The Idaho Legislature employs approximately 70 to 80 people during legislative sessions to fill various support positions. These full-time seasonal positions typically begin early January and end around the first of April.

The Idaho House of Representatives is now accepting applications for the 2024 Legislative Session. These temporary full-time positions will run from January 8 through late March 2024, with training sessions beginning in December 2023.

DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant must be outgoing and able to interact with staff and the public in a pleasant and professional manner. The positions require proficiency with Microsoft Word as well as excellent grammar and spelling skills. They also require the ability to work under pressure, be well organized and detail oriented, and handle correspondence, telephone calls, and e-mails. Dependability is critical. Typing speed of 60+ wpm and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook are preferred but not required. For committee secretary and pool positions, minute-taking experience is helpful. Orientation and full training are provided.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED and experience in an office setting required; executive/administrative assistant background a plus. Resume must include references.

COMPENSATION: Wages start at $18.70 per hour, but can be more, depending on experience and specific assignments.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

• • Committee Secretary – assigned to a specific House Committee/Chairman and responsible for minutes, reports and agendas, processing legislation, scheduling, correspondence, organizing and filing.

  • Pool Secretary – secretarial support for several Representatives, providing assistance in scheduling, correspondence, and organizing. May also assist with committee minutes and special projects.

  • Majority Staff Assistant – secretarial support to the House Majority Office; duties may include research, bill tracking, scheduling, and constituent services.

  • Minority Staff Assistant – secretarial support to Democrat House members; duties may include research, bill tracking, scheduling, and constituent services.

  • Doorkeeper – Acts as gatekeeper and first point of contact for visitors to the House.

  APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please send a letter of interest, a complete resume, a list of three references, and a completed Attaché Application Form, which can be found here.

  CLOSING DATE:  All application materials must be received by Monday, October 30, 2023.

  e-mail: HSPKCOS@house.idaho.gov
  Mail: Office of the Speaker
  Idaho House of Representatives
  PO Box 83720
  Boise, ID 83720-0038

  Equal Opportunity Employer