Legislative Assistant 2

Legislative Assistant 2

Initial Posting Date: 10/29/2026. Final date to receive applications: 11/12/2026.

Legislative Assembly

$4,080 - $6,119

The salary reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.

Employee Position

The Office of State Senator Kathleen Taylor is looking to hire a full-time, limited-duration Legislative Assistant 2 for the 2027 Legislative Session. The Legislative Assistant’s role will be as a first point of contact for the office, providing general administrative support such as scheduling while performing other duties including writing talking points and floor speeches, constituent & stakeholder outreach, casework, research, and bill tracking as necessary.

This position will work under supervision of the Senator and will report to, and receive direction from senior staff. Senator Taylor chairs the Senate Labor & Business Committee, serves on the Senate Finance & Revenue Committee and the Senate Natural Resources & Wildfire Committee, and represents District 21 covering inner SE Portland, Milwaukie, and Oak Grove.

This position will work in-person at the Oregon State Capitol for the duration of the 2027 Legislative Session, with the option for hybrid work immediately before and after. The work begins late November and ends June 30th, 2027. Flexibility to work non-traditional office hours, including nights and weekends, and willingness to travel within Oregon will be required.

• A Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

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. You are asked to complete the questionnaire before the Final date to receive applications; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable.

The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsor ships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity.

The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars.

When every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities.

From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.

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