NC Senate Democratic Whip seeks Legislative Assistant | Raleigh, NC

[Ian Shannon]

North Carolina Senate Democratic Whip Seeks Full-Time Legislative Assistant to Start in November

The North Carolina Senate Democratic Whip seeks a full-time Legislative Assistant.  This position serves as the only full-time permanent staff member in the Senator’s Office and is responsible for managing office and Senator’s official duties. This position is dynamic and fast-paced given both the leadership responsibility of the Whip and representation of almost 200,000 citizens.

The position works out of the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh.  Working hours are flexible and vary greatly depending on legislative session. Senate Legislative Assistants are full-time salaried ($36,966 starting) with full state benefits whether or not the General Assembly is in session, typically January through June in odd years and April through June in even years.

The Legislative Assistant will be given a wide-range of tasks, projects, and duties including, but not limited to:

• Conducting research into various public policy issues
• Office management, email & 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 Senator
• Other items related to the Senator's official duties

Job Qualifications

• Hold at least an undergraduate degree
• Outstanding record of academic achievement
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, and/or extracurricular setting
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the state legislature
• Ability to be entrepreneurial in a government setting
• Communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
• A desire to better the State of North Carolina

The position requires a two-year commitment, with preference given to three years.

 

Application Instructions

Please send your resume, cover letter, and an optional writing sample to Senator Jay Chaudhuri at jay.ch...@ncleg.net and CC Ian Shannon at chaud...@ncleg.net

Further Questions

If you have any further questions, please reach out to Ian Shannon at chaud...@ncleg.net