<p>Salary Information</p> <p>The position is classified as a Legislative Assistant with an annual salary range of $44,964 to $68,568 per year. Starting salary is dependent on experience and education. This position receives the same benefits available to other State of Wisconsin employees, including health insurance and retirement. For more information related to benefits, please see: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/lhro/benefits.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide excellent service to constituents; </li><li>Assist the Outreach and Communications Director with constituent casework, including prioritizing cases and communicating with constituents and state/local agency liaisons; </li><li>Manage constituent correspondence, including researching relevant legislative proposals, drafting constituent emails, and maintaining constituent database; </li><li>Serve as primary office point of contact, including greeting visitors and answering phone calls; </li><li>Manage social media accounts, including planning the schedule, drafting content, and designing graphics; </li><li>Monitor and research legislative proposals and laws in order to respond to constituent outreach; </li><li>Meet with constituents, lobbyists, other staff, and stakeholders with the Senator or on his behalf; </li><li>Assist the Outreach and Communications Director with the Senator's proactive outreach to constituents; </li><li>Provide clerical and general office support as needed. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Strong verbal and written communications skills; </li><li>Experience in government, politics, non-profits, advocacy, or organizing; </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize simultaneous competing projects and duties; </li><li>Motivated self-starter who can work independently and as a part of a team; </li><li>Excellent organizational and follow-through skills; </li><li>Knowledge of social media and communications strategies; </li><li>High degree of professionalism and an understanding of discretion, attention to detail, and the occasional long hours needed to effectively staff a state legislator. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to Sen.Spreitzer@legis.wisconsin.gov.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Open Until Filled</p>