The Florida Legislature
The Florida House of Representatives

Job Title

District Aide (District 73)

General Summary

State Representative Fiona McFarland is now accepting applications in her Sarasota, Florida office to assist with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature.

Examples of Work Performed

• Constituent Management  
• Day-to-day Operations: Monthly Bills, Office Files, Office Property, Office Supplies, Office Communications
• Prepare Monthly and Quarterly Reports
• Intradistrict Travel
• Municipal, County, and Regional Issues Related to the District
• Community and Public Outreach

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

1. Knowledge and application of House Rules, Protocol, House-specific Applications, House Administrative Policies and the Legislature’s Joint Policies and Procedures.
2. Constituent Management
3. Day-to-day Operations: Monthly Bills, Office Files, Office Property, Office Supplies, Office Communications
4. Prepare Monthly and Quarterly Reports
5. Manage Office Expense Accounts and Travel System
6. Required Legislative Filings
7. Municipal, County, and Regional Issues Related to the District
8. Community and Public Outreach
9. Mandatory Trainings as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience.

Professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Salary

Annual salary: $45,000
Excellent employee benefits.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Submission of Application

Interested parties may send a cover letter, resume and completed Florida Legislature Employment Application to:

The Honorable Fiona McFarland
Florida House of Representatives
3131 South Tamiami Trail
Suite 206
Sarasota, FL 34239-5101

or e-mail Fiona.McFarland@myfloridahouse.gov

For additional information, please contact the Office of Representative McFarland at 941-361-2465.

Applications are available through the Florida Legislature's web site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.

Accommodation for Disability

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