Chief of Staff

Initial Posting Date: 08/27/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/10/2026

Agency:
Legislative Assembly

Salary Range: $5,787 - $8,681

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Chief of Staff

Representative Hai Pham is recruiting for a full-time Chief of Staff to serve the people of House District 36. The Oregon Legislature is a fast-paced work environment that requires an experienced Chief of Staff, well-versed in managing competing deadlines and priorities with a high level of detail. The Chief of staff serves as a staff advisor and office manager. This position works closely with the Representative to develop and execute legislative priorities, manage the day-to-day operations of the legislative office, build relationships with constituents and community partners, and ensure the Representative is well prepared to advance legislative priorities, committee work, public events, and constituent meetings.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and collaborative professional with a strong knowledge of the Oregon State Legislature and House District 36. The Chief of Staff must be able to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and maintain a high level of professionalism. This is a full-time, continuing position beginning in September 2026.

During Oregon legislative sessions, staff work in the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon. Flexibility to work non-traditional office hours, including nights and weekends, and willingness to travel within Oregon will be required. Representative Hai Pham represents House District 36, which includes South Hillsboro, West Beaverton, and unincorporated Washington County. Rep. Pham is a pediatric dentist focused on making evidence-based policies that will help all Oregonians and families achieve healthier and equitable communities.

Rep. Pham serves as the Chair of the House Behavioral Health Committee, Vice Chair to the House Rules Committee, and a member of the House Health Care Committee.

Legislative Strategy and Policy:
Supporting the Member in efforts to advance the policy agenda and legislative goals of the office. Develops and implements legislative strategies. Provides counsel, guidance, and feedback on legislative and policy decisions. Monitors committee hearings and floor debates and reports legislative action or developments.

Works with legislative counsel to draft or amend legislation. Attends and staff committees, work groups, task forces, meetings, tours, and other events on behalf of the Representative.

Research and drafting written internal and public facing materials such as letters, speeches, testimony, policy briefs, newsletters, constituent responses and communications. Schedules and coordinates meetings, town halls, and other events. Provides responsive constituent services, such as tracking and assisting with responses to constituent communications, acting as a liaison to constituents, and helping to provide constituents with resources and solutions.

Manages the day-to-day office activities, including clerical tasks, record-keeping, research, and report preparation. Interfaces with the general public, constituents, lobbyists, business leaders, other legislators, legislative staff, and interest groups to understand issues. Acts as the primary contact for all visitors and answers phone and email.

Your application must demonstrate:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

• Demonstrated experience and fluency with the following software: OLIS, Google Suite, Outlook Teams, and Zoom.
• Knowledge of current policy conversations and legislative issues relevant to Oregon, Washington County, and the district

The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301. Regardless of any remote work agreement granted by your Appointing Authority in accordance with Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 26, you may be required to report to the Capitol Building under short notice. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. While working from home, personal, stable, and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position.

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.

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