2026 Session Aide for Democratic Senator's Office

SENATE WASHINGTON STATE • Olympia, WA • 6h ago

JOB TITLE: Session Aide for Democratic Senator's Office

SALARY: $3,497 monthly

LOCATION: Olympia, Washington

CLOSES: Opened until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

Senate Profile

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed.

Position Profile

The Washington State Senate is hiring session aides to provide office support to offices of Democratic Senators during the 2026 legislative session. These full-time and temporary positions will begin on or about January 5, 2026, and will run through the scheduled end of the 2026 Legislative Session and the mid-part of March 2026.

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 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

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

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

This 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 $3,497 per month. This is a temporary position eligible for paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Program.{rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"}

How to Apply

Complete the application form accessed by clicking this link: Careers at Washington State Senate{rel="nofollow"} or typing this URL

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