Legislative Aide -Office of State Representative Aaron Saunders, 7th Hampden District

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Provide Member with basic administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones and taking messages, greeting visitors, scheduling and other tasks as may be assigned;

• Manage constituent inquiries and casework including creation/maintenance of database of constituent requests;

• Serve as liaison with Member's constituents;

• Serve as liaison with federal, local and other state government offices as directed by the Member;

• Research and draft responses to constituents, stakeholders and other interest groups on matters of interest;

• Draft proposed legislation and amendments on matters of importance to the Member;

• Monitor and track legislation for Member;

• Prepare summaries of legislation and briefing materials on various topics for Member;

• Attend meetings and forums on behalf of the Member as directed;

• Supervise interns and coordinate with the House intern program; and

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Attributes:

• Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner;

• Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines on short notice;

• Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent writing and communication skills;

• Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback professionally;

• Strong organizational skills including, but not limited to, calendar and email management and ability to prioritize tasks as needed;

• Ability to follow-up and complete tasks.

• Valid Driver's License, willingness to travel to the district for events and meetings as assigned

Preferred Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree; or

• Associate degree with more than 1 year of professional work experience; or

• High School diploma with more than 2 years of professional work experience.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, minimum of 37.5 hour per week position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work to support the Member's legislative or constituent activities.

This position is primarily based at the State House in Boston. The right candidate will have the ability (driver's license and transportation) to be in the 7th Hampden District 1-2 days per week as needed. The 7th Hampden District includes the communities of Belchertown | Ludlow | New Salem | Pelham | Petersham | Shutesbury | Wendell

To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to aaron.saunders@mahouse.gov with t he subject line of your email containing your first and last name, and "Legislative Aide Application."

The House of Representatives is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity/expression, disability, military obligations, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal or state law.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-2500062Y

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-13T18:35:45