Vermont General Assembly - Session-Only Clerk Associate

About the role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative assistance to the House Clerk's Office
• Edit, file, and track documents
• Serve as an Office point of contact for House members and members of the public

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree
• 3+ years of work experience in a professional environment

Preferred:

• Intricate knowledge of legislative procedure
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in a legislative office or other government agency

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to learn and work in different computer databases
• 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 & Schedule

• Starting wage: $23.00 per hour, with potential for initial offer adjustment based on applicable qualifications and experience
• Full-time, seasonal position without health benefits
• Location: Montpelier, VT
• Start date: November/December 2026
• Anticipated end date: mid-May 2027