Legislative Committee Clerk - On-Site Augusta

Maine Legislature; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine State Legislature seeks a Committee Clerk to support joint standing committees during the upcoming session. The role involves front-desk reception, documentation management, and coordinating hearings, both in-person and via electronic formats.

Clerks are chosen by committee chairs and serve at the pleasure of the presiding officers. The position is full-time with overtime during the legislative session and must be performed on-site at the State House in Augusta, Maine.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Proficient computer skills and quick to learn new systems.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced legislative environment.
• Professional demeanor, dependability, and punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception services to the committee.
• Prepare advertising, notices, schedules, and routine correspondence.
• Support electronic meetings as host or co-host.
• Maintain and update committee records and reports.
• Assemble paper and electronic committee documents.
• Distribute materials in-person or electronically as needed.
• Prepare hearing rooms for in-person and/or electronic meetings.
• Perform other duties to conduct committee business.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Computer skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Overtime willingness

Zoom experience

Education

Some college

Job description

Maine State Legislature seeks a Committee Clerk to support joint standing committees during the upcoming session. The role involves front-desk reception, documentation management, and coordinating hearings, both in-person and via electronic formats.

Clerks are chosen by committee chairs and serve at the pleasure of the presiding officers. The position is full-time with overtime during the legislative session and must be performed on-site at the State House in Augusta, Maine.