Legislative Secretary

$127,005 - $127,005/Yr

State Of Alaska - Juneau, AK

Full-time - Entry Level

Juneau, AK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Legislative Secretary position within the Legislative Affairs Agency involves supporting the House Records for the 34th Alaska State Legislature. The role requires attending committee meetings, taking minutes, and maintaining communication with other staff. The position demands a detail-oriented individual who can work independently while also being a team player, as tasks may change frequently. This is a full-time role with expectations of working during legislative sessions, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Attending committee meetings and taking minutes
• Reporting committee action
• Transcribing recordings in the prescribed format
• Maintaining meeting files and committee logs
• Editing draft minutes and finalizing minutes to BASIS
• Maintaining lines of communication with other support staff and committee aides
• Maintaining office calendar
• Serving as first point of contact within the office
• Answering phones
• Ordering supplies

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Knowledge of the legislative process
• Ability to read, write, and command the English language
• Ability to synthesize information, edit, and proofread to produce minutes
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use research materials such as the Alaska Statutes
• Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Professional decorum and demeanor