Legislative Committee Support Specialist

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking a Legislative Administrative Assistant in the Committee Services Section. The role assists with committee meetings, prepares packets, maintains records, and supports supervisory and professional staff.

Responsibilities include answering calls, drafting routine correspondence, researching information, and posting materials online. Occasional travel to in-state and out-of-state meetings is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Clerical training and skills commensurate with assigned tasks.
• Knowledge and proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, the Internet, and Access database programs.
• Knowledge of the operation of facsimile machines, copy machines, and multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to communicate with Bureau Staff, state agency staff, members of the General Assembly, and members of the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, record, and summarize meeting proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone and greet members and visitors during committee meetings and at front desks.
• Compose routine correspondence; type committee forms, meeting agendas, notices, minutes, reports, presentations.
• Assist with general research using Internet, Folio Views, and internal programs.
• Maintain computer and paper files per procedures and instructions.
• Prepare meeting packets, maintain per diem sheets, and set up meeting rooms with required AV equipment.
• Post meeting agenda and exhibits on the General Assembly website.
• Be available to legislators, agency staff, Bureau staff, and the public regarding committee issues.
• Travel as needed to in-state and out-of-state meetings.

Skills

English grammar

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Communication

Data entry

Office software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Access database

Job description

State of Arkansas is seeking a Legislative Administrative Assistant in the Committee Services Section. The role assists with committee meetings, prepares packets, maintains records, and supports supervisory and professional staff.

Responsibilities include answering calls, drafting routine correspondence, researching information, and posting materials online. Occasional travel to in-state and out-of-state meetings is required.