Session Committee Assistant

Initial Posting Date: 09/17/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/11/2026

Agency: Legislative Policy & Research Committee

Salary Range: $4,080 - $6,119

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: 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.

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)

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration, or public policy
• Understanding of, or experience with, the legislative process

• 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…