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July 25, 2024

Nevada Assembly

Carson City

FULL TIME & TEMPORARY

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
Proofreaders review committee minutes for fluency, understanding, correct sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and adherence to Assembly styles and formats.
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: Assembly Jobs@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 Assembly Jobs@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

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available