Senate General Session Page

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah Senate is seeking a flexible, full-time Page to serve during the Legislature’s annual general session from January 11 to March 5. This nonpartisan, seasonal role requires business professional dress and reliable in-office presence at Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City.

You will assist the Secretary of the Senate in the chamber and at the East Senate Office reception desk, deliver bills and documents, and help with committee meetings and daily floor sessions, with potential extended hours

Qualifications

• Punctuality, dependability, and nonpartisanship are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are expected.
• Ability to work in a professional office environment is essential.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Be present in the Senate chamber during each daily floor session.
• Follow the Secretary of the Senate's direction and instruction.
• Organize and deliver handouts to Senators (bills, daily order of business, messages).
• Assist with reception duties when the Senate is not in floor session.
• Deliver bills between the legislative printing office, the Senate, and the House.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Nonpartisanship

Office familiarity

Communication skills

Organization

Work ethic

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is not eligible for benefits.
Salary – $20.50 - $ Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Application Deadline – Open until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Utah Senate is seeking to fill a flexible full-time Page position. This is a nonpartisan, seasonal position. Individuals hired for this position will serve during the Legislature’s annual general session from January 11 to March 5. This position will work daily during business hours and may require extended hours the last two weeks of the session. Business professional dress is required, including a tie and sports coat or suit jacket for men.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is a unique opportunity to participate behind the scenes in the legislative process by assisting the Secretary of the Senate in the Senate chamber and assisting with reception responsibilities when the Senate is not in floor session.

Some examples of daily responsibilities include:

• Being present in the Senate chamber during each daily floor session
• Following the Secretary of the Senate’s direction and instruction
• Organizing and delivering handouts to Senators (bills, daily order of business, messages, etc.)
• Being attentive to Senators’ and the Secretary’s legislative needs during each daily floor session
• Filing bills and other documents before and after each floor session
• Delivering bills between the legislative printing office, the Senate, and the House of Representatives
• Covering the reception desk in the East Senate Office when Senate is not in floor session by greeting and guiding guests to committee meetings and meetings with Senators
• Other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to demonstrating diplomacy in a professional environment, applicants must have a variety of skills:

• Punctuality, dependability, and nonpartisanship is a MUST for this position
• Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Familiarity with an office environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work under pressure and time constraints, and maintain an organized work area
• Exhibit good work ethics and integrity

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Location – Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114, United States.

Schedule Code – AN – Employees of the Legislature. At will: Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at-will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position.

Pay – $20.50 hourly. This position is not eligible for benefits.

THE AGENCY:

For more information on the Utah Senate, please visit our website.

EEO STATEMENT:

The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, contact Mark Thomas at 801-708-5181.