Assembly Research Assistant

The Office of State Representative Deb Andraca (D- Whitefish Bay) is currently hiring a Research Assistant to work in her Madison office at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Starting date is the first week of January, interviews will be held in November and December. The Research Assistant conducts advanced policy research and provides committee support to Assembly members. Responsibilities of this position can be complex and may vary depending on the priorities of the legislator to which the Research Assistant is assigned. The Research Assistant typically supervises one or more employees and plays a key role in office operations, policy development, committee work, constituent relations and communications.

Typical duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Act as primary advisor and researcher for a committee chairperson or senior legislator.
• Supervise one or more Legislative Assistants and interns.
• Prepare for and support committee sessions by assisting with hearings, writing policy memos and talking points, arrange testimony, create scripts, recording votes, and preparing materials.
• Act as office liaison with members of the Assembly, Senate, and other legislative and state agencies, lobbyists, executive agencies and the news media relating to committee business, pending legislation, and other office matters.
• Assist the legislator and the Legislative Reference Bureau with bill drafting requests and floor amendments.
• Establish strong working relationships with agency program managers, division administrators, secretaries of other agencies, legislative leaders, mayors, county board chairpersons, private sector businesses and federal officials.
• Respond to constituent issues and record and maintain constituent casework files.

The salary range for this position is $51,634 - $78,710 per year. Starting salary is dependent upon experience and education. In addition, this position receives the same fringe benefits available to other State of Wisconsin employees. For more information related to benefits, please see: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/lhro/benefits/

Qualified individuals will possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Experience working with the Wisconsin State Legislature, familiarity or experience working with the Joint Finance Committee a plus;
• Ability to be proactive and comfortable working with others;
• Ability to produce relevant press and social media;
• Ability to research and solve constituent questions and problems;
• The ability to multitask, be organized, and stay focused in a fast-paced environment;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Reliability and punctuality;
• Have high moral integrity; and,
• Exercise professional judgment and confidentiality at all times.

In addition, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but relevant work experience, education, and knowledge will be considered.

Please send a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications of the Research Assistant position to: LHRO.Employment@legis.wisconsin.gov.

Applicants will be reviewed and considered as they are received.