Committee Clerk/Legislative Aide/Researcher

Oct 28 2025
Hawaii State House of Representatives |Honolulu|Temporary, $12.00 - $25.00 / hour
Job Description

If you’ve ever wanted to see how laws are made and play a role in shaping your community, this is your chance.

 

We’re looking for energetic, curious, and team-oriented people to join our staff for the next Legislative Session. You’ll work closely with elected officials, witness important decision-making, and gain skills you can take anywhere.

 

Location:State Capitol, Honolulu

Dates: Legislative Session from December/January through May (Temporary Full & Part Time Positions)

Hours:Schedules are determined by individual offices, but most full-time temporary positions follow standard office hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Some evenings and weekends may be needed to meet deadlines.

 

 

Legislative Aide

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Help constituents get answers and connect them with resources.
  • Coordinate meetings, public hearings, and tours for students or community groups.
  • Track the progress of bills and share updates.
  • Assist with correspondence and light research.

 

You’ll thrive if you:

  • Are organized, friendly, and professional with people from all walks of life.
  • Have Microsoft Word/Excel experience.

 

 

Committee Clerk / Researcher

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Review and summarize bills, reports, and other documents.
  • Help draft resolutions and committee reports.
  • Prepare testimony packets for hearings.
  • Coordinate hearings and meetings.           

 

You’ll thrive if you:

  • Can interact professionally with lawmakers, staff, and the public.
  • Are comfortable juggling multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Have Microsoft Word/Excel experience.  

 

 

Salaries for full-time non-attorney positions range from $2,240 - $4,400 depending upon responsibilities and applicants' qualifications.  Optional health benefits available.

 

Submit resume with cover letter indicating desired position(s) to:

[email protected]

(NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE)
An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

For more information, visit: http://capitol.hawaii.gov/hjobs.aspx