Session Aide for Democratic Senator's Office

1 week ago

Olympia, United States Washington Senate Full time

JOB TITLE:  Session Aide for Democratic Senator’s Office

SALARY: $3,395 monthly

LOCATION: Olympia, Washington

CLOSES: Opened until all positions are filled.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

Senate Profile

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed.

Position Profile

The Washington State Senate is hiring session aides to provide office support to offices of Democratic Senators during the 2025 legislative session. These full-time and temporary positions will begin on or about January 6, 2025, and will run through the scheduled end of the 2025 Legislative Session and the mid-part of April 2025.

The Session Aide reports to the Senator and their Legislative Assistant.

Typical Work

  • Serve as first point of contact for office by answering phones and greeting office guests
  • Take meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations on the behalf of the Office of the Senator
  • Draft correspondence and respond to e-mails, physical mail, and hotline inquiries according to office procedures
  • Communicate with constituents about legislation
  • Provides state-related case work assistance to constituents
  • Track progression of Senator’s bills through the legislative process, including following-up on committee hearings
  • Maintain office records in accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act
  • Conduct research to respond appropriately to constituent inquiries and follow each through to conclusion
  • Gain skills in other legislative processes and work as time and training allows

Requirements

A successful candidate will have:

  • Administrative experience and knowledge of general office practices
  • A passion for public service
  • Knowledge of or interest in learning about the legislative process
  • An ability to work collaboratively with others and effectively interact with others who have diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • An ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
  • High comfort level working in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs and familiarity with video conference software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Additional Requirements

  • This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session.
  • The hours for this position are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Compensation:

Salary is $3,395 per month. This is a temporary position eligible for paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.

The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.

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