Job Description
Legislative Clerk Position North Carolina's House Majority Leader, Representative Brenden Jones, is seeking a highly qualified professional to work as a Legislative Clerk in his office. Legislative Clerks assist Legislators, also known as Legislative "Members" of the Representative, in fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations. This position requires a high level of organization and accountability as well as the ability to perform independently and maintain composure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, when the House of Representatives is in session, evening work may be necessary on Monday through Thursday and occasionally weekend work may be required as the job duties demand, based on the needs of Representative Jones. This position is under the direct supervision of the Representative and has no direct supervisory responsibilities, unless requested by the Member to assist in the supervision of an intern. Examples of Duties (The Legislative Clerk will be given a wide range of tasks, projects, and duties, including, but not limited to, the following): Conducting research into various public policy issues Office management, email, and calendar management Drafting correspondence and constituent newsletter Coordinating with other legislators and staff on policy initiatives and legislation Coordinating with state agency liaisons to fulfill constituent requests On-boarding, training, and managing interns Creating and monitoring communication strategies for the Representative Other items related to the Representative's official duties Identifying and monitoring district specific issues Other tasks assigned by the Represent