Session Assistant – Enrolling

Full-time, seasonal position (approx. January 2026 to April 2026). 

Candidates willing to return on a yearly basis are encouraged to apply. 

Salary: $180/day

About the position:  The Office of the Secretary of the Senate serves as custodian of records filed with the Senate. In addition, the Office provides various services to the Senate and Senators. The employee is responsible for performing a variety of duties during the Legislative Session. Potential job functions include entering legislation developed in the Georgia Senate into a legislative management system, updating legislation in the system as needed, incorporating amendments and substitutes into legislation, communicating with Administrative Assistants, maintaining a schedule of formal presentations made in the Senate, obtaining signatures for and finishing resolutions, proofreading documents, and performing various other administrative and clerical functions in support of Office and Senate operations. Specific functions will vary on a daily basis by position and are dependent upon the current needs of the Office and the Senate.

About the Senate:  The Georgia Senate comprises 56 elected Senators and approximately 90 full-time staff members. The Senate and the House of Representatives jointly comprise the Georgia General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the State of Georgia. The Georgia General Assembly is a part-time legislature and holds Legislative Session for approximately four months each year beginning on the second Monday in January and continuing for forty non-consecutive days. More information about the Senate can be found at https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate.

Supervisory responsibility:  None.

Reporting responsibility:  Reports to the Secretary of the Senate or a designated member of his staff.

Job location: All job functions are performed at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.  No travel will be required.

Minimum requirements:  High school diploma. Comfort with working with a computer and ability to navigate easily between open screens is essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is desirable and experience with WordPerfect is helpful, though not required. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy is expected. Excellent reading comprehension and knowledge of spelling and grammar are required. Strong interpersonal communication skills, as well as ability to work well with others in an often fast-paced work environment are required.

Schedule:  Dates of employment are from early January 2026 through the end of the 2026 Legislative Session, estimated to be on or about April 15, 2026. Standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; the employee should expect occasional extended work hours throughout the period of employment. The employee must be available and committed solely to the Senate throughout the entire course of employment. Employees are paid only for the days that they report for work.  This is not a benefits-eligible position. The conditions of return employment are contingent upon invitation from the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.

How to apply:  Resumés should be submitted to Brooke Fountain via email at brooke.fountain@senate.ga.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.  Resumes should include a cover letter and may include references at the candidate’s discretion. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. An applicant’s current employer will not be contacted without the consent of the applicant. These positions will remain open until filled.