What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Senate Staff position at Idaho State Senate?
The Idaho Senate is now accepting applications for the 2027 Legislative Session. Below are basic descriptions and examples of the openings we are seeking to fill:
Assistant Clerk/Minutes Editor: Assists on the Senate floor during the daily proceedings. Reviews and edits all Senate Committee minutes to make sure they align with the committee agenda and are correctly formatted.
Committee Secretaries: Serves as the secretary for the assigned Senate Standing Committee and is responsible for writing and transcribing the minutes, creating committee reports and agendas. Assists the Chair with drafting documents, research, constituent services, scheduling, filing, and organizing.
Majority Staff Assistants: Serves as the secretary to three/four Senators and are responsible for drafting documents, research, constituent services, scheduling, filing, and assisting in writing committee minutes.
Minority Staff Assistants: Legislative aide to Democratic Senators; responsible for drafting documents, research, constituent services, scheduling, and bill tracking.
Responsibilities and Duties (varies depending on position offered):
-Maintain Senator’s Calendar and schedule appointments.
-Filing and records maintenance.
-Maintain and update committee reports, records, and minutes binder.
-Transcription and minutes preparation.
-Draft correspondence, newsletters, and social media announcements.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Applicants Should Possess:
-A passion for public service.
-Superior communication skills, both interpersonal and written.
-Strong organizational skills, as well as extraordinary attention to detail.
-Ability to be flexible and resourceful under pressure.
-Can exercise professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
-Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working in a fast-paced, high pressure legislative environment.
-Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
-Knowledge of general office procedures.
-Have the aptitude to learn new processes and computer applications.
Preferred candidates will have some college and/or applicable legislative experience and/or at least one year of clerical or secretarial work experience.
If you would like to be considered, please send a cover letter indicating your qualifications and position(s) desired, resume, and three references by November 3, 2026
If you have questions, please email jnovak@senate.idaho.gov or call (208) 332-1309.
Jennifer Novak
Secretary of the Senate
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20