Session Committee Assistant

State of Oregon; Oregon; On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State Legislature seeks a Session Committee Assistant to provide neutral, nonpartisan logistical and administrative support for committees in the State Capitol, Salem. This limited-duration, full-time role runs January through June 2027, on-site, with duties aligning to committee analysts’ needs.

You will manage agendas, meeting logistics, and public participation, while upholding nonpartisan standards and confidentiality throughout legislative processes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; one year of relevant clerical coordination or document management experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with MS Teams and Windows 11 preferred.],
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Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop a basic understanding of the legislative process
• Deliver excellent customer service to elected officials, staff, stakeholders, and the public
• Create meeting agendas as directed by committee analysts
• Operate and monitor meeting recording systems, and create accurate meeting logs
• Prepare meeting rooms and facilitate public participation in on-site and hybrid meetings
• Record motions and votes, and handle confidential documents according to legislative procedure and policies
• Create and maintain electronic files in accordance with Oregon public records law
• Protect and adhere to the agency’s nonpartisan status and standards

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Nonpartisan conduct

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/17/2026 Application Deadline: 10/11/2026 Agency: Legislative Policy & Research Committee

Position Type: Employee Position Title: Session Committee Assistant

Salary

Salary Range: $4,080 - $6,119

Location & Timing

These are limited-duration, full-time positions, on-site at the State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, beginning in January 2027 and ending as committee work closes in June 2027.

What You Will Do

Provide neutral, nonpartisan logistical and administrative support to committees staffed by:

• Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO)
• Legislative Revenue Office (LRO)
• Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO)

What You Will Not Do

• This position does not craft, shape, or influence legislative policy, or perform research.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop a basic understanding of the legislative process
• Deliver excellent customer service to elected officials, staff, stakeholders, and the public
• Create meeting agendas as directed by committee analysts
• Operate and monitor meeting recording systems, and create accurate meeting logs
• Prepare meeting rooms and facilitate public participation in on-site and hybrid meetings
• Record motions and votes, and handle confidential documents according to legislative procedure and policies
• Create and maintain electronic files in accordance with Oregon public records law
• Protect and adhere to the agency’s nonpartisan status and standards

Your Skills and Experience

• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks and working efficiently within tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to stay nonpartisan, maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and act professionally
• Experience using MS Teams and other video conferencing tools
• Proficiency with Windows 11 (MS Word and Outlook) and an ability to quickly learn internal systems and software

You Are

• Able to work independently and collaboratively with limited direct supervision
• Flexible, dependable, and willing to support others
• Willing to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures
• Respectful and honest in professional relationships; patient and empathetic toward individuals from diverse backgrounds, including peers and members of the public
• An Oregon resident before starting the position

Work Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting with frequent daily computer and office-equipment use. Consistent and reliable attendance is essential to meet operational and statutory deadlines and may require extra hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays during heavy workload periods, especially during legislative session.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• AND One (1) year of experience preparing and maintaining documents, providing customer/client service, and providing clerical coordination for a project, program, or organization OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. An additional degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration, or public policy
• Understanding of, or experience with, the legislative process

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 subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.

Join Our Team

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”