Legislative Aide

Legislative Aide for Delegate Dan Helmer, Virginia House of Delegates

Dan Helmer's Legislative Aide serves as his lead staff member in the Virginia House of Delegates, managing constituent casework, legislative research, and communications for the 10th District. This is a strong fit for someone early-to-mid career in politics or public policy who wants substantive, hands-on experience in a state legislature.

Team Helmer is a values-driven center dedicated first and foremost to serving the community. The following values center our efforts.

• Lead with Integrity.
• Do the right thing. Follow your moral compass. Be honest with yourself, with Dan, and with the community. Do right by those who sent you here.
• Embody Service.
• We serve the people of the 10th District. All of our decisions, whether it be a constituent casework item or decision on a legislative vote, should be made with others in mind first.
• Champion Inclusivity.
• Whether hiring new staff members, forging new relationships, building a legislative coalition, go out of your way to think of them
• Be Bold.
• Push yourself and your team members to bring your/their best selves, ideas, and energy to the table. You are meant to be here. Think big and execute.

Serves as the lead staff member for a state delegate, providing administrative, research, and constituent service support to facilitate the delegate's policy goals and constituent representation.

• Manage office communications, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and sorting mail
• Conduct research on policy issues and pending legislation
• Draft correspondence, speeches, talking points, and press releases
• Coordinate the delegate's schedule: arrange meetings with constituents and stakeholders; evaluate and prioritize invitations; and make sure the delegate attends key meetings and community events
• Represent the delegate at community events and meetings when necessary
• Prepare memos for meetings with constituents, stakeholders and advocacy groups
• Track legislation through the committee process and legislative session, working with stakeholders and acting as liaison with other members’ offices
• Manage constituent casework, including working with state and local agencies, lobbyists and any needed group
• Develop and maintain relationships with local officials
• Maintain a tracker of any press relating to the work of the delegate and/or his legislation
• Support the legislative intern program
• Prepare and send newsletters and constituent outreach materials
• Other duties, as assigned

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Research and analytical capabilities
• Knowledge of the legislative process and state government structure
• Proficiency with standard office software and database management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Discretion and judgment in handling confidential information
• Political awareness and understanding of district issues
• Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work
• Hybrid while out of session
• In-person, 45 days to 60 days in Richmond for Legislative sessions in January through February or March and occasional travel to Richmond outside of session

Helmer for Virginia is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Helmer for Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.

Helmer for Virginia will not tolerate unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.