Health Committee Clerk

Role Description The Committee Clerk is a temporary full-time, on-site position based in Annapolis, MD, supporting the day-to-day operations of legislative committees. The Committee Clerk manages document flow, and ensures timely posting of materials in accordance with legislative rules and procedures. The position requires regular interaction with legislators, staff, stakeholders, and the public to provide information about committee schedules and processes. During the legislative session, the Committee Clerk supports high-volume, fast-paced proceedings and helps ensure that committee work is conducted efficiently and transparently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and distribute bill files and written testimony prior to committee hearings.

• Manage committee phone calls and committee email with late testimony.

• Set up committee room prior to hearings, voting sessions, and briefings, including Zoom, audio/visual systems, and member microphones, and prepare refreshments prior to bill hearings.

• Administer and monitor the hearing Zoom to ensure virtual witnesses can testify.

• Coordinate and check in-person and virtual witnesses with committee secretary prior to bill hearings.

• Manage hearing bill timers as well as operate member and witness microphones

appropriately to ensure smooth operations during hearings.

• Relay materials and information to delegates and committee staff during hearings as needed.

• Assist with picking up and creating post-voting files to ensure bills can transition smoothly from committee to the House.

• Assist with end-of-session archiving, file boxing, and committee reset for next session.

• Perform additonal administrative duties given by Committee Manager or Committee secretary.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, especially during the 90-day legislative session.

We are seeking organized, communicative, and detail-oriented candidates for a full-time, entry-level position during the 90-day legislative session (January through April).Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, as workdays may extend beyond regular hours and occasional weekend availability may be required. Vacation time will not be permitted during the legislative session. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Daily Rate: $158 per day.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Dharmini Carrillo at Dharmini.Carrillo@mga.maryland.gov with the subject line “2027 Health Committee Clerk”.

Applications close November 18th 2026