A temporary staff assistant will be hired while the current staff assistant is on maternity leave starting mid-March 2008. When the staff assistant returns from maternity leave, the new hire will be trained for a position on the legislative staff.
Staff Assistant duties include greeting visitors, answering the telephone, and answering constituent requests for general information and tours. The Staff assistant also monitors delivery and pickup of materials, maintains the front office, logs in mail and e-mail, and assists with various administrative and legislative duties.
Legislative Staff duties may include developing and planning legislative initiatives and monitoring legislative developments within Committees and on the House floor. Writing committee and floor speech notes, drafting constituent correspondence, creating background memos, and meeting with constituents and special interest groups on behalf of the Member are also regular responsibilities.
Start date is mid-March 2008. Salary will start in the mid twenties.
PLEASE FORWARD INQUIRIES TO:
Amy Asselbaye
Chief of Staff
Phone: (808) 541-2570
Fax: (808) 533-0133
E-Mail: Amy.Asselbaye AT mail.house.gov
Please include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references.
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