Legislative Aide: Policy & Community Impact (Remote)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health, life, and dental benefits for

Job summary

The Legislative Aide position with the State of Colorado Senate provides operational support to a legislator’s office. It includes administrative tasks, constituent services, communications, and policy research, with a strong focus during the January–May session.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, drafting newsletters, coordinating events, and maintaining stakeholder databases while upholding confidentiality and professional discretion.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to draft clear professional correspondence.
• Highly organized with ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strict confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Flexible work style to adapt to a high‑stress, changing environment.
• Interest in leadership development and public service.
• Experience with Google Workspace; social media management skills are a plus.
• Copywriting and/or graphic design are welcome skills.
• Knowledge of Colorado government processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the legislative office.
• Own and manage the legislator’s calendar; schedule meetings with constituents and stakeholders.
• Answer inquiries, respond to emails, and track constituent requests.
• Draft newsletters and create social media content related to official duties.
• Conduct policy research; prepare fact sheets and briefs for hearings.
• Organize district events and town halls; connect the legislator with the district.
• Maintain databases of contacts and interactions; represent the legislator professionally.
• Coordinate catering and logistics for events; arrange off-site travel and errands.
• Procure off-site resources for events and office needs; support logistics.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Self-starter

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Leadership potential

Google Workspace

Social media

Copywriting

Graphic design

Colorado government

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The Legislative Aide position with the State of Colorado Senate provides operational support to a legislator’s office. It includes administrative tasks, constituent services, communications, and policy research, with a strong focus during the January–May session.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, drafting newsletters, coordinating events, and maintaining stakeholder databases while upholding confidentiality and professional discretion.