpful manner; 
• Ability to multitask 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 the ability to prioritize tasks as needed;   
• Ability to follow up and complete tasks.  

Preferred Education and Work Experience\: 
• 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.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work\: 
This is a full-time position, minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Workdays are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work to support the Member’s legislative or constituent activities. This position requires being in the 5th Norfolk District, which includes the towns of Braintree and Holbrook, to help with constituent issues and events with the Representative.  

Start Date\:  As soon as possible 

How to Apply\:  To apply, submit a resume, a cover letter, and three references to ryan.sterling@mahouse.gov using the subject line\: Legislative Aide Application. 
Application Deadline\:  Rolling, until the position is filled. 

The starting salary for this role will be determined pursuant to the House’s Employee Classification and Compensation Plan, which determines each employee’s appropriate rate of compensation within the role’s pay range based on their House experience. 

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.

The House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive  consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity/expression, 
disability, military obligations, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal or state law.

Agency Overview:
The Massachusetts House of Representatives (“House”) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members, each representing a district of approximately 43,000 people.

Position Overview:
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.

Reports to:
State Representative, or at the discretion of the Representative to the Staff Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts the Chair’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
• 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 the Member;
• Prepare summaries of legislation and briefing materials on various topics for the Member.
• Attend meetings and forums on behalf of the Member as directed;
• Attend meetings and events in the district on behalf of the Member as directed;
• Supervise interns and coordinate with the House intern program; and
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds