Applications are being accepted for a Legislative Assistant in the North Miami Beach office of State Representative Yolly Roberson (D-District 104).

Employment Description:
Applicants must be self-motivated, and should possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong writing and computer skills are also required.

Tasks include, but are not limited to, researching legislative issues; filing and tracking legislation; writing press releases and newsletters; handling constituent requests; scheduling appointments; attending state and local meetings and other events on behalf of the Representative, as well as working with groups to identify key issues for the district.

The Legislative Assistant must be willing to relocate to Tallahassee during the Legislative Session (a 60-day period beginning the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March), and travel to Tallahassee during committee meetings.

Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of Spanish.

Minimum Qualification:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Professional or non-professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Salary:
$34,932. Premiums for individual or family insurance programs and retirement contributions are paid by the Legislature.

Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled

Submission of Application:
Interested parties may send a cover letter, resume and completed Florida Legislature Employment Application to:

Jackie Hadley
House Administration
1201, The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
or e-mail to: jackie.hadley@flhouse.gov
For additional information, please contact Jackie Hadley (850) 488-6026.

Applications are available through the Florida Legislature's web site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.

Accommodation for Disability:
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at 850-488-6803.