Vermont General Assembly - Session-Only Clerk Associate
Overview
The House Clerk's Office seeks to hire for the seasonal position of Clerk Associate for the 2027 Legislative Session. The Clerk Associate provides general administrative assistance to the Office, including document editing, filing, and tracking, and serves as an Office point of contact for House members and members of the public.
Description
The House Clerk's Office is a nonpartisan office that provides parliamentary services to the House, House members, and committees, regardless of party or political affiliation. The Clerk Associate holds a challenging, interesting, and important role at the heart of representative government and is part of a small team responsible for assisting the House in performing its constitutional function.
Requirements
- Associate degree
- 3+ years of work experience in a professional environment
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Ability to learn and work in different computer databases
Preferred Qualifications
- Intricate knowledge of legislative procedure
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working in a legislative office or other government agency
Skills
- Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner
- Detail-oriented and organized, with proven proofreading capabilities
- Exceptional attention to detail in accurately entering and reviewing data
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including a willingness to interface with all legislators, staff, and members of the public
- Ability to take on tasks unilaterally in support of the Office
Pay
The starting wage is $23.00 per hour, with potential for an initial offer adjustment based on applicable qualifications and experience.
Schedule
This is a full-time, seasonal position without health benefits, located in Montpelier, VT. This role will start in November/December 2026, with an anticipated end date of mid-May 2027.