Vermont General Assembly - Session-Only Clerk Associate

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont's House Clerk's Office seeks a Clerk Associate for the 2027 Legislative Session in Montpelier. This full-time, seasonal role supports the Office with document editing, filing, and tracking, and serves as a point of contact for House members and the public.

Starting wage is $23.00 per hour, with potential adjustment based on qualifications. The position begins November/December 2026 and ends mid‑May 2027, with no health benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 3+ years of professional work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to learn multiple databases.
• Detail-oriented with proofreading capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Office.
• Edit, file, and track documents.
• Serve as primary point of contact for House members and the public.
• Assist with data entry and learn various databases.

Skills

Nonpartisan

Detail-oriented

Proofreading

Communication

Interpersonal

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The House Clerk's Office seeks to hire for the seasonal position of Clerk Associate for the 2027 Legislative Session. The Clerk Associate provides general administrative assistance to the Office, including document editing, filing, and tracking, and serves as an Office point of contact for House members and members of the public

Description

The House Clerk's Office is a nonpartisan office that provides parliamentary services to the House, House members, and committees, regardless of party or political affiliation. The Clerk Associate holds a challenging, interesting, and important role at the heart of representative government and is part of a small team responsible for assisting the House in performing its constitutional function.

The starting wage is $23.00 per hour, with potential for an initial offer adjustment based on applicable qualifications and experience. This is a full‑time, seasonal position without health benefits, located in Montpelier, VT. This role will start in November/December 2026, with an anticipated end date of mid‑May 2027.

Required Education / Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree.
• 3+ years of work experience in a professional environment.

Preferred

• Intricate knowledge of legislative procedure.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a legislative office or other government agency.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to learn and work in different computer databases.

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with proven proofreading capabilities. Must have exceptional attention to detail in accurately entering and reviewing data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including a willingness to interface with all legislators, staff, and members of the public.
• Ability to take on tasks unilaterally in support of the Office.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.