General Session Committee Secretary

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, a nonpartisan office serving the Utah Legislature, is seeking a full-time, temporary General Session Committee Secretary. The role requires serving as secretary for assigned legislative committees during the Legislature’s annual general session, with extended hours from January 11 through the first week of March 2027.

You will attend committee meetings, prepare minutes and vote records, and support policy and fiscal analysts to meet

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and familiarity with standard office software.
• Organizational skills to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.
• Must be available extended hours from mid-January to March 5, 2027.
• Must be nonpartisan.

Responsibilities

• Attend legislative committee meetings.
• Prepare minutes of and record votes taken in committee meetings.
• Provide support for policy analysts and fiscal analysts to meet committee needs.
• Interact with legislators, executives and judicial branch employees, and the public.
• Provide receptionist coverage as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral and written

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

GENERAL SESSION COMMITTEE SECRETARY

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary – $19 hourly

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Jennifer Fife | [e-mail] | [phone]

Application Deadline – Open until filled; applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Job Description

The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, a nonpartisan office serving the Utah Legislature, is seeking a full-time, temporary General Session Committee Secretary. An individual hired for this position will serve as a secretary for assigned legislative committees during the Legislature’s annual general session. This position will require work, sometimes for extended hours, from the week of January 11 through the first week of March 2027.

Example Of Duties

• Attend legislative committee meetings
• Prepare minutes of and record votes taken in committee meetings
• Provide support for policy analysts and fiscal analysts to meet committee needs
• Interact with legislators, employees of the executive and judicial branches, and the public
• Provide receptionist coverage as assigned

Typical Qualifications

In addition to demonstrating a high degree of flexibility and diplomacy in a professional environment, applicants must have a variety of skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills to prioritize workflow and meet established deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn and be proficient with internal computer applications and electronic technology
• Proficient with computers and software applications, particularly MS Word and Outlook
• Experience working in a professional office setting
• Must be available extended hours from approximately mid-January to March 5, 2027.
• Must be nonpartisan

Location

Capitol Hill

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114

United States

Schedule Code

AN - Employees of the Legislature

Pay Information

$19.00/hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.

The Agency

For more information on The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, please visit our website .

Supplemental Information

Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position. The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Jennifer Fife, [e-mail].

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71-10-2) An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter form the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.