Legislative Aide (District 94)

Florida Legislature; West Palm Beach (FL); Remote; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Possible remote work in Florida

Job summary

The Florida Legislature in West Palm Beach seeks an administrative assistant to support a range of public relations and policy operations, drawing on knowledge of Florida Legislature rules and procedures.

The role requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree with up to two years of administrative experience, with experience possibly substituting for education. Residency in Florida may be required for virtual work options.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Two years of administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and application of House Rules, Protocol, House-specific applications, House Administrative Policies and the Legislature’s Joint Policies and Procedures.
• Calendar and Scheduling responsibilities.
• Constituent Management duties.
• Legislative Research tasks.
• Legislative Process tasks.
• Public Relations and Press Release duties.
• Stakeholder Relations responsibilities.
• Designated Tallahassee Staff during Committee Weeks and Session.
• Mandatory Trainings as Assigned.

Skills

House Rules knowledge

Calendar & Scheduling

Constituent Management

Legislative Research

Legislative Process

Public Relations & Press

Stakeholder Relations

Committee Week Staffing

Mandatory Trainings

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

State Representative Meg Weinberger is now accepting applications in her West Palm Beach, Florida office to assist with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature.

Salary: Annual $47,364

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. This position may be eligible for virtual work. All virtual district employees must reside and work virtually in Florida.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

1. Knowledge and application of House Rules, Protocol, House-specific Applications, House Administrative Policies and the Legislature’s Joint Policies and Procedures.
2. Calendar and Scheduling
3. Constituent Management
4. Legislative Research
5. Legislative Process
6. Public Relations and Press Releases
7. Stakeholder Relations
8. Designated Tallahassee Staff during Committee Weeks and Session
9. Mandatory Trainings as Assigned

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

Professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at [phone].