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8/31/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Committee Assistant -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)

Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (MORE THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Location

702 Capital Ave Capitol Annex Room 456
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Committee Assistant for the
Health Services Committee. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with
neutrality in a politically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers
unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members
provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest
to the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan;
and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior
approval.

Job Duties:

Helps with committee meeting logistics, prepares and sends committee communications and correspondence,
and coordinates and distributes materials.
Assists committee staff and members before and during committee meetings.
Calls roll during meetings, and records and reports committee actions.
Prepares minutes of committee meetings and timely distributes.
Proofreads documents for proper format, accuracy, and style.
Answers routine questions from staff and non-staff about office or committee procedures.
Communicates with supervisor to learn about agency policies and procedures.
Works when requested with other committees or task forces during interim or session.
Answers telephone and greets and otherwise assists guests.
Maintains bill logs and other information during the session and interim.
Attends trainings as needed or directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Ability to accomplish tasks when receiving detailed instructions and working under close supervision.
Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows Office products, or demonstrated ability to learn
Windows Office products.
Knowledge of basic office procedures, along with the ability to follow writing styles.
Knowledge of standard English, including grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to assist other committees and work with other projects.
Ability to meet short deadlines.
Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to work with other agencies, legislators, and the
public.
Ability to work on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited exercise of independent
judgement.
Possess moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.
Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner with legislators, partisan staff, and co-workers.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
No direct experience is needed. Limited relevant business experience and business knowledge, or
equivalent academic training may be preferred.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amanda Weakley at Amanda.Weakley@kylegislature.gov or 502-564-8100.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Year Founded

1792

Website

kentucky.gov

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