Legislative Aide : Office of Representative Elect Edward Pacheco, 9th Bristol

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Job Description - Legislative Aide :
Office of Representative Elect Edward Pacheco, 9th Bristol (260007W3)

The Massachusetts House of Representatives (“House”) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members, each representing a district of approximately 43,000 people.

Position Overview:

The Legislative Aide assists the Member of the House who appointed the Legislative Aide in the discharge of that Member’s official duties by providing communication, legislative, and administrative support services deemed necessary by the Member.

Reports to:

State Representative .

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts the Representative’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason.

• Provide Member with basic administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones and taking messages, greeting visitors, scheduling and other tasks as may be assigned;
• Manage constituent inquiries and casework including creation/maintenance of database of constituent requests;
• Serve as liaison with Member’s constituents;
• Serve as liaison with federal, local and other state government offices as directed by the Member;
• Research and draft responses to constituents, stakeholders and other interest groups on matters of interest;
• Draft proposed legislation and amendments on matters of importance to the Member;
• Monitor and track legislation for Member;
• Prepare summaries of legislation and briefing materials on various topics for Member;
• Attend meetings and forums on behalf of the Member as directed;
• Supervise interns and coordinate with the House intern program; and
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds;
• Very proficient in use of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok) and ability to manage these accounts for the Member.
• Create and manage social media content across platforms to increase engagement, visibility, and community connection.
• Oversee website content, ensuring it is current, user-friendly, and aligned with the needs of the constituents and the Member.
• Oversee website content, ensuring it is current, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational priorities.

• Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner.
• Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines on short notice.
• Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback professionally.
• Strong organizational skills including, but not limited to, calendar and email management and ability to prioritize tasks as needed.
• Ability to follow-up and complete tasks.
• Oversee website content, ensuring it is current, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree; or
• Associate degree with more than 1 year of professional work experience; or
• High School diploma with more than 2 years of professional work experience.

* Fluency in Portuguese/Spanish Strongly referred/not required

* Prior Legislative Aide Experience preferred/not required

This is a full-time, minimum of 37.5 hour per week position. Workdays are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include…