2027 Session Aide for Democratic Senator’s Office

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The State of Washington Senate is seeking a 2027 Session Aide to provide essential office support during the 2027 legislative session in Olympia.

The role involves greeting visitors, handling calls, drafting correspondence, and assisting constituents with legislative inquiries.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience and knowledge of general office practices.
• A passion for public service.
• Knowledge of or interest in learning about the legislative process.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and interact with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with video conferencing tools (Teams/Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for the office by answering phones and greeting guests.
• Meet with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy groups on the Senator's behalf.
• Draft correspondence and respond to emails and mail according to procedures.
• Communicate with constituents about legislation.
• Provide state-related casework assistance to constituents.
• Track progression of bills through the legislative process and follow up on hearings.
• Maintain office records in line with public records rules.
• Conduct research and respond to inquiries, following through to conclusion.
• Gain exposure to other legislative processes as training allows.

Skills

Public service passion

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Job Title: 2027 Session Aide for Democratic Senator’s Office

Salary: $3,567 monthly

Location: Olympia, WA

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 on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. 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 2027 legislative session. These full-time and temporary positions will begin on or about January 4, 2027, and will run through the scheduled end of the 2027 Legislative Session.

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

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.
• This position will work all holidays that take place during the legislative session including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is $3,567 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 [e-mail].

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.