2026 Session Aide for Republican Senator's Office

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

• 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

• 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

• Paid sick leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives.