<p>Job Summary: Performs legislative, constituent work and helps supervise all communications related issues under the general supervision of the Minority Leader.</p> <p>Minimum Salary: $ 60,923.20 This is a non-merit, full-time position.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>Correspondence & Constituent Contact</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates a timely response to inquiries and requests from constituents and public and private interest groups including phone calls, letters, and e-mails. </li><li>Crafts timely and informed responses to correspondence with input from Minority Leader's team members. </li><li>Prioritizes time sensitive items that require the Minority Leader's immediate attention. </li></ul> <p>Strategic Communications</p> <ol> <li>Help supervise and coordinate all of the Minority Leader's communications related activities. </li></ol> <p>Scheduling</p> <ul> <li>Over see the in take of requests for meetings with the Minority Leader and facilitate the scheduling of meetings. </li><li>Create and maintain an up-to-date electronic calendar for the Minority Leader. </li><li>Communicates with meeting attendees via email, by phone, or in person if any changes in the schedule need to occur. </li></ul> <p>General Office Management</p> <ul> <li>Act as one of the faces of the Minority Leader's office by greeting anyone who stops into the office, whether it be visitors, constituents, lobbyists, or elected officials. </li><li>Take messages upon request for the Minority Leader or other office staff when they are ou to fthe office or other wise engaged. </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Will demonstrate knowledge of rules and floor operations of Iowa House of Representatives. </li><li>Maintains exemplary customer service with Representatives, Senators, coworkers and the public. </li><li>Assists the Minority Leader in efforts to make the office a resource to the members that they understand is always open and available to assist them. </li><li>Available to help where and when needed, with a flexible schedule that includes partial compensatory time. Works closely with staff to operate an efficient office that assists the Minority Leader to fulfill all of the duties of office. </li></ul> <p>This is a non-merit posting for the Legislative Services Agency.  Applicants should follow instructions in "To Apply" to be considered.</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or greater preferred from an accredited university or college with a major in Political Science, Public Administration, Business, Economics, or related program preferred. </li><li>At least 10 years previous professional employment in the public or private sector preferred or related experience including supervising/handling strategic communications matters. </li><li>Valid Iowa Driver's license. </li></ul>