NEVADA ASSEMBLY

Full-Time Temporary Positions for the

2025 Legislative Session

PROOFREADER

The Nevada Assembly is seeking full-time, temporary staff to work six to eight months for the 2025 Legislative Session in Carson City. The 2025 Session begins February 3, 2025, and ends June 2, 2025. Training for session staff commences on January 6, 2025. This position is nonpartisan.

DESCRIPTION

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• Three years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Applicants must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the English language, grammar, and punctuation and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates must also have experience with computer applications and have the ability to:

• Conduct oneself in a manner that sustains the integrity of the legislative institution and supports the tenets of representative democracy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Present a calm, professional appearance and demeanor in the workplace at all times.
• Work within the standards and guidelines established by the Nevada Assembly.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and work within tight deadlines.
• Work calmly and efficiently under stressful conditions.
• Communicate and interact with legislators, constituents, lobbyists, staff, governmental agencies, the media, and the public in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
• Accept and follow direction.
• Work long days and weekends whenever necessary.
• Assist other Assembly staff when needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Persons performing the duties for this position are expected to:

• Read for extended periods.
• Work early, extended hours, and a seven-day workweek as needed during session.
• Work in shared office space.
• Sit or stand for extended periods.

SALARY RANGE

Hourly rate: $19.7438 – $30.629; daily rate: $211.67– $245.03. During the legislative session, which begins February 3, 2025, and ends June 2, 2025, session staff are paid a daily rate seven days per week. Prior to session convening and after session has ended, staff are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked.

TO APPLY

Please submit an Assembly Employment Application and the multipage Supplemental Employment Questionnaire (Assembly Employment) to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly at the email address shown below.

CLOSE DATE

Until recruitment needs are filled.

DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

Bonnie Borda Hoffecker

Chief Clerk, Nevada Assembly

Legislative Building, Room 1109

401 South Carson Street

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747

Phone: (775) 684-8555

Email: AssemblyJobs@asm.state.nv.us

The Nevada State Assembly is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), compensation and/or wage history, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Assembly will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate unlawful retaliation.

Applicants may contact AssemblyJobs@asm.state.nv.us to request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the hiring process. Applicants will not be disqualified from consideration based upon requests for reasonable accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $211.67 - $245.03 per day

Work Location: In person