Senior Legislative Aide

Job Description

Senior Legislative Aide | Colorado House of Representatives

Office of State Representative Dr. Alexis Hoffkling (pending November 3 election results)

Denver, Colorado | $46,000-$68,000+ State Benefits

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE APPLYING.  

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and short policy writing sample to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Use the Subject line: “Hoffkling Aide Application - Your Name”. 

Application Deadline: 5pm MT, Friday, October 23, 2026 and reviewed in the order received. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Are you exceptionally organized, great with people, and able to keep things running smoothly when priorities change by the hour?

Dr. Alexis Hoffkling (pending General Election results) is seeking a Legislative Aide to manage day-to-day office operations, coordinate legislative priorities, communicate with constituents and stakeholders, conduct research, and supervise a team of 5–10 interns in her Capitol office.

We're looking for someone who:

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• Is impeccable with their integrity.
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• Has outstanding people skills.
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• Is a self-starter who can manage competing priorities without constant direction.
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• Has excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and pays attention to the details.
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• Can confidently work with elected officials, state agencies, and constituents from all walks of life.
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• An interest in public health, healthcare policy, government, or law is a plus, but not required.
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The right attitude, sound judgment, and ability to manage people and priorities matter most.

Position Details:

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• Full-time, based at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.
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• Fast-paced legislative session (January–May), with a more flexible hybrid schedule during the interim (June–December).
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• Salary $46,000-$68,000, based on qualifications and experience.
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• Full state benefits, including health insurance and PERA retirement eligibility.
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• Union-eligible position (Political Workers Guild of Colorado).
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Position contingent upon November 3 election results.

Ready to apply?

Submit your cover letter, resume, and short policy writing sample to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Use the Subject line: “Hoffkling Aide Application - Your Name”. 

One final question: If you could change one Colorado state policy tomorrow, what would it be and why?

Include your answer in your cover letter. We're interested in how you think, not whether we agree with your answer.

Applications missing any of the three required documents or the answer to the question will not be considered