Legislative Aide

Civicworks; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Dover, DE seeks a Legislative Aide to provide administrative and constituent-facing support for House Majority Caucus members, conducting research, drafting communications, and coordinating schedules. The role involves casework, policy assistance, and representing members at meetings.

Candidates should be adept at navigating state government, managing deadlines, and building relationships with constituents and agencies while commuting to Dover about 75 days per year.

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills for policy analysis and communications.
• Familiarity with state government and legislative processes.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for constituent services and relationship building.
• Professional judgment and discretion to represent members at meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and constituent-facing services for House Majority Caucus members.
• Conduct research, draft communications, and assist with scheduling and casework.
• Support district operations and policy advancement through organized, professional workflows.
• Serve as first point of contact for constituents and agencies, managing information efficiently.

Skills

Research and writing

State government knowledge

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Professional judgment

Job description

Legislative Aides serve as primary administrative and constituent-facing support for House Majority Caucus members, providing research, communications, scheduling, casework, and legislative assistance. They are often the first point of contact for constituents and agencies, managing information professionally while supporting district operations and policy advancement. The role requires commuting to Dover approximately 75 days per year and working in a fast-paced legislative environment with competing deadlines.

Key qualifications:

• Strong research and writing skills for policy analysis and communications
• Familiarity with state government and legislative processes
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills for constituent services and relationship building
• Professional judgment and discretion to represent members at meetings and events