Legislative Assistant to Representative Joshua Penner, House Republican Caucus

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• Manage daily operation of Olympia and/or district office
• Maintain office records in accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act
• Answer phone, manage a high volume of calls and constituent inquiries and act as first point of contact
• Facilitate communication between constituents and government agencies, assisting constituents in accessing services, and researching and solving complex problems
• Draft responses on behalf of the Representative to emails, letters, and phone calls
• Identify and monitor district-specific issues
• Manage the Representative’s calendar including complex scheduling assignments, individual appointments, group meetings, public events, and travel arrangements
• Track advancement of bills throughout drafting and legislative process to ensure that timelines and deadlines are met
• Work with the Office of Program Research and House Republican caucus staff to develop materials and prepare briefings for members
• Submit detailed and timely accounting reports for member travel and expense reimbursement
• Represent the office at legislative and community events when requested
• Work with Public Information Officer and representative on articles, newsletters, press releases and speeches
• Work with Public Information Officer to coordinate town hall meetings and district events

• Two years of office management and administrative support experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple responsibilities at the same time under time constraints, exercising professional judgment and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
• Demonstrated ability of strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills, including standard formatting and protocol for professional correspondence
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software to include video conference technology
• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all

• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid state holidays
• Health, life, and other optional insurance
• Retirement
• Social security
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Additional leave