Session Committee Assistant

Session Committee Assistant

Come serve the Oregon Legislative Assembly as a Nonpartisan Administrative Professional!

The Oregon legislature is seeking 15-20 limited-duration Session Committee Assistants to support the 2027 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.

These are limited-duration, full-time positions, on-site at the State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, beginning in January 2027 and ending as committee work closes in June 2027.

What You Will Do

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)

What You Will Not Do

This position does not craft, shape, or influence legislative policy, or perform research.

Your 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 as directed by committee analysts
• Operate and monitor meeting recording systems, and create accurate meeting logs
• Prepare meeting rooms and facilitate public participation in on-site and hybrid meetings
• Record motions and votes, and handle confidential documents according to legislative procedure and policies
• Create and maintain electronic files in accordance with Oregon public records law
• Protect and adhere to the agency's nonpartisan status and standards

Your Skills and Experience

• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks and working efficiently within tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to stay nonpartisan, maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and act professionally
• 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

You Are

• Able to work independently and collaboratively with limited direct supervision
• Flexible, dependable, and willing to support others
• Willing to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures
• Respectful and honest in professional relationships; patient and empathetic toward individuals from diverse backgrounds, including peers and members of the public
• An Oregon resident before starting the position

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting with frequent daily computer and office‑equipment use.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential to meet operational and statutory deadlines and may require extra hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays during heavy workload periods, especially during legislative session.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree, AND
• One (1) year of experience preparing and maintaining documents, 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 political science, business administration, or public policy
• Understanding of, or experience with, the legislative process