Legislative Support Assistant

Legislative Support Assistant

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, we are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity. The Legislative Support Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and operational support in the preparation of documents, presentations, and other materials essential for legislative briefings and discussions. This role ensures the timely creation and dissemination of well-organized, accurate, and professionally formatted materials. The assistant collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support legislative initiatives and streamline communication processes. This position may require occasional extended hours during legislative sessions and critical deadlines.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, or pursuing a degree in one of these areas preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and document management systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with legislative processes and terminology.
• Experience in creating visually appealing and impactful presentations.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting legislative briefing materials, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct research and gather relevant data to support the development of comprehensive documents.
• Ensure all materials are aligned with organizational standards and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to collect and verify information needed for legislative discussions.
• Maintain an organized filing system for legislative materials, ensuring easy access and retrieval.
• Schedule and coordinate preparatory meetings and follow-up actions for legislative briefings.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to obtain updates and ensure alignment on legislative priorities.
• Assist in creating clear and concise summaries or talking points for leadership use.
• Manage timelines and track deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
• Handle correspondence related to legislative briefings, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive legislative matters.
• May require occasional extended hours during legislative sessions and critical deadlines.
• Able to perform other duties when assigned by supervisor if needed.

Location: Kapolei, HI Salary Range: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour depending on experience