Summary: Full time, session-only position (January – March, 2018).
Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality office support to the member and the member’s Legislative Assistant to successfully fulfill the obligations of the member’s elected position.
Compensation: Salary $2661. Benefits are not offered.
Reports to: Senator Chase and Legislative Assistant
Typical Work: Answer multi-line phone; greet and direct office visitors; open and sort mail; assist Legislative Assistant in maintaining member’s schedule; respond to e-mail and hotline inquiries as directed by the Legislative Assistant; communicate with constituents on case work and legislation; track progression of member’s bills through the legislative process, including following-up on committee hearings; prepare and maintain bill files; conduct research to respond appropriately to constituents’ inquiries and follow each through to conclusion; perform other work as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of: Legislative process; general office practices. Political Economy and/or Social Critical Theory a plus.
Ability to: Exercise professional judgment and discretion, maintain confidentiality; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work cooperatively under the direction of Legislative Assistant and/or Member; organize and prioritize information for Legislative Assistant and/or Member; operate basic computer and associated software programs.
Experience: Two years of office/administrative experience or one year of post high-school education and one year of experience.
OR
Acceptable education, experience, and knowledge as determined by the Senator and/or the Legislative Assistant in consultation with the Secretary of the Senate.
If you would like to work for the Office of Senator Maralyn Chase, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by December 15th via e-mail to remy.golla@leg.wa.gov.
The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer.