Legislative Editor
National Conference of State Legislatures - Austin, Texas, us, 78716![National Conference of State Legislatures](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Duties and Functions:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every job function.Assist in staffing legislative committees (e.g., attend formal committee meetings around the state; prepare agendas; prepare meeting materials, prepare committee handouts and notebooks; prepare on-line document indexes; coordinate with committee chairmen, agencies, and the public on meeting topics; schedule and host Zoom meetings and webinars to allow remote participation; draft meeting minutes).Interact with committee chairmen and other legislators to develop and implement legislative directives.Coordinate with the public, interest groups, and local, state, and federal agencies on legislative issues.Monitor statutory reporting to assigned legislative committees.Assist Research Analysts and Program Evaluators to prepare research products and evaluation reports.Provide operational support and assistance during the legislative sessions.Complete special projects and other assigned tasks.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or other professional training, such as paralegal, preferred, but not required.Strong interest in the legislative process.Exceptional organization skills.Strong Microsoft and Adobe products skills.Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.Familiarity with Zoom videoconferencing.Ability to act professionally and perform at a high level in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Candidates must be able to work overtime hours (particularly during legislative sessions in mid-January through mid-March) and be available for limited in-state legislative travel (primarily May-October).This position is mostly performed in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, lift, and carry objects such as document boxes and other equipment, utilize standard office equipment, and travel within Wyoming, including overnight and weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.How to Apply
Electronically send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references, to Lily Sharpe, Research and Evaluation Administrator, at
lily.sharpe@wyoleg.gov .Closing Date:
Open until filled, but early applications are encouraged.Veterans:
If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receive survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must attach a written request for preference and a Form DD214 with your cover letter.EEO/ADA:
The State of Wyoming and the Legislative Service Office are Equal Opportunity Employers and actively support the ADA and reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with disabilities.
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