Legislative Aide - Connecticut State Library Bill Room. Job
Description: As an employee of the principal Law Library in the State
of CT, the individual in this position will learn the legislative
process by working with highly skilled government professionals. The
Bill Room is part of the Law & Legislative Reference Department at
the Connecticut State Library, which is located in the State Supreme
Court Building across the street from the State Capitol. Staff provide
legal and legislative reference services to members of the Bench, the
Bar, State Agencies, students and faculty as well as the general public.
Duties of this position primarily include visiting legislative offices
to acquire timely legislative documents, organizing legislative bills
along with accompanying amendments, roll call votes, etc. and scanning
older bill files for inclusion in the State’s digital archive of General
Assembly material associated with the legislative process. Other tasks
dependent on interest and time may include tracking bills via CGALites
(the Connecticut General Assembly's intranet), attending public hearings
covering an area of personal interest, and special projects as needed.
Position coincides with the 2020 regular Legislative session (beginning on February 5 and ending May 6, 2020).
Pay rate is approximately $12/hr subject to a slight increase. Hours
are somewhat flexible to accommodate school/other life commitments.
Position is funded up to 40 hours per week.
To apply, email a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Steve Mirsky, Library Specialist, at Steve.Mirsky@ct.gov by January 25, 2020.
