Hybrid Hearing Room Specialist: Tech & Public Testimony

Washington State Senate Committee Services; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Washington State Senate Committee Services in Olympia seeks session Hearing Room Specialists to provide Zoom-based support for Senate committees and virtual attendance. The role requires strong customer service, technical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment.

These temporary positions will run for approximately 14-17 weeks during the 2027 legislative session. Applicants should be prepared for long hours and hybrid meeting support in a demanding legislative

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide technical support and strong customer service under pressure.
• Experience with Zoom videoconferencing and other conferencing tools.
• Familiarity with AV equipment and multi-tasking in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and nonpartisan professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in a legislative environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Zoom meetings for Senate committees and manage links.
• Provide logistical and technical support during hybrid meetings in Zoom.
• Troubleshoot technical issues for members, staff, presenters, and the public.
• Manage multiple applications during fast-paced hearings.
• Deliver excellent customer service to Senators, staff and attendees.
• Update meeting tracking apps and coordinate with other teams.
• Assist in facilitating public testimony and write concise administrative correspondence.
• Develop understanding of legislative processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide support.

Skills

Technical skills

Customer service

Communication

Zoom

Audio/visual

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Nonpartisan professionalism

Organizational skills

Windows 11

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Planner

OneNote

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Planner

OneNote

Outlook

Job description

Washington State Senate Committee Services in Olympia seeks session Hearing Room Specialists to provide Zoom-based support for Senate committees and virtual attendance. The role requires strong customer service, technical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment.

These temporary positions will run for approximately 14-17 weeks during the 2027 legislative session. Applicants should be prepared for long hours and hybrid meeting support in a demanding legislative