Strategic Legislative Assistant — Olympia & District 4

Washington State Senate; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Twelve paid holidays per year

State retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

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Job summary

Washington State Senate in Olympia seeks a Legislative Assistant to Senator Leonard Christian to manage the office, attend in-district meetings, and serve as liaison with lawmakers, staff, lobbyists and constituents.

The position is full-time year-round, requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, and allows in-state remote work when the Legislature is not in session; relocation is available for those living beyond 50 miles.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree AND one year of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. Relocation compensation is available for permanent staff who live more than 50 miles from Olympia.
• When the Legislature is not in session, in-state remote work is supported, but the LA should be based in-district as they are expected to be available to attend in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of Senator Christian’s office.
• Attend in-district meetings both with the Senator and on the Senator’s behalf when the legislature is not in session.
• Serve as a liaison between the Senator and internal and external parties (legislators, staff, lobbyists, agencies, local/federal governments, tribal nations, constituents).
• Field questions from the public regarding legislation and the Senator’s stance on issues.
• Draft and review responses to legislative correspondence and plan district-specific media strategies.
• Organize in-person and virtual legislative events.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Confidentiality

Professional judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video conferencing software

Job description

Washington State Senate in Olympia seeks a Legislative Assistant to Senator Leonard Christian to manage the office, attend in-district meetings, and serve as liaison with lawmakers, staff, lobbyists and constituents.

The position is full-time year-round, requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, and allows in-state remote work when the Legislature is not in session; relocation is available for those living beyond 50 miles.