District Legislative Aide (District 4)

Date:  Sep 4, 2025


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The Florida Legislature
Senate District 4

Title

District Legislative Aide (Senate District 4)

General Summary

The Office of State Senator Clay Yarborough is now accepting applications for a District Legislative Aide based in Jacksonville, Florida.  This is work assisting a Senator with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature. An employee in a position allocated to this class performs duties of limited variety and complexity.  Work involves the performance of various routine and non-routine tasks following clearly defined standardized practices. Results are reviewed upon completion for judgment, completeness, and accomplishment of objectives within deadlines.  This position may involve travel to Tallahassee.

 

Financial Disclosure: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 –Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

 

Examples of Work Performed

  • Manages or assists in managing a district office and supervises other staff in all functions performed by district office.
  • Serves as a liaison for constituents.
  • Responds to inquiries by seeking solutions to problems or assisting in the communication with appropriate agency.
  • Performs research to gather and assemble information for drafting of bills, speeches, or special reports.
  • Attends various local functions and meetings with supervisor to gather information, or on behalf of the supervisor, as a representative of the staff.
  • Prepares and distributes press releases and other public information data.
  • Supervises maintenance of district office files including selection of newspaper articles and other source materials for files.
  • Manages district office expense account.
  • Formulates replies to correspondence in draft or final form depending on the complexity of the issue.
  • Advises supervisor of issues and projects in the district that require involvement to better serve the district.
  • Reviews all correspondence, reports, and legislative proposals for accuracy and quality of content.
  • May perform extensive background research on a bill in working it through the committee process.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge of personal computers and use of software.
  • Knowledge of the methods for organizing and presenting data.
  • Knowledge of Florida laws, and the legislative and political processes and protocol.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to use independent judgment in handling media inquiries and news releases.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to review work for accuracy and quality of content.
  • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
  • Ability to supervise/manage people.
  • Ability to work and make decisions independently.
  • Ability to compose correspondence.
  • Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
  • Ability to manage time well.
  • Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the effective internal functioning of the operation.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience.
  • A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the one year of required experience.
  • Professional or nonprofessional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

 

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

 

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

 

Submission of Application

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Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

Location: 

JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32216


Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville