Legislative Aide (Republican Caucus)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental, Vision and Basic LifeInsurance

Paid time off and holidays

OPERS retirement system

Downtown Parking

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The State of Ohio's House of Representatives is seeking a Legislative Aide for the Republican Caucus in Columbus to provide office support, scheduling, mail handling and constituent outreach. You may draft legislation and track bills, and assist with meetings and reports.

As a full-time staffer, you will manage district office operations, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and liaise with caucus policy staff. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Interacts professionally with members, peers, constituents and the public.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; multitasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the district office at the Riffe Center.
• Answers and screens telephone calls and handles district mail.
• Staffs member for committee, session, and legislative meetings at the Statehouse.
• Drafts writing assignments on behalf of the representative (letters, speeches, press releases).
• Organizes and maintains files and prepares minutes/reports.

Skills

Professional

Teamwork

Administrative support/services

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Legislative Aide (Republican Caucus) (2600060M)

Legislative Aide (Republican Caucus) ( 2600060M )

Organization

House of Representatives

Agency Contact Name and Information : [phone]

Unposting Date

Sep 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Riffe Tower 77 South High Street Concourse Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : 51K

Schedule

Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Professional

Technical Skills : Administrative support/services

Professional Skills : Teamwork

Agency Overview

The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the General Assembly. Alongside the Ohio Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Ohio state government and works alongside the Governor of Ohio to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Ohio House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

Job Description

Summary of Position: Provides office support for a representative. Provides scheduling, mail and telephone handling and file maintenance services and handles constituent inquiries. May draft legislation. Tracks progress of legislation for representative.

Essential functions include:

1. Manages the daily operations of the district office at the Riffe Center
2. Answers and screens telephone calls to the district office at the Riffe Center
3. Staffs member for committee, session, and legislative meetings at the Riffe Center and the Statehouse
4. Prepares documents and copies materials for member and constituents for legislative meetings
5. Organizes and plans meetings and attends with member when needed
6. Greets visitors in the Riffe lobby on behalf of the member and escorts them to the members office
7. Opens, sorts and responds to district mail delivered to the House and coordinates outgoing mailings
8. Drafts various writing assignments on behalf of the representative (e.g., letters, speeches, press releases, general correspondence)
9. Organizes and maintains files, both electronic and paper, per the record retention schedule
10. Takes notes of meetings, prepares minutes and writes reports
11. Handles constituent information requests and constituent problems with state and local officials and employees and tracks them in the CMS database
12. Schedules member and makes travel arrangements
13. Processes commendations in coordination with LSC, retrieves them from the Clerk’s Office at the Statehouse and mails them through the House mailroom at the Riffe Center
14. Assists with legislative research, coordinates the drafting of bills with LSC and tracks legislation sponsored by or of interest to the member
15. Serves as a contact between his/her assigned member and caucus policy and communication staff
16. Assists with constituent outreach to the member’s district, including traveling to the member’s district
17. Completes other duties as assigned

The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Interacts professionally with members, peers, constituents and the general public
• Maintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstances
• Understands legislative process and terminology
• Tactfully handles sensitive issues and maintain confidentially
• Understands state government
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Multitasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Understands supervisory/management concepts and principles
• Travels
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant legislative experience

Benefits

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurancepremiums are free

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Downtown Parking

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.