Session Aide for Democratic Senator's Office

The Session Aide reports to the Senator and their Legislative Assistant. Duties include serving as first point of contact for office, taking meetings with constituents, drafting correspondence, communicating with constituents, and tracking the progression of Senator’s bills.

• 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
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

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