Assistant

Initial Posting Date:

10/27/2025

Application Deadline:

11/10/2025

Agency:

Legislative Policy & Research Committee

Salary Range:

$3,980 - $5,970

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Session Committee Assistant

Job Description:

Come serve the Oregon Legislature as a Nonpartisan Administrative Professional!

The

Oregon Legislature

is seeking several limited-duration Session Committee Assistants to support the 2026 Legislative Session. These roles offer a unique front row seat to the legislative process and an opportunity to serve in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment.

About the Role

Session Committee Assistants provide neutral, nonpartisan logistical and administrative support to committees staffed by:

• Legislative Fiscal Office

  (LFO)

• Legislative Revenue Office

  (LRO)

• Legislative Policy and Research Office

  (LPRO)

These are limited duration, full-time positions, onsite in Salem, Oregon, beginning in January 2026 and ending as committee work closes in early March.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop a basic understanding of the legislative process
• Deliver excellent customer service to elected officials, staff, stakeholders, and the public
• Create meeting agendas using proprietary software
• Operate and monitor meeting recording systems; create accurate meeting logs
• Prepare meeting rooms and facilitate public participation during in-person and virtual meetings (via MS Teams)
• Record motions/votes, draft committee reports, and handle confidential documents according to legislative procedure and policies
• Draft and edit committee documents and correspondence clearly and concisely
• Create and maintain electronic committee files in accordance with Oregon public records law

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks and working efficiently within tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to stay nonpartisan, maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and remain professional
• Experience using MS Teams and other video conferencing tools
• Proficiency with Windows 11 (MS Word and Outlook) and an ability to quickly learn internal systems and software
• Previous legislative experience preferred

Work Ethic and Professional Relationships

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other committee staff with limited direct supervision
• Flexibility, dependability, willingness to support others, and take on new assignments as needed
• Compliance with established rules, procedures, and policies
• Timely and consistent work attendance, reliability, effective communication, and a professional personal appearance
• Ability to build respectful working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, legislators, and members of the public; integrity and honesty in professional relationships
• Respect, patience, and empathy toward customers and peers
• Ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work long, irregular hours, including evenings and some weekends during the legislative session, if needed.
• Must be an Oregon resident or willing to relocate to Oregon.
• Must be able to work onsite in Salem.

To view the position description in its entirety, please

click here

.

Learn more about LFO, LRO, and LPRO and our work in the

Oregon Legislature

by visiting

our websites

.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree, AND
• One (1) year of clerical/secretarial experience performing typing and word processing functions, providing customer/client service, and providing clerical coordination for a project, program, or organization

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. An additional degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, or political science
• Understanding of, or experience with, the legislative process

Please attach a resume AND cover letter. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

Your cover letter must clearly describe:

• Why you are interested in the position
• How your work history applies to this position

NOTE: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Please apply by November 10 to be considered for the first round of interviews.

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be considered.

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit:

  Veterans Resources

  . Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at

  [email protected]

  or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.