Director of Legislative Operations & Staff Development

Civicworks; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware House of Representatives seeks a Director of Legislative Affairs to oversee legislative operations, staff management, and committee coordination. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the director supervises legislative aides and fellows, supports members on constituent issues, and develops staff training initiatives.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in public administration or government, with knowledge of parliamentary procedure and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent legislative/administrative experience)
• Three to five years of progressively responsible administrative, governmental, or legislative experience
• Experience working in a legislative, governmental, or public sector environment
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedure
• Demonstrated professionalism, impartiality, integrity, and discretion

Responsibilities

• Oversee legislative operations and staff management.
• Coordinate committee schedules and logistics.
• Support members with constituent issues.
• Develop staff training and professional growth initiatives.

Skills

Staff management

Committee coordination

Constituent services

Legislative research

Parliamentary procedure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Job description

The Delaware House of Representatives seeks a Director of Legislative Affairs to oversee legislative operations, staff management, and committee coordination. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the director supervises legislative aides and fellows, supports members on constituent issues, and develops staff training initiatives.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in public administration or government, with knowledge of parliamentary procedure and a track record of