Temporary Hybrid Hearing Room Technician

Washington State Senate; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Washington State Senate is seeking several temporary Hearing Room Specialist positions for the 2027 legislative session in Olympia. Responsibilities include Zoom scheduling, hybrid meeting support, and ensuring smooth, nonpartisan committee operations.

Candidates should demonstrate strong technical, customer service, and communication skills, with experience in Zoom and video conferencing, plus ability to multitask in a fast-paced legislative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical, customer service, and communication skills.
• Experience with Zoom, as well as other video conferencing technology.
• Experience running audio/visual equipment is desired.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work efficiently within time constraints, often self-starting routine tasks.
• Ability to discern and maintain confidentiality and remain nonpartisan and professional.
• Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows 11 and Outlook.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Planner, and OneNote is a plus.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain a positive, professional demeanor while in a fast-paced, high-pressure legislative environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Zoom meetings for Senate committees, send and manage links in accordance with Senate policies.
• Provide logistical and technical support during hybrid committee meetings, including working in Zoom.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with legislative members, staff, presenters, and the public who attend committee meetings virtually.
• Manage multiple proprietary applications and programs simultaneously during fast-paced committee meetings.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service to Senators, staff, and the public.
• Update the meeting tracking application, communicating needs and progress with other workgroups.
• Assist in facilitating public testimony at committee hearings.
• Write and edit administrative correspondence clearly and concisely.
• Acquire and develop a basic understanding of the legislative process and procedures.
• Communicate with colleagues to give and receive support.

Skills

Technical skills

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Windows 11

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Planner

OneNote

Job description

Washington State Senate is seeking several temporary Hearing Room Specialist positions for the 2027 legislative session in Olympia. Responsibilities include Zoom scheduling, hybrid meeting support, and ensuring smooth, nonpartisan committee operations.

Candidates should demonstrate strong technical, customer service, and communication skills, with experience in Zoom and video conferencing, plus ability to multitask in a fast-paced legislative environment.