Policy & Constituent Liaison — Legislative Aide

Taleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union exemption

Job summary

Ohio House of Representatives seeks a Legislative Aide (Republican Caucus) to provide office support for a representative in Columbus. Responsibilities include scheduling, mail and phone handling, constituent inquiries, and drafting legislation.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, familiarity with the legislative process, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality. The position is full-time and exempt from union status.

Qualifications

• Interacts professionally with members, peers, constituents and the public.
• Understands legislative process and terminology.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the district office at the Riffe Center.
• Answers and screens telephone calls to the district office at the Riffe Center.
• Staffs member for committee, session, and legislative meetings at the Riffe Center and the Statehouse.
• Prepares documents and copies materials for member and constituents for legislative meetings.
• Organizes and plans meetings and attends with member when needed.
• Greets visitors in the Riffe lobby on behalf of the member and escorts them to the member’s office.
• Opens, sorts and responds to district mail and coordinates outgoing mailings.
• Drafts letters, speeches, press releases, and correspondence for the member.
• Maintains electronic and paper files per retention schedule.
• Takes notes, prepares minutes, and writes reports.

Skills

Professional

Teamwork

Legislative process

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of legislative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ohio House of Representatives seeks a Legislative Aide (Republican Caucus) to provide office support for a representative in Columbus. Responsibilities include scheduling, mail and phone handling, constituent inquiries, and drafting legislation.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, familiarity with the legislative process, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality. The position is full-time and exempt from union status.