Legislative Assistant to Senator Vandana Slatter

EXEMPT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

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Legislative Assistant to Senator Vandana Slatter SALARY: $5,061 - $8,770 monthly depending on qualifications

LOCATION:

Olympia, Washington CLOSES:
October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

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.

Senator Slatter represents Washington State's 48th Legislative District which includes part of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland and all of Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point and Hunts Point. She currently serves as vice chair of the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, vice chair of the Health & Long-Term Care Committee, and as a member of Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee.

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Senator Slatter's Legislative Assistant (LA) is a highly organized and motivated professional who works with our team to lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the legislative office. The LA anticipates needs, manages competing priorities, communicates proactively, and supports staff in delivering the highest quality service, representation, and leadership for the people of the 48th Legislative District.

Working closely with the Senator, staff, constituents, community partners, and legislative colleagues, the LA helps ensure the office is responsive, professional, and effective. The position requires initiative, sound judgment, discretion, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage staff and workflows. As the first point of contact for many visitors and constituents, the LA sets a welcoming and respectful tone for the Office of Senator Slatter.

This is a full-time, year-round position exempt from civil service laws. The position is represented by a union.

• Manage the daily operations of Senator Slatter'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.
• Manage, submit, and track the Senator's budget requests throughout the budget process.
• In consultation with the Senator, recruit candidates for session staff positions.
• Train session staff to ensure compliance with office procedures and Senate rules.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of temporary office staff and intern during the legislative session
• Oversee progression of bills and amendments through the legislative 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 nonpartisan 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.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate with a variety of…