Legislative Operations Assistant

Legislative Operations Assistant

Location : Trenton, NJ

Department :

Office of the Senate Secretary

Organization :

New Jersey State Legislature

Position Type :

Part-Time | In-Person $18,000

About the Role

The New Jersey Senate is seeking a Legislative Operations Assistant to serve as the key link between the Senate Secretary's Office and the Assembly Clerk's Office. This role is vital to ensuring that legislation moves accurately, efficiently, and securely between the two chambers.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment during legislative sessions. This position offers a unique opportunity to experience the inner workings of the New Jersey Legislature and support the lawmaking process firsthand.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the official liaison between the Senate Secretary's Office and the Assembly Clerk's Office.
• Coordinate the physical delivery and receipt of bills, messages, and legislative documentation.
• Track legislative activity in both chambers and provide timely updates to Senate leadership.
• Assist with session planning, including coordinating guests, clergy, and ceremonial participants.
• Prepare and distribute official session materials such as scripts, co-sponsorship lists, and withdrawal lists.
• Manage voting-day workflows by ensuring bills are properly signed, logged, and delivered between chambers.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of legislative movement and actions.

Qualifications

Core Competencies

Accuracy & Efficiency :

Ensures legislative materials are handled correctly and on schedule.

Communication :

Maintains clear, respectful, and timely communication with Senate and Assembly staff.

Adaptability :

Adjusts quickly to changes in legislative schedules and priorities.

Professionalism :

Represents the Senate Secretary's Office with integrity and discretion.

Please email resume to SenSecJobs@njleg.org.