Legislative Session Proofreader

Legislative Services Office Legislative Session Proofreader Temporary Position for the 2027 Legislative Session

Open for Recruitment: October 27, 2026 – November 9, 2026

PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER WHEN APPLYING

Starting Salary Range: $21.00 per hour

Location: Idaho State Capitol, Boise

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proofread legislative documents for sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format
• Read proposed legislation aloud to a partner – checking for accuracy against the Idaho Code
• Track legislation in an electronic management system
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable knowledge of the rules of English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Knowledge of proofreading methods; experience preferred
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team setting while meeting deadlines
• Ability to read aloud for extended periods of time

To Apply: Email or mail cover letter and resume by Monday, November 17, 2025, to: jobapp@lso.idaho.gov

Research and Legislation Division Legislative Services Office

P.O. Box 83720

Boise, ID 83720-0054

For additional information see Legislative Services website at: www.legislature.idaho.gov

OVERTIME NOTICE: At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Idaho Legislative Services Office.