Senate Page/Doorkeeper

State of Oregon; Salem, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oregon seeks a Senate Page/Doorkeeper to support daily chamber operations of the Oregon State Senate during the 2027 Regular Session. The role involves enforcing chamber rules, distributing publications, and greeting visitors to ensure smooth sessions.

This on-site position begins January 6, 2027 and runs through June 27, 2027, with potential earlier end. The ideal candidate remains impartial and discreet, ready to work flexible hours in a fast-paced legislative environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; no experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Flexibility with work hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Control ingress and egress to the chamber floor during floor sessions per rules.
• Enforce decorum as prescribed by Senate Rules.
• Ensure chamber is prepared daily for floor sessions.
• Distribute daily publications to Capitol offices.
• Greet visitors and respond efficiently to questions.

Skills

Strong communication

Team oriented

Confidentiality and impartiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

## Senate Page/DoorkeeperApply: Oregon State Capitol: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-208215**Initial Posting Date:**10/12/2026**Application Deadline:**10/26/2026**Agency:**Legislative Assembly**Salary Range:**$3,233 - $4,848**Position Type:**Employee**Position Title:**Senate Page/Doorkeeper**Job Description:**The Office of the Oregon Secretary of the Senate is seeking a Senate Page/Doorkeeper to assist with daily chamber operations of the Oregon State Senate during the 2027 Regular Session. This position helps to facilitate the smooth operation of the Senate by helping to enforce chamber rules and protocols, distributing publications to various Capitol offices, and ensuring that the Senate chamber is in good working order and ready for daily session. Greets and interacts with members, member staff, and the general public.This is a *limited duration* position beginning January 6, 2027 and is expected to last no later than June 27, 2027, but could end sooner dependent on the conclusion of the 2027 legislative session.This position requires the employee to work on-site in Salem, in the Oregon State Capitol. Remote work is not available.Key Responsibilities Include:* Control ingress and egress to the chamber floor during floor session adhering to Senate rules and customs.* Enforcing rules of decorum as prescribed by the Rules of the Senate.* Ensuring the chamber is prepared daily for floor session.* Distribute daily publications to Capitol offices.* Greet visitors and respond efficiently to questions. To review the position description in its entirety, please click here.THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED WORK EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS IN: * Capitol building layout and location of services and offices withing the building.* Strong communication skills- able to work in an integrated team setting.* Ability to work efficiently and respond promptly in a fast- paced environment.* Maintain confidentiality and an impartial, non-partisan perspective in a political environment.* Maintain a friendly and helpful demeanor.* Familiar with general office equipment: computer, copier, telephoneHOW TO QUALIFY:Your application must demonstrate:High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. No experience is required.An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* Flexibility with work hours, including potential early mornings, late evenings, and weekends, sometimes with little notice.* Please attach a resume AND cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents *may* not be reviewed. **TO APPLY:** * **IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE**: To apply for this position, follow the \"Apply\" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system \"Workday\", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.* **CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES**: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. *Prior to clicking \"Apply\"*, update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).* **Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents** ***may*** **not be considered.*** Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.* **This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.****SPECIAL INFORMATION:** * **The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301. Regardless of any remote work agreement granted by your Appointing Authority in accordance with** **Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 26****, you may be required to report to the Capitol Building under short notice. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. While working from home, personal, stable, and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position.*** Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.* The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.* The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills listed above.* An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.* Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.* If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at [e-mail] or [phone].* The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.