Legislator Assistant - Part-Time

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Part‑time Legislator Assistants provide essential administrative and legislative support to House members. This role serves as a key point of contact for constituents and the public, responding to calls, emails, and office visits with professionalism and efficiency. They also manage organizational systems, including databases and files, and may conduct research on legislation, bills, and policy issues to keep the member informed.

• Drafting and distributing press releases, district newsletters, and other communications.
• Planning field trips to the Capitol, conferences, and special events.
• Making travel arrangements when needed.
• Ensuring timely and accurate management of the member’s expense account in compliance with House policy, maintaining detailed records.
• Composing correspondence and reports, taking and transcribing meeting minutes.
• Attending committee hearings to support the member’s work.

• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in personal computer use, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• High School graduation or equivalent.
• One or more years of work experience in a related field.
• General knowledge of the legislative process (preferred).

The House prohibits the hiring of any person who at the time of initial hiring is related to any member within the fourth degree by blood or marriage.

Hours are limited to 1,039 per calendar year.

Part‑time Legislator Assistant positions become available at unpredictable intervals and are filled as openings arise. Submitted resumes are kept on file for six months and may be considered at any time during that period.

Please send your resume, application, and letter of interest electronically through MoCareers or to houseadmin.gov. Documents may also be submitted to the Missouri House of Representatives, 201 W. Capitol Avenue, Room B22, Jefferson City, MO 65101, Attention:
Part‑time Legislator Assistant. Additional information may be found on the House website se.mo.gov.