2027 Session Aide for Democratic Senator’s Office

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. 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.

The Washington State Senate is hiring session aides to provide office support to offices of Democratic Senators during the 2027 legislative session. These full-time and temporary positions will begin on or about January 4, 2027, and will run through the scheduled end of the 2027 Legislative Session.

The Session Aide reports to the Senator and their Legislative Assistant.

• Serve as first point of contact for office by answering phones and greeting office guests
• Take meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations on the behalf of the Office of the Senator
• Draft correspondence and respond to e-mails, physical mail, and hotline inquiries according to office procedures
• Communicate with constituents about legislation
• Provides state-related case work assistance to constituents
• Track progression of Senator’s bills through the legislative process, including following-up on committee hearings
• Maintain office records in accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act
• Conduct research to respond appropriately to constituent inquiries and follow each through to conclusion
• Gain skills in other legislative processes and work as time and training allows

• This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session.
• The hours for this position are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
• This position will work all holidays that take place during the legislative session including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day.