Legislative Aide : Office of Representative Mindy Domb, 3rd Hampshire District

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off / holidays

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Legislative Aide for the Office of Representative Mindy Domb (3rd Hampshire District). The role provides administrative, communications and legislative support to the Member, with duties spanning constituent services, research, draft legislation, and liaison with government offices.

Typical hours are full-time (37.5 per week), Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends to support legislative activities; salary ranges from 56,180.00 to 69,663.00

Qualifications

• Ability to interface with diverse communities in a professional manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with good editorial skills.
• Proven ability to manage calendars, emails, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support: phones, messages, greeting visitors and scheduling.
• Manage constituent inquiries and maintain a database of requests.
• Serve as liaison with constituents and government offices as directed.
• Research and draft responses and summaries on topics of interest.
• Draft proposed legislation and amendments for the Member.
• Monitor and track legislation for the Member; prepare briefing materials.
• Attend meetings and events on behalf of the Member.
• Supervise interns and coordinate with the House internship program.

Skills

Community engagement

Multi-tasking

Research skills

Writing and editing

Communication

Organization

Follow-up

Web content management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 1+ year experience

High school diploma + 2+ years experience

Job description

Legislative Aide : Office of Representative Mindy Domb, 3rd Hampshire District (260006ZW)

The Massachusetts House of Representatives(“House”) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members, each representing a district of approximately 43,000 people.

Position Overview

The Legislative Aide assists the Member of the House who appointed the Legislative Aide in the discharge of that Member’s official duties by providing communication, legislative, and administrative support services deemed necessary by the Member.

Reports to: State Representative, or at the discretion of the Representative to the Staff Director.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts the Representative’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Provide Member with basic administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones and taking messages, greeting visitors, scheduling and other tasks as may be assigned;
• Manage constituent inquiries and casework including creation/maintenance of database of constituent requests;
• Serve as liaison with Member’s constituents;
• Serve as liaison with federal, local and other state government offices as directed by the Member;
• Research and draft responses to constituents, stakeholders and other interest groups on matters of interest;
• Draft proposed legislation and amendments on matters of importance to the Member;
• Monitor and track legislation for Member;
• Prepare summaries of legislation and briefing materials on various topics for Member;
• Attend meetings and forums on behalf of the Member as directed;
• Supervise interns and coordinate with the House intern program; and
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Create and manage social media content across platforms to increase engagement, visibility, and community connection.
• Oversee website content, ensuring it is current, user-friendly, and aligned with the needs of the constituents and the Member.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Attributes

• Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner.
• Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines on short notice.
• Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback professionally.
• Strong organizational skills including, but not limited to, calendar and email management and ability to prioritize tasks as needed.
• Ability to follow-up and complete tasks.
• Oversee website content, ensuring it is current, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Preferred Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree; or
• Associate degree with more than 1 year of professional work experience; or
• High School diploma with more than 2 years of professional work experience.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time, minimum of 37.5 hour per week position. Workdays are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work to support the Member’s legislative or constituent activities.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Salary

56,180.00 - 69,663.00 Yearly

Benefits

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, staff have access to a wide variety of health plans, including coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits. Furthermore, retirement benefits are available, depending upon one’s length of employment.

Equal Opportunity

The House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity/expression,disability, military obligations, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal or state law.

Diversity / Reasonable Accommodation

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