Print Shop Clerk, 70th Legislative Session - SHORT TERM

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Montana in Helena seeks a short-term, non-partisan clerk to support the Legislative Services Division. You will manage distribution of proceedings, mail bills, file documents, answer inquiries, and help with mailings. Work will occur in a fast-paced public environment with varied hours.

Hours are typically 6–8 per day, 6 days a week, with possible overtime and occasional weekend work; position may run late December to end of session. Resume required and E-Verify applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work under deadline pressure.
• Willingness to work varying hours and overtime as needed.
• Resume required.

Responsibilities

• Collates and distributes legislative proceedings to state offices, lobbyists, and the public.
• Mails out copies of bills and files bills for storage.
• Answers phone and assists with mailings.
• Prints and collates large batches of bills using copy machines.
• Delivers bills and other printed material to the House and Senate.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Copy machine operation

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Position Title:

This is a short term non-partisan position with the Legislative Services Division.

Duties: Collates and distributes Legislative proceedings to state offices, lobbyists, and the general public, working with the public on a daily basis. Mails out copies of bills, files bills for storage, answers phone, assists with mailings. Prints and collates large batches of bills using copy machines. Performs basic copy machine operation and maintenance. Delivers bills and other printed material to the House and Senate.

This position may begin in late December or early January, and continue through the term of the 70th legislative session (end of April or early May). This position will generally be for 6 - 8 hours a day, 6 days a week; although 40 hours a week is not guaranteed. Saturday work may be required. In general, hours will vary daily within the time frame of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on the workload.Must be able to have the flexibility to adjust their work schedule with little to no advance notice. This position could terminate prior to the end of the session. Some overtime could occur during peak periods. Hours worked over 40 hours in a week will be compensated at time-and-a-half.

Must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions and work under heavy deadline pressure. Must be reliable, punctual, and productive members of the team. Must be able to maintain composure and work cooperatively under pressure with co-workers, the general public, and other Legislative staff. Must be physically able to stand on your feet for long periods of time, to carry and lift up to 50 pounds and to push a cart full of bills. Some knowledge of the Legislative process is helpful. Needs basic computer literacy or ability to learn.

The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Office experience, mail room experience, and some knowledge of the Legislative process is helpful.

NOTE: You must provide a resume to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications will not be passed onto the screening team.

The Legislative Branch participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, Link to E-Verify Website [e-verify.gov] .

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Number of Openings

: 2 Employee Status : Short Term Recurring Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: No

Primary Location

: Helena Agency : Legislative Branch Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

: Oct 22, 2026, 3:08:02 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Required Application Materials : Resume

Contact Name : Kelly DaSilva | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.