Legislative Committee Clerk — On-Site Temp (Fast-Paced)

The Maryland General Assembly; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland General Assembly is seeking a Committee Clerk for a temporary full-time, on-site role in Annapolis, MD. You will support day-to-day committee operations, manage document flow, and ensure timely posting of materials in accordance with legislative rules.

During the legislative session, you will handle high-volume, fast-paced proceedings, coordinate witnesses, and assist with archiving and transition of bills to the House. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for 90-day legislative session (January–April).
• On-site in Annapolis, MD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and distribute bill files and written testimony prior to committee hearings.
• Manage committee phone calls and committee email with late testimony.
• Set up committee room prior to hearings, including Zoom, audio/visual systems, and microphones, and prepare refreshments.
• Administer and monitor the hearing Zoom to ensure virtual witnesses can testify.
• Coordinate and check in-person and virtual witnesses with committee secretary prior to hearings.
• Manage hearing bill timers and operate microphones for smooth proceedings.
• Relay materials and information to delegates and committee staff during hearings.
• Assist with post-voting files to transition bills from committee to the House.
• Assist with end-of-session archiving and preparing for next session.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Committee Manager or secretary.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment during the 90-day session.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Maryland General Assembly is seeking a Committee Clerk for a temporary full-time, on-site role in Annapolis, MD. You will support day-to-day committee operations, manage document flow, and ensure timely posting of materials in accordance with legislative rules.

During the legislative session, you will handle high-volume, fast-paced proceedings, coordinate witnesses, and assist with archiving and transition of bills to the House. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.