Top 26 legislative assistant Jobs in olympia wa

Legislative Assistant to Senator Marcus Riccelli
Washington State Senate —Olympia, WA
- $4,962 - $8,598 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Legislative Assistant to Senator June Robinson
Washington State Senate —Olympia, WA
- $4,962 - $8,598 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Public Records Assistant or Public Records Analyst
State of Washington House of Representatives —Olympia, WA
- $60,732 - $118,236 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Military leave
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Legislative Assistant to Senator June Robinson
State of Washington —Olympia, WA
- $4,962 - $8,598 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Recruiting
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
Assistant Director of Equity in Public Spending
State of Washington Minority & Women's Business Enterprises —Olympia, WA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Flexible schedule
Security Officer/Session Lead
State of Washington House of Representatives —Olympia, WA
- $57,288 - $99,276 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Military leave
1d
Housing Policy Director (EMS 4)
State of Washington Dept. of Commerce —Thurston County, WA
- $120,433 - $152,917 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Housing Policy Director (EMS 4)
State of Washington —Olympia, WA
- $120,433 - $152,917 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fiscal Analyst (FA5/FS) – Project
Washington State Health Care Authority —Olympia, WA
- $71,472 - $96,144 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Paid training
8d
Deputy Secretary for Highway and Multimodal Delivery
State of Washington Dept. of Transportation —Lacey, WA
- $204,511 - $215,088 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
7d
Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fiscal Analyst (FA5/FS) – Project
State of Washington Health Care Authority —Olympia, WA
- $71,472 - $96,144 a year
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
8d
Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fiscal Analyst (FA5/FS) – Project
State of Washington —Olympia, WA
- $5,956 - $8,012 a month
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Research
- Office
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
8d
Division Budget Manager (WMS2)
State of Washington Dept. of Licensing —Olympia, WA
- $105,000 - $119,242 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Writing skills
5d
Assistant Director of Equity in Public Spending
State of Washington —Olympia, WA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Children
- Human resources
- Fair chance
- Flexible schedule
Assistant Coach
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $35,000 a year
- Part-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- High school
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Nursing Assistant Part-time Faculty
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $1,866 - $2,186 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Nursing
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Laboratory Stockroom Assistant - Sciences - Pool
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $17.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Paralegal Professor - Part-time
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $1,302.44 - $1,489.10 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Early Childhood Program Specialist 2
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $45,024 - $60,132 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $51,840 - $69,744 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- Microsoft Outlook
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Legislative Assistant to Senator Marcus Riccelli

Washington State Senate -
Olympia, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,962 - $8,598 a month

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Records disposition policies
Data Retention (Data management)
Video conferencing software
Legislation
Public records
Computer skills
Video conferencing systems operation

Full Job Description

EXEMPT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: Legislative Assistant to Senator Marcus Riccelli

SALARY: $4,962 - $8,598 monthly depending on qualifications

LOCATION: Olympia, Washington and Spokane, Washington

REPORTS TO: Senator Riccelli and his Executive Legislative Assistant

CLOSES: June 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

SENATE PROFILE

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January. 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. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its legislative members. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.

MEMBER PROFILE

Senator Marcus Riccelli represents Washington State’s 3rd Legislative District in Spokane. He is the Majority Floor Leader and serves on the Ways & Means Committee, Health & Long-Term Care Committee, State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee, and the Rules Committee. He served 12 years in the House before being elected to the Senate in 2024.

More information here: https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/riccelli/biography/

POSITION PROFILE

Senator Riccelli is seeking a Spokane-based legislative assistant who is willing and able to temporarily relocate to Olympia for the legislative session. The successful candidate is a highly motivated self-starter that will help our team provide the highest quality service, representation, and leadership for the people of Spokane.

This is a full-time year-round position that is exempt from civil service laws. This position is represented by a union.

POSITION DUTIES (may include, but are not limited to):

Manage the daily operations of Senator Riccelli’s office.
Attend in-district meetings both with the Senator and on the Senator’s behalf when the legislature is not in session.
Serve as a liaison between the Senator and both internal and external parties (legislators, staff, lobbyists, agencies, local/federal governments, tribal nations, and constituents).
Field questions from the public regarding legislation, the Senator’s stance on issues, and other legislative-related questions.
Collaborate with caucus communications staff on drafting talking points, press releases, mailings,and planning town halls and district-specific media strategies.
Draft and/or review responses to legislative correspondence; exercise independent judgement to determine the appropriate course of action.
Assist constituents with casework and in their interactions with state agencies.
Meet with constituents, lobbyists, and other parties on behalf of the Senator.
Organize in-person and virtual legislative events.
Monitor district-specific issues and concerns.
Assist the Executive legislative Assistant in maintaining the Senator’s legislative calendar throughout the year; prioritizing meeting requests, preparing briefing and background materials for meetings, and arranging travel details.
Oversee the Senator’s legislative office budget, including making equipment purchases and submitting travel and reimbursement requests.
In consultation with the Senator and Executive LA, recruit candidates for session staff positions.
Train and supervise session staff to ensure compliance with office procedures and Senate rules.
Delegate tasks associated with the Senator’s legislative priorities and goals to the session staff.
Oversee progression of bills and amendments through the legislative process.
Manage, submit, and track the Senator’s budget requests throughout the budget process.
Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Senator and stakeholders in the creation, development, and progression of legislation.
Collaborate with partisan caucus policy staff and non-partisan committee services staff to implement the Senator’s policy goals.
Maintain and preserve records of the legislative office according to the retention schedules.
Conduct records searches for responsive public records as needed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

Familiarity with the 3rd Legislative District (Spokane)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful and professional manner
Ability to maintain productive working relationships with Senators, staff, lobbyists/ advocates, and constituents
Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to understand and competently operate legislative computer systems and video conferencing software.
Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the legislative process, including the committee and leadership structure, in the Washington State Legislature
Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the public records law and the legislative records retention schedule
Ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
Have a passion for the legislative process, good government, and public service
The desire to exceed expectations and to run the most efficient and responsive legislative office possible, always keeping a customer service mindset
The courage to question conventional wisdom and challenge the status quo when appropriate

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree AND one year of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. Relocation compensation is available for permanent staff who live more than 50 miles from Olympia.
When the Legislature is not in session, in-state remote work is supported, but the LA should be based in Spokane as they are expected to be available to attend in-person meetings at the district office and around the Spokane region. The expectation is that the LA will work from the district office a minimum of two days a week during the interim.
Long and irregular hours are required during the legislative session, including evening and weekend work. When the Legislature is not in session, flexible schedule options are available.

Benefits

SALARY RANGE

RCW 49.58.110 requires employers to provide a full salary range in job postings. The salary for this position is based on relevant experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $4,962 - $8,598 monthly. A hiring salary will be less than the top of any range, however.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; twelve paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions; paid subscription to DeleteMe; and tuition reimbursement.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at [email protected].

The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.

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legislative assistant jobs in olympia wa

Legislative Assistant to Senator Marcus Riccelli

Legislative Assistant to Senator June Robinson

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Legislative Assistant to Senator June Robinson

Assistant Director of Equity in Public Spending

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Housing Policy Director (EMS 4)

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Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fiscal Analyst (FA5/FS) – Project

Deputy Secretary for Highway and Multimodal Delivery

Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fiscal Analyst (FA5/FS) – Project

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Laboratory Stockroom Assistant - Sciences - Pool

Paralegal Professor - Part-time

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