Capitol Session Assistant — Nonpartisan Coordination

State of Oregon; Oregon; On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State Legislature seeks a Session Committee Assistant to provide neutral, nonpartisan logistical and administrative support for committees in the State Capitol, Salem. This limited-duration, full-time role runs January through June 2027, on-site, with duties aligning to committee analysts’ needs.

You will manage agendas, meeting logistics, and public participation, while upholding nonpartisan standards and confidentiality throughout legislative processes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; one year of relevant clerical coordination or document management experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with MS Teams and Windows 11 preferred.],
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Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop a basic understanding of the legislative process
• Deliver excellent customer service to elected officials, staff, stakeholders, and the public
• Create meeting agendas as directed by committee analysts
• Operate and monitor meeting recording systems, and create accurate meeting logs
• Prepare meeting rooms and facilitate public participation in on-site and hybrid meetings
• Record motions and votes, and handle confidential documents according to legislative procedure and policies
• Create and maintain electronic files in accordance with Oregon public records law
• Protect and adhere to the agency’s nonpartisan status and standards

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Nonpartisan conduct

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Oregon State Legislature seeks a Session Committee Assistant to provide neutral, nonpartisan logistical and administrative support for committees in the State Capitol, Salem. This limited-duration, full-time role runs January through June 2027, on-site, with duties aligning to committee analysts’ needs.

You will manage agendas, meeting logistics, and public participation, while upholding nonpartisan standards and confidentiality throughout legislative processes.