Docket Clerk, Senate Nonpartisan Staff - Session Only

About the role

The Colorado State Senate is seeking qualified applicants for seasonal employment during the upcoming legislative session, which runs for four months from January 11 through May 10, 2027. This position is seasonal and works well for those who are retired or want to have their summers and autumns free. It is a great opportunity to learn new skills, observe the legislative process, and make extra money while receiving health, vision, and dental insurance, if needed. A more comprehensive list of the benefits package is listed below.

The Role at a Glance

Working directly on the Senate floor and reporting to the Secretary of the Senate and the Managing Clerk, your primary job functions include:

• Bill Monitoring and Recording: This involves maintaining physical bills, queuing bills electronically, and recording all legislative activity on billbacks and in the legislative software system.
• Status Sheet Production: The clerk is responsible for confirming that actions are appropriately entered in the legislative software system and generating an accurate, electronic status sheet at the close of each day's business.
• Coordination with House Staff: The position requires working closely with House Front Desk staff to ensure seamless integration of bill activity between the two chambers.
• Proofing the Daily Journal and Calendar: The clerk assists in proofing the daily Journal and Calendar to ensure all actions are recorded accurately and upcoming actions are correctly presented for members and the public.
• Special Requests: This includes providing legislators and staff with printed copies of legislative documents and performing other tasks as requested by the Secretary of the Senate and the Managing Clerk, such as producing special event videos.

What We Are Looking For

This position is highly visible and interactive with the Senate during all facets of legislative floor work. A successful candidate will maintain a calm and professional demeanor under fast-paced, stressful situations.

• Attention to Detail: Incredible focus on accuracy, formatting, and grammar for legal and historical records.
• Technical Skills: Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Zoom efficiently to manage schedules, track records, and facilitate virtual meetings.
• Political Neutrality: Ability to work in a strictly nonpartisan manner within a highly partisan environment.
• Executive Function: Strong independent work ethic with exceptional organizational and executive function skills.
• Composure: Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast paced and unpredictable environment.
• Communication: Superior verbal and written communication abilities.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely, cooperate, and maintain strong relationships with legislative staff and interact professionally with legislators.
• Resourcefulness: Proactively seeks assistance and guidance from a supervisor when necessary.
• Experience: Previous legislative experience is not required, but a strong interest in the legislative process is preferred.
• Schedule and Flexibility Commitment: During the Legislative Session (January – May) candidates must commit to full-time, daily in-person availability with flexibility to work extended evening hours or weekends based on the Senate schedule throughout the session. Discretionary leave and personal vacations cannot be accommodated during the legislative session.

This position is not part of the classified state personnel system.

Schedule

• During the legislative session this position works a full-time, five days per week schedule.
• This job requires the ability to work in a nonpartisan manner in a partisan environment.
• Senate employees may be required to work beyond typical office hours with little advance notice.
• On rare occasions, work on weekends may be required.
• Punctuality, attendance, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential.

Pay and benefits

Successful employees are asked to return on a recurring basis each year and have the opportunity to maintain benefits year-round. Session-only employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for the duration of their employment which includes Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) plans; health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; short term disability; optional FSA and HSA accounts; paid holidays and paid time off during Senate closures due to inclement weather; a monthly RTD pass; and paid parking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $204.72 per day.
• Status: Non-classified, Session Only. Training will start in December, and the legislative session begins in January.
• Retirement: Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) plans.
• Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Perks: Monthly RTD transit pass and paid parking included.
• Time Off: Paid holidays, short-term disability, and paid time off during inclement weather closures.

How to Apply

• Please apply online
• Required Documents: Submit your Cover Letter, Resume, and three (3) professional references.
• Deadline: Applications must be received by November 15th at 11:59 PM MT