Legislative Session Aide — Constituent & Office Support

Washington State Senate; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Washington State Senate is hiring a 2027 Session Aide for a Republican Senator’s Office. This full-time, temporary position runs through the 2027 legislative session, beginning about January 4, 2027. Work is in-person in Olympia, 8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include serving as the first contact, coordinating meetings with constituents and stakeholders, drafting correspondence, and tracking bills. Rolling applications with benefits such as paid leave are offered.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience and knowledge of general office practices.
• A passion for public service and learning about the legislative process.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues and constituents.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Teams and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for office by answering phones and greeting guests.
• Take meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy groups on behalf of the Senator.
• Draft correspondence and respond to emails, mail, and inquiries according to procedures.
• Communicate with constituents about legislation.
• Provide state-related case work assistance to constituents.
• Track progression of bills through the legislative process and follow up on hearings.
• Maintain office records per Washington state requirements.
• Conduct research to respond to inquiries and follow through to conclusion.
• Gain skills in other legislative processes during training and time permitting.

Skills

Administrative experience

Public service

Legislative process knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Video conference tools (Teams/Zoom)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

The Washington State Senate is hiring a 2027 Session Aide for a Republican Senator’s Office. This full-time, temporary position runs through the 2027 legislative session, beginning about January 4, 2027. Work is in-person in Olympia, 8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include serving as the first contact, coordinating meetings with constituents and stakeholders, drafting correspondence, and tracking bills. Rolling applications with benefits such as paid leave are offered.