Legislative Office Aide - Constituents & Policy

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 is seeking a 2027 Session Aide for a Republican Senator’s Office in Olympia. This full-time position supports constituent services, communications, and legislative tracking during the 2027 session.

In-person work is required, with standard 8 am–5 pm hours, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include answering phones, drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience and knowledge of general office practices.
• Interest in public service and legislative processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling information.
• Comfort in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for office by answering phones and greeting guests.
• Schedule meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy groups.
• Draft correspondence and respond to emails and mail per procedures.
• Communicate with constituents about legislation.
• Provide state-related case work assistance to constituents.
• Track progression of bills through committees and sessions.
• Maintain office records per Public Records Act.
• Conduct research to respond to inquiries and follow through to completion.

Skills

Administrative experience

Public service

Legislative process knowledge

Collaborative work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Microsoft Office Suite

Video conferencing tools

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

The State of Washington is seeking a 2027 Session Aide for a Republican Senator’s Office in Olympia. This full-time position supports constituent services, communications, and legislative tracking during the 2027 session.

In-person work is required, with standard 8 am–5 pm hours, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include answering phones, drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and maintaining records.