Legislative Assistant To Senator June Robinson, Olympia

Legislative Assistant to Senator June Robinson
Salary:
$4,962 - $8,598 monthly depending on qualifications
Location:
Olympia, Washington
Reports To:
Senator Robinson and her Executive Legislative Assistant
Closes:
June 14, **** at 11:59 PM PST.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
Senate Profile
The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January.
Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years.
Special legislative sessions occur as needed.
Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its legislative members.
The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.
Member Profile
Senator June Robinson represents Washington state's 38th Legislative District, which includes Everett, Marysville, and the Tulalip Reservation.
She serves as chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee and is a member of the Health & Long-Term Care Committee.
She served in the House of Representatives from **** until May ****, when she was appointed to the Senate.
Position Profile
Senator Robinson's legislative assistant (LA) is a highly motivated self-starter that will help our team provide the highest quality service, representation, and leadership for the people of the 38th Legislative District.
The LA will also be the first face people see in the office of Senator Robinson and helps set the tone for all visitors to our office.
This is a full-time year-round position that is exempt from civil service laws.
This position is represented by a union.
Position Duties
Manage the daily operations of the office of Senator Robinson's office.
Serve as a liaison between the Senator and both internal and external parties (legislators, staff, lobbyists, agencies, local/federal governments, tribal nations, and constituents).
Field questions from the public regarding legislation, the Senator's stance on issues, and other legislative-related questions.
Collaborate with caucus communications staff on drafting talking points, press releases, mailings, and in planning town halls and district-specific media strategies.
Draft and/or review responses to legislative correspondence; exercise independent judgement to determine the appropriate course of action.
Assist constituents in their interactions with state agencies.
Meet with constituents, lobbyists, and other parties on behalf of the Senator.
Organize in-person and virtual legislative events.
Monitor district-specific issues and concerns.
Maintain the Senator's legislative calendar throughout the year; prioritizing meeting requests, preparing briefing and background materials for meetings, and arranging travel details.
Oversee the Senator's legislative office budget, including making equipment purchases and submitting travel and reimbursement requests.
In consultation with the Senator, recruit candidates for session staff positions.
Train and supervise session staff to ensure compliance with office procedures and Senate rules.
Delegate tasks associated with the Senator's legislative priorities and goals to the session staff.
Oversee progression of bills and amendments through the legislative process.
Manage, submit, and track the Senator's budget requests throughout the budget process.
Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Senator and stakeholders in the creation, development, and progression of legislation.
Organize committee testimony for the Senator's prime sponsor bills.
Collaborate with partisan caucus policy staff and non-partisan committee services staff to implement the Senator's policy goals.
Maintain and preserve records of the legislative office.
Conduct records searches for responsive public records as needed.
Supervises and coordinates the work of temporary office staff and intern during the legislative session