Session Aide for Democratic Senators Office Washington State Senate Olympia WA

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Posted: Oct. 11, 2022

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Title

Session Aide for Democratic Senator’s Office

Washington State Senate

Olympia

SALARY

: $3,109

monthly

Background

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions January through April in odd-numbered years.

The Washington State Senate is hiring session aides to provide office support to offices of Democratic Senators during the 2023 legislative session. These full-time and temporary positions will begin on or about January 3, 2023 and will run through the scheduled

end of the 2023 Legislative Session and the latter part of April 2023.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we recommend applying as soon as possible.

The Session Aide reports to the Senator and their Legislative Assistant.

Typical Work

Serve as first point of contact for office by answering phones and greeting office guests

Take meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations on the behalf or 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

Provides 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 others 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

Additional Requirements

T

his position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session.

The hours for this position are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Compensation

Salary is $3,109.00 per month. Benefits are not provided for temporary positions.

How To Apply

Complete the application form accessed on the Senate Employment webpage

. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible as screening, interviewing, and selection will begin immediately. 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

or (360) 786-7583 or TTD 1-800-635-9993. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing and in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects people from all backgrounds. The Senate does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.

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