Legislative Aide : Office of State Representative Kip A. Diggs -2nd Barnstable District

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Required Skills/Attributes\: 
•    Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
•    Strong digital communication and social media proficiency;
•    Ability to interface and collaborate 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, communication, and social media skills; 
•    Ability to communicate with Legislators 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; and 
•    Ability to follow up and complete tasks.

Preferred Education and Work Experience\: 
•    Bachelor’s degree required, with a demonstrated record of excellent academic performance. 
•    Although prior experience in a specific field is not required, competitive candidates will present clear evidence of strong achievement in rigorous professional settings.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work\: 
This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. The primary work location is the State House, with additional travel to the district for constituent meetings and services, as well as occasional travel to other locations across Massachusetts for meetings or events that may include occasional weekend or evening hours.
 
How to Apply\: 
Send a cover letter and resume to Kip.Diggs@mahouse.gov
References are only needed upon request.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
 
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.

Salary\: 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 a role’s pay range based on their House experience.

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.

District Overview: 2nd Barnstable - Consisting of Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 13, of the city known as the town of Barnstable, and Precincts 5, 6, and 8A of the town of Yarmouth, both in the county of Barnstable.

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. 

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 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;  
• 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. 

• Primary work location will be in-district, with State House office days as required.  In-district residency preferred.