Legislative Assistant to Senator Claudia Kauffman Washington State Senate Olympia WA

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Posted: Nov. 30, 2022

| Application Deadline:

Dec. 5, 2022

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Legislative Assistant to Senator Claudia Kauffman

Washington State Senate

Olympia

SALARY

$45,000 - $80,000 annually depending on qualifications

Senate Profile

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 take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and legislative members. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.

Position Profile

Recently elected State Senator Claudia Kauffman seeks a legislative assistant to provide a broad range of support in major administrative services, office planning, constituent correspondence & casework, coalition work, and more. The legislative assistant would act for and in the absence of Senator Kauffman as required in delegated matters. The ideal candidate will be someone who values community, creating inclusive welcoming space for constituents and colleagues, especially those who have had limited access to the legislative process, and enjoys the challenge of calendaring and organizing a busy legislator.

This position reports to Senator Kauffman.

Position Duties

Communication:

Serve as a liaison between the member and others; exercise independent judgment to determine and implement the appropriate course of action to serve the member.

Work with constituents on casework and legislation; conduct research to respond appropriately.

Facilitate and coordinate communication between the member, legislators, staff, agencies and interested parties in the creation, development, and progression of legislation.

Research:

Track progression of bills through the legislative process, including following up on committee hearings, securing committee testimony and preparing and maintaining bill files.

Collect data on issues using a myriad of resources, analyze material and prepare briefs.

Identify and monitor district specific issues.

Public Relations:

Assist with community outreach in the district.

Represent the member at legislative and community events.

Support communications team in reviewing and/or drafting articles, newsletters, notes, press releases, speeches, and social media content.

Coordinate town hall meetings and district events.

Administration:

Manage daily operation of Olympia and/or district office.

Manage & maintain senator’s schedule. Advise senator of all appointments and meetings and provide background material. Arrange travel-related details.

Supervise, train, and assist in hiring session personnel and interns.

Requirements

Successful candidates will:

Have an ability to work collaboratively and effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Be an excellent writer, able to organize information flow strategically, accurately, and efficiently under time constraints.

Work well under pressure, and be able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

Be proactive and thrive in a team-oriented work environment.

Have basic tech skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office, video conferencing, and be curious about learning new tools and systems.

Have a passion for the legislative process, good government, and public service.

Additional Requirements

This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. When the Legislature is not in session, in-state remote work is supported, except when needed to be in-person for training or legislative meetings.

Long and irregular hours are required during the legislative session, including evening and weekend work. When the Legislature is not in session, flexible schedule options are available.

This position is full-time and exempt from civil service.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $45,000 to 80,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The hiring salary, however, will be less than the top of the range.

The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; twelve paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions and savings bonds; and tuition reimbursement.

How To Apply

Complete the application form accessed on the Senate Employment

webpage or by clicking on this link; Legislative Assistant to Senator Claudia Kauffman

. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting on December 5, 2022. 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

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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