Title: Vermont General Assembly - Legislative Editor

Application Deadline Date: Do Not Apply Online see instructions below

Req ID: 53390

Department: Legislative Offices

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $21.65

Maximum Salary: $29.63

How to Apply

*Do Not Apply Online* - To apply, please submit both a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications by email to: HRApplications@leg.state.vt.us. Applications must be submitted by September 26, 2025. Please put your name and “editor application” in the subject field of the email.

Overview

The Office of Legislative Counsel seeks to hire a copy editor for its Drafting Operations unit. The Legislative Editor position is an integral part of the nonpartisan Drafting Operations team that supports the Legislative Counsel legal staff, other legislative offices, and the members of the General Assembly, regardless of party or political affiliation. The Legislative Editor copy edits and proofreads legislative documents and publications, including bill drafts and amendments. Editing is done both on paper with a red pen and electronically in PDFs. The Legislative Editor neither drafts legislation nor participates in policy development and must perform the work in adherence to style requirements.

Description

The anticipated pay for this position will be between $44,850 and $61,650, depending on applicable qualifications and experience. The comprehensive State benefits package includes health insurance and retirement plans. This position may require late-night and early-morning coverage as needed when the Legislature is in session (January–May).

Required Education/Experience

Required:

Associate’s degree in English or a related field or equivalent work experience.
1+ year in a professional work environment.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.
2+ years in a professional work environment with editing experience.

Required Proficiencies

Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner. 
Strong expertise in grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
Ability to edit to appropriate style guides rapidly to accommodate the fast pace of the work environment.
Communicates and collaborates cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
Performs at the highest level under pressure.
Adaptable to sudden changes in workflow and task assignments.
Consistently meets deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Adobe with an ability to learn other various software.
Ability to read and edit documents and electronic communications for 8+ hours a day with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to learn editors’ marks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.