UPDATE: This position has been filled.
Legislative Assistant to Rep. Larry Springer
Deputy Majority Leader — Washington State House of Representatives
Mission: To assist Legislators in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research and public relations.
Reports to: Representative Springer, Caucus Staff Director, Chief Clerk
Location: This position requires back and forth travel between the 45th District and Olympia. Primarily located in Kirkland, WA during the interim with travel to Olympia during the legislative session. Must be willing to relocate to Olympia during the legislative session.
Compensation: Minimum salary starts at $32,500 a year – will increase depending on qualifications and education.
Necessary Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently to fully develop materials and propose next steps
- Experience conducting complex and detailed scheduling and travel arrangements
- Ability to research and analyze relevant constituent issues
- Ability to track legislation and organize member briefings and materials
- Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time constraints
- Ability to utilize decorum, use professional judgment and maintain confidentiality
- Must be tech-savvy, highly organized and able to think clearly in a fast paced environment
Typical Assignments
Administration
- Manage daily operation of office including monthly reimbursements and daily reports
- Manage the Representative’s schedule and travel arrangements, providing all materials
- Supervise, as delegated by the member, independent interns and volunteers. Coordinate with the intern coordinators to direct the work of interns
- Manage caucus stakeholder meetings lead by the Representative and report issues to all members of the HDC.
Communication
- Manage constituent inquiries and casework
- Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Representative, legislators, state officials, staff, agency personnel, stakeholders and constituents in the development and advancement of legislation.
- Serve as a liaison between the Representative and constituents of the Legislative District; exercising independent judgment to determine and implement appropriate courses of action
Research
- Track advancement of bills through the legislative process. This may entail monitoring of committee hearings, securing committee testimony and records preparation
- Identify and monitor district specific issues
- Work with OPR and Caucus staff to develop materials and prepare briefings for members
Public Relations
- Represent the office at legislative and community events
- Work with Communications staff and the Representative on articles, newsletters, press releases, speeches, town hall meetings and district events
Application process: Send cover letter and Resume to Amy Ruble (Amy.Ruble@leg.wa.gov ).
Applications must be received by Sunday, April 19, 2015
The Washington State House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Women, people of color and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.