Nonpartisan Session Committee Assistant (Temporary)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State House of Representatives is seeking a Session Committee Assistant in Olympia, WA. The role is full-time, temporary, exempt from civil service, and reports to the Director of the Office of Program Research.

The position involves supporting committees, preparing materials, and coordinating meeting logistics. The ideal candidate will have strong clerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines in a fast-paced legislative environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures.
• Excellent proofreading and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with varied audiences.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and/or edit documents.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to research staff and committees.
• Prepare and maintain official committee meeting materials and files.
• Assist with planning and organizing committee meetings.
• Operate hearing room equipment for committee meetings.
• Facilitate in-person and remote participation in committee meetings.
• Track the progress of bills.
• Provide information to legislators, staff, lobbyists, media, and the public.
• Work both independently and with staff, upholding nonpartisanship and confidentiality.

Skills

Clerical procedures

Proofreading

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Zoom

Job description

Washington State House of Representatives is seeking a Session Committee Assistant in Olympia, WA. The role is full-time, temporary, exempt from civil service, and reports to the Director of the Office of Program Research.

The position involves supporting committees, preparing materials, and coordinating meeting logistics. The ideal candidate will have strong clerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines in a fast-paced legislative environment.