Office of the Executive Director of the Maine Legislature
Committee Clerk
Office of the Executive Director of the Maine Legislature, Augusta, Maine, us, 04338
COMMITTEE CLERK (SECRETARY)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE
Augusta, Maine
The Legislative Information Office, on behalf of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House, is seeking applicants for COMMITTEE CLERK for the upcoming legislative session.
Ideal candidates value public service and are enthusiastic about supporting the important work of the Maine Legislature. Committee Clerks, who are selected by Committee Chairs and serve at the pleasure of the Presiding Officers, provide clerical support to joint standing committees of the Legislature. These assignments are for a limited period, typically working full time and often overtime during the legislative session. The anticipated start date is early December 2025 and work is expected to continue through early April 2026. Work must be performed in a nonpartisan manner and partisan political activity restrictions apply during the legislative session. This position works
on-site
at the State House in Augusta, Maine.
Duties and Responsibilities : providing reception services to the committee; preparing advertising, notices, schedules, and routine correspondence; supporting electronic meetings as host or co-host; maintaining and updating committee paper and electronic records, files and reports; assembling paper and electronic committee documents; distributing committee materials in-person or electronically as needed; preparing hearing room for in-person and/or electronic meetings as necessary; and other assignments necessary to conduct committee business.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail and organization; possess the ability to follow instructions and work independently; possess strong computer skills; have the aptitude to learn new processes and computer applications; be able to manage multiple priorities; and have the ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working in a fast-paced, high-pressure legislative environment. Excellent work ethic, including professionalism, dependability and punctuality required. Must be willing to work overtime, potentially with little notice, including occasional nights and weekends. Preferred candidates will have experience with Zoom video conference application and have some college and/or applicable legislative experience with at least one year of clerical or secretarial work experience.
Salary and Benefits:
Base pay begins at $1,731.20 bi-weekly. The bi-weekly dollar values of some State-paid benefits for full-time employees include $15.22 for dental insurance; 14.11% of employee's pay towards retirement; and, depending on the employee's annual pay, at least 85% ($494.07) of health insurance premiums.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
For questions about the position, contact Casey Milligan at (207) 287-1692. To apply, email
resume and cover letter to
casey.milligan@legislature.maine.gov .
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE
Augusta, Maine
The Legislative Information Office, on behalf of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House, is seeking applicants for COMMITTEE CLERK for the upcoming legislative session.
Ideal candidates value public service and are enthusiastic about supporting the important work of the Maine Legislature. Committee Clerks, who are selected by Committee Chairs and serve at the pleasure of the Presiding Officers, provide clerical support to joint standing committees of the Legislature. These assignments are for a limited period, typically working full time and often overtime during the legislative session. The anticipated start date is early December 2025 and work is expected to continue through early April 2026. Work must be performed in a nonpartisan manner and partisan political activity restrictions apply during the legislative session. This position works
on-site
at the State House in Augusta, Maine.
Duties and Responsibilities : providing reception services to the committee; preparing advertising, notices, schedules, and routine correspondence; supporting electronic meetings as host or co-host; maintaining and updating committee paper and electronic records, files and reports; assembling paper and electronic committee documents; distributing committee materials in-person or electronically as needed; preparing hearing room for in-person and/or electronic meetings as necessary; and other assignments necessary to conduct committee business.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail and organization; possess the ability to follow instructions and work independently; possess strong computer skills; have the aptitude to learn new processes and computer applications; be able to manage multiple priorities; and have the ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working in a fast-paced, high-pressure legislative environment. Excellent work ethic, including professionalism, dependability and punctuality required. Must be willing to work overtime, potentially with little notice, including occasional nights and weekends. Preferred candidates will have experience with Zoom video conference application and have some college and/or applicable legislative experience with at least one year of clerical or secretarial work experience.
Salary and Benefits:
Base pay begins at $1,731.20 bi-weekly. The bi-weekly dollar values of some State-paid benefits for full-time employees include $15.22 for dental insurance; 14.11% of employee's pay towards retirement; and, depending on the employee's annual pay, at least 85% ($494.07) of health insurance premiums.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
For questions about the position, contact Casey Milligan at (207) 287-1692. To apply, email
resume and cover letter to
casey.milligan@legislature.maine.gov .