Reader and Enrolling & Engrossing Clerk

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This position is in-person and located at the Missouri State Capitol, 201 W. Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a hybrid position. The ideal candidate for this role will possess excellent verbal communication and proofreading skills and attention to detail, as well as be able to provide impeccable customer service to senators, staff, and the public.

 As Reader for the Missouri Senate, you will read aloud all roll calls, bills, resolutions, amendments (as needed), and other communications of Senate proceedings during session. In addition to other clerical responsibilities, you will also operate the microphone system for all thirty-four Senators.

 As an Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk, you will assist the Enrolling and Engrossing Office by proofreading legislation, incorporating adopted amendments into legislation, preparing the electronic version of legislation for printing and distribution, and more. This position works under the general supervision of the Enrolling and Engrossing Supervisor.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

What you’ll do:

Read aloud all roll calls, bills, resolutions, amendments (as needed) and other communications during the proceedings of the daily session.

Operate Senate Chamber microphone system (turn on microphone of speaking Senator and turn off microphone when Senator is finished speaking).

Manually record the vote of each Senator as the vote is made during roll calls.

Note the date and action taken on all amendments offered.

Code and proof Senate bills, joint resolutions, and amendments at each of the stages that legislation passes through during the legislative session.

Prepare and assist in the electronic logging of courtesy resolutions.

Assist in the proofing of senate journals.

Perform job share duties with the Secretary of the Senate’s Office.

Perform other related work as required.

Qualifications - All you need for success

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent and two years of experience in clerical or general office support work required OR a bachelor’s degree in English or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to read text aloud fluently and with clarity in a public forum.

Ability to work under pressure with long hours when the Senate is in session.

Knowledge of spelling, business English, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Ability to maintain professional decorum in a shared workplace.

Skill and accuracy in proofreading legislation and other documents.

Skill in typing accurately from a rough draft or plain copy.

Knowledge and understanding of the legislative process.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through proper written and verbal communication.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.  Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position please contact: 

Cindy Winthorst, Human Resources Specialist at [email protected]. 

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.