Salary: $3,868.80 Biweekly
Location : Bethel, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: L3616
Department: Legislative Affairs
Division: Legislative Affairs Agency
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Exempt Legislature
Range: 16
Job DescriptionThe Legislative Affairs Agency is seeking an individual who is interested in community outreach, motivated to learn, can work independently and collaborate in a team environment to fill a vacancy in the Legislative Information Office in Bethel. This exempt state position is a year-round position and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The position is staffed at a range 16 ($3,868.80 Bi-weekly). Definition:Independently manages a legislative information office. Serves as a liaison between the legislature and the public. Distributes information to the public about the legislature and legislative proceedings via e-mail, print media, radio and personal contact. Coordinates public hearing teleconferences enabling the public to participate in legislative meetings.
Examples of Duties:- Monitors legislative session and furnishes information to the public on upcoming hearings available via teleconference, bills, committee action and floor proceedings.
- Schedules teleconferences, advertises the date and topic, assembles materials, operates teleconference equipment and moderates testimony. Maintains communication with the Juneau office during the teleconference and distributes materials to participants.
- Troubleshoots problems with teleconference connection or equipment during the call. Maintains a log of participants. Sends written testimony and other correspondence to committees and legislators.
- Processes public information messages (POMs) by taking information by phone, e-mail or fax and relaying the message to the appropriate legislative office.
- Answers telephones and responds to questions from constituents.
- Conducts basic research on topics related to statutes, legislation and legislative actions.
- Identifies appropriate resources for public questions and provides contact information.
- Writes non-partisan press releases about legislative actions for distribution to local newspapers and radio stations.
- Writes newsletters for subscribers wishing to learn about legislative activity and upcoming teleconferences. Maintains a database of constituents interests in order to provide them with updated information throughout the legislative session.
- Assists legislators in efforts to communicate with the community.
- Procures and maintains computers and office equipment for the LIO office. Operates the office within budget and accounts for all expenditures.
- Prepares yearly inventory of office equipment and furniture.
Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
One year of college or technical school or at least one year of relevant work experience.
Please note: This position is open to Alaska Residents only.Additional Required InformationAdditional Required Information:
Special Note:This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3). Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.
Contact InformationContact Information:
Legislative Affairs Personnel
[email protected](907) 465-3854
