2026 Session Aide for Republican Senator's Office

Session Aide for Republican Senator's Office

The Washington State Senate is hiring session aides to provide office support to offices of Republican Senators during the 2026 legislative session. These full-time and temporary positions will begin on or about January 12, 2026, and will run through the scheduled end of the 2026 Legislative Session and the mid-part of March 2026. The Session Aide reports to the Senator and their Legislative Assistant.

Duties

The duties include :

• Serving as the first point of contact for the office by answering phones and greeting office guests.
• Taking meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations on behalf of the Office of the Senator.
• Drafting correspondence and responding to emails, physical mail, and hotline inquiries according to office procedures.
• Communicating with constituents about legislation.
• Providing state-related case work assistance to constituents.
• Tracking the progression of the Senator's bills through the legislative process, including following up on committee hearings.
• Maintaining office records in accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act.
• Conducting research to respond appropriately to constituent inquiries and following each through to conclusion.
• Gaining skills in other legislative processes and working as time and training allows.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have :

Additional requirements :

Salary is $3,497 per month. This is a temporary position eligible for paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Program. To apply, complete the application form accessed by clicking this link : Careers at Washington State Senate or typing this URL https : / / apply.workable.com / washington-state-senate / . This position will be open until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. 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.