Committee Clerk

Illinois House of Representatives; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Illinois House of Representatives seeks a Committee Clerk in the Office of the Clerk for a temporary contractual role through June 11, 2027, in Springfield, Illinois. Evening and weekend work may be required according to the legislative schedule.

Key duties include recording audio for hearings, maintaining records, responding to public information requests, and transcribing debates. A high school diploma, proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook, and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recording and maintaining audio for each committee hearing.
• Ensuring proper motions and procedures are followed in committees.
• Recording legislative actions on legislation.
• Collecting and maintaining all documents that were distributed in a committee.
• Responding to public requests for information.
• Copying, assembling, and distributing committee records.
• Preparing committee rooms for a hearing.
• Transcribing legislative debates; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Illinois House of Representatives seeks a Committee Clerk within the Office of the Clerk. This is a temporary, contractual position through June 11, 2027, with some evening and weekend work times required based on the legislature’s schedule. This position is located in Springfield, Illinois.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Recording and maintaining audio for each committee hearing;
• Ensuring proper motions and procedures are followed in committees;
• Recording legislative actions on legislation;
• Collecting and maintaining all documents that were distributed in a committee;
• Responding to public requests for information;
• Copying, assembling, and distributing committee records;
• Preparing committee rooms for a hearing;
• Transcribing legislative debates; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent (some college preferred);
• Very strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation:

• $19 an hour.

The Office of the Clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, military discharge, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.