Legislative Aide (Republican Caucus)

About the role

Provides office support for a representative, including scheduling, mail and telephone handling, file maintenance, and constituent inquiries. May draft legislation and track its progress.

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 member’s 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 the 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits through the Ohio Med PPO plan
• Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance: Premiums are free
• 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): The employee contributes 10% of salary; the employer contributes 14%. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
• Downtown Parking: Provided
• Deferred Compensation: The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Pay

$51,000

Schedule

Full-time

Work Location

Riffe Tower, Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County)