Policy & Legislative Support Aide

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 11 holidays per year

OPERS retirement system

Job summary

Ohio House of Representatives is seeking an Administrative Support role to provide office support for a district representative, manage scheduling, mail and phone handling, and assist with constituent inquiries. The position involves drafting letters and speeches, maintaining files, and coordinating travel for the member.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant legislative experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across committees and with staff at

Qualifications

• Interacts professionally with members, peers, constituents and the general public
• Maintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstances
• Understands legislative process and terminology
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Travels
• Experience with Microsoft Office

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
• Drafts various writing assignments on behalf of the representative (e.g., letters, speeches, press releases, general correspondence)

Skills

Administrative Support/Services

Education

Bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant legislative experience

Job description

Ohio House of Representatives is seeking an Administrative Support role to provide office support for a district representative, manage scheduling, mail and phone handling, and assist with constituent inquiries. The position involves drafting letters and speeches, maintaining files, and coordinating travel for the member.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant legislative experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across committees and with staff at