Session-Only Second Assistant Clerk of the House

How to Apply

**Do Not Apply Online** To Apply - please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications to: [email protected]. Cover letters should be a personalized, authentic reflection of your skills, motivation, and personality. Please put your name and “Second Assistant” in the subject field of the e-mail. Applications will be reviewed starting on September 21, 2026.  

Overview

The House Clerk’s Office seeks to hire for the seasonal position of Second Assistant Clerk of the House for the 2027 Legislative Session. The Second Assistant to the Clerk of the House assists the Clerk with House procedural operation on the floor of the House and in preparation therefor. This position is responsible for bill and resolution tracking, House messaging, and official resolution introduction and presentation.

Description

The House Clerk’s Office is a nonpartisan office that provides parliamentary services to the House, House members, and committees, regardless of party or political affiliation. The Second Assistant Clerk of the House holds a challenging, interesting, and important role at the heart of representative government and is part of a small team responsible for assisting the House in performing its constitutional function.

The starting wage is $28.34 per hour, with potential for an initial offer adjustment based on applicable qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, seasonal position without health benefits, located in Montpelier, VT. This role will start in November/December 2026, with an anticipated end date of mid-May 2027. This position does require the ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including working extended hours, often during evenings.   

Minimum Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.


• 5+ years of work experience in a professional environment.

Preferred:

• Intricate knowledge of legislative procedure.


• Experience working in a legislative office or other government agency.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.


• Ability to learn and work in various computer programs.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner.


• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy of all details of House procedural history.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent proofreading skills in amendment and Calendar review.


• Ability to work in a varied, unpredictable pace of workflow, including the ability to change tasks short notice.


• Ability to remain calm under pressure.


• Ability to take direction from Clerk, including implementing revisions to work product as requested by Clerk.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a willingness to interface with all legislators, staff, and members of the public.


• Willingness to perform the duties of other Office employees when needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.