National Conference of State Legislatures
2025 Session Aide for Democratic Senator’s Office
National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Colorado Office of Administrative Services for Independent Agencies
$75,000-$90,000 annually, to be set based on the requirements of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Posted November 25, 2024
2025 Session Aide for Democratic Senator’s Office
The Washington State Senate is hiring session aides to provide office support to offices of Democratic Senators during the 2025 legislative session. These full-time and temporary positions will begin on or about January 6, 2025, and will run through the scheduled end of the 2025 Legislative Session and the mid-part of April 2025. The Session Aide reports to the Senator and their Legislative Assistant. Responsibilities
Serve as first point of contact for office by answering phones and greeting office guests Take meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations on behalf of the Office of the Senator Draft correspondence and respond to e-mails, physical mail, and hotline inquiries according to office procedures Communicate with constituents about legislation Provide state-related case work assistance to constituents Track progression of Senator’s bills through the legislative process, including following up on committee hearings Maintain office records in accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act Conduct research to respond appropriately to constituent inquiries and follow each through to conclusion Gain skills in other legislative processes and work as time and training allows Qualifications
A successful candidate will have: Administrative experience and knowledge of general office practices A passion for public service Knowledge of or interest in learning about the legislative process An ability to work collaboratively with others and effectively interact with those who have diverse backgrounds and experiences Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail An ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality High comfort level working in a fast-paced environment Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs and familiarity with video conference software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. The hours for this position are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a temporary position eligible for paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Program. How to Apply
Complete the application form accessed by clicking the link below. This recruitment is open until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. E-mail contact Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.
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The Washington State Senate is hiring session aides to provide office support to offices of Democratic Senators during the 2025 legislative session. These full-time and temporary positions will begin on or about January 6, 2025, and will run through the scheduled end of the 2025 Legislative Session and the mid-part of April 2025. The Session Aide reports to the Senator and their Legislative Assistant. Responsibilities
Serve as first point of contact for office by answering phones and greeting office guests Take meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations on behalf of the Office of the Senator Draft correspondence and respond to e-mails, physical mail, and hotline inquiries according to office procedures Communicate with constituents about legislation Provide state-related case work assistance to constituents Track progression of Senator’s bills through the legislative process, including following up on committee hearings Maintain office records in accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act Conduct research to respond appropriately to constituent inquiries and follow each through to conclusion Gain skills in other legislative processes and work as time and training allows Qualifications
A successful candidate will have: Administrative experience and knowledge of general office practices A passion for public service Knowledge of or interest in learning about the legislative process An ability to work collaboratively with others and effectively interact with those who have diverse backgrounds and experiences Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail An ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality High comfort level working in a fast-paced environment Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs and familiarity with video conference software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. The hours for this position are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a temporary position eligible for paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Program. How to Apply
Complete the application form accessed by clicking the link below. This recruitment is open until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. E-mail contact Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.
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