District Legislative Aide (District 33)

District Legislative Aide (District 33)

Date: Nov 10, 2026

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Title

District Legislative Aide (District 33)

General Summary

The Office of State Senator Jonathan Martin is now accepting applications for a District Legislative Aide based in Fort Myers, 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 (https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/Account/Login) 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 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

Interested parties may apply toGovernmentJobs.com. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5546475-0/district-legislative-aide-district-33)

Accommodation for Disability

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

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Location:

FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902

Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers

Nearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral