Legislative Specialist ; Part Time

Reporting to the Legislative Services Manager, the Legislative Specialist I performs various administrative duties in support of County Board activities and the Legislative Services Department.

Within the first 12 months, the Legislative Specialist I will develop strong working knowledge of County Board operations, including agenda preparation, meeting coordination and support, records management, and timely follow-through on assigned actions. Success in this role also includes building and maintaining positive, trust-based relationships with the County Board, County Executive, County staff, and members of the community while providing responsive and professional support.

Interviews will start for this role late October/early November 2026

1st and 3rd week of the month work hours – Tuesday – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.;
Wednesday – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.;
Thursday – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

2nd and 4th week of the month: 2nd and 4th week of the month:
Tuesday – 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.;
Wednesday – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.;
Thursday – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Flexibility required.

** This position is not eligible for benefits
** The following duties are normal for this position. These are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification and operational needs of the office.

• Provides professional, impartial, and non-partisan administrative and legislative support to the County Board and assigned committees within a small department environment, including preparing and distributing agendas and minutes; completing required follow-up activities; assisting with cross-functional duties; and providing backup support as needed.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet established deadlines.
• Assists with proofreading, preparing, and distributing resolutions and ordinances accurately and within established deadlines.
• Coordinates and facilitates accessible in-person and virtual public meetings, including room reservations, public notices, audiovisual and video conferencing equipment, meeting materials and recordings, and participant access to virtual meeting platforms.
• Assists with updating the Legislative Services web page, ensuring timely and accurate posting of agendas, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and all related materials.
• Performs reception duties for the Legislative Services office, Board Chair, Vice Chair and County Board of Supervisors.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of government processes, County Board Rules, open meetings laws, and parliamentary procedure; demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply updates to these requirements.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, and works flexible hours as needed.

• Minimum Qualifications
  Education
  • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED equivalent
• Experience
  • One to two years of progressively responsible office or administrative support experience requiring proficient computer skills, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
• Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements
  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a County-required background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, professional credentials, criminal history, and other job-related information, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with local government operations and county-specific software systems is preferred but not required.
• Any combination of education,…