Vermont General Assembly - Session-Only Office Assistant

About the role

The Office of the Secretary of the Senate seeks to hire for the seasonal position of Office Assistant for the 2027 Legislative Session. The Office Assistant supports the administrative work of the Office, including serving as a point of contact for Senate members and members of the public, preparing resolutions, coordinating devotionals, and reviewing and filing documentation. The Office of the Secretary of the Senate is a nonpartisan office that provides parliamentary services to the Senate, Senate members, and committees, regardless of party or political affiliation. The Office Assistant holds a challenging, interesting, and important role at the heart of representative government and is part of a small team responsible for assisting the Senate in performing its constitutional function.

• Serve as a point of contact for Senate members and the public
• Prepare resolutions
• Coordinate devotionals
• Review and file documentation

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 located in Montpelier, VT. The role will start in November/December 2026, with an anticipated end date in May 2027. The position requires the ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including working extended hours, often during evenings.

Benefits

This position does not include health benefits.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma
• Training, certificate, or a minimum of 5 years of experience with standard computer software including Windows, Word, Outlook; preferred experience with proprietary software.

Preferred

• B.A. or above; minimum 10 years of experience with standard computer software including Windows, Word, Outlook; preferred experience with proprietary software.
• Ideal candidate may train into other positions in the office.

Proficiencies

• Customer Service Experience: Strong interpersonal skills and experience assisting.
• Collaboration: Establish and maintain strong, transparent, trusted relationships with public, staff colleagues, legislators, Executive and Judicial Branch leadership and staff, and other local, state, or federal offices.
• Development: Possess a self-directed commitment to staying up to date on subject knowledge, best practices, and skills as appropriate.
• Environment: Work effectively in a political environment in a nonpartisan way, under tight time constraints, while meeting the needs of a broad spectrum of people.
• Engagement: Earn trust (both internally and externally), maintain high standards, and apply discretion and sound judgement.
• Team Orientation: Ability to work in a team environment where the team success is more important than individual accolades.