Nonpartisan Legislative Session Assistant

State of Oregon; Salem, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oregon seeks 15–20 limited-duration Session Committee Assistants to support the 2027 Legislative Session. Positions are full-time, on-site at the State Capitol in Salem, January through June 2027, offering a front-row view of the legislative process in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment.

You will provide neutral logistical and administrative support to committees staffed by the Legislative Fiscal Office, Legislative Revenue Office, and Legislative Policy and Research Office.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 1 year of clerical/document coordination and customer service experience.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience may substitute for 1 year.
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire basic understanding of the legislative process.
• Provide neutral, nonpartisan logistical and administrative support to committees.
• Create meeting agendas as directed by committee analysts.
• Operate meeting recording systems and log meetings.
• Prepare meeting rooms and facilitate on-site and hybrid participation.
• Record motions and votes; manage confidential documents.
• Maintain electronic files per public records law.

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Teams

Windows 11

Job description

State of Oregon seeks 15–20 limited-duration Session Committee Assistants to support the 2027 Legislative Session. Positions are full-time, on-site at the State Capitol in Salem, January through June 2027, offering a front-row view of the legislative process in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment.

You will provide neutral logistical and administrative support to committees staffed by the Legislative Fiscal Office, Legislative Revenue Office, and Legislative Policy and Research Office.