Salary: $81,264.00 - $140,820.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number:Department: House of Representatives
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionWashington State House of RepresentativesExempt Recruitment Announcement
Legislative Assistant Supervisor, House Democratic CaucusOPENS:
June 26, 2026
CLOSES:July 10, 2026
REPORTSTO:
Legislative Assistant Staff Director
LOCATION:
Thurston County -- Olympia, Washington
SALARY:
$81,264 - $140,820 annually
State law requires us to post the full salary range; however, individual salary is determined based on experience and internal alignment. Most applicants will start near the beginning of the salary range. The salary range includes the 2% general wage increase effective 07/01/2026.
DutiesPosition Profile: The HDC Legislative Assistant management team consists of one Legislative Assistant Staff Director, supported by three Legislative Assistant Supervisors. These positions are responsible to hire, supervise, mentor, and provide administrative oversight for an assigned group of House Democratic Caucus Legislative Assistants (LAs).
Each LA Supervisor has the same CORE responsibilities. In addition to the CORE responsibilities, each position coordinates a unique portfolio of tasks:
- Professional Development/Training Coordinator
- Special Projects Coordinator
- Equity Team Liaison
This recruitment will be used to fill
one position. The portfolio assignment will be determined by the team, depending on interest area and qualifications. Portfolio tasks and CORE responsibilities are listed below.
How You'll Be Expected to Contribute:Supervision -CORE- Co-supervise a cohort of LAs in conjunction with members, keeping the LA Staff Director apprised of challenges, concerns, and plans of action for addressing issues as they occur.
- Collaborate with LAs and/or members to address communication issues and opportunities for performance improvement. Confer with The LA Staff Director, Chief of Staff and/or Human Resources, as needed.
- Fulfill reporting duties in accordance with the House Respectful Workplace Policy.
- Partner with LA Staff Director and other LA Supervisors to augment LA onboarding and coordinate ongoing training opportunities for LA success.
- Meet with each cohort LA and member on regular basis to gather feedback, discuss goal setting, and identify professional development opportunities.
- Anticipate needs of the LA workgroup to provide relevant information in a timely manner and create monthly meeting agendas in collaboration with the LA Staff Director and other LA Supervisors.
- Partner with the LA Staff Director during LA hiring process.
Personnel and Administrative Support -CORE- Manage confidential employment information.
- Act as a resource for LAs regarding House policies, forms, and operations.
- Review and approve administrative requests in accordance with House policies and procedures including travel authorizations, leave requests, interim schedules, overtime trackers, reimbursement requests, and session allowances.
- Provide short-term member office coverage, including but not limited to monitoring email, answering phones, scheduling, responding to member requests, and responding to constituents.
Legislative Assistant Supervisor & Professional Development/Training Coordinator -Portfolio- Internal Communication, Mentorship, & Professional Development/Training Coordination
- Collaborate with LA Staff Director and other LA supervisors to provide professional development opportunities; develop and manage ongoing LA training programs.
- Develop a multi-year Legislative Assistant to Senior Legislative Assistant professional development plan.
- Facilitate and support HDC LA Mentor Program in collaboration with other LA Supervisors and designated LAs.
- Facilitate and support LA skill shares and other ad hoc training based on need.
- Lead the planning and coordination of annual LA Advance in collaboration with LA Staff Director and other LA Supervisors.
- Plan other professional development, training, or team building opportunities for monthly in-person days.
Legislative Assistant Supervisor & Special Projects Coordinator -Portfolio- Internal Communication, Staff Support, & Special Projects Coordination
- Partner with HDC Senior Advisor and LA Staff Director to provide new member office support.
- Collaborate with Public Records Office to develop paper records archiving plans for member offices.
- Collaborate with LA Staff Director, Policy Staff Director, Communications Staff Director, and Chief of Staff to identify HDC all staff team building opportunities.
- Collaborate with House Administration and Facilities on project updates and member office moves.
- Coordinate member office moves with House Administration and HDC Whip.
- Collaborate with LA Staff Director and other LA Supervisors on process improvement and additional development of LA reviews.
- Provide back up to LA Staff Director and other LA Supervisors for travel authorizations, leave requests, overtime trackers, reimbursements requests, and other administrative tasks, as needed.
- Provide back up to LA Staff Director on hiring for Leadership offices, as needed.
- Develop and maintain internal HDC process documents and guides.
- Special project coordination and collaboration, as needed.
Legislative Assistant Supervisor & Equity Team Liaison -Portfolio- Internal Communication, Mentorship, & Equity Work
- Serve on HDC staff equity team in the following capacities:
- Lead implementation of HDC LA staff equity initiatives with application of equity analysis to work.
- Partner with Equity and Social Justice Strategic Advisor to develop tools that track equity impacts of House/HDC policies, practices, and equity strategic plan outcomes on LA workgroup.
- Collaborate with Equity and Social Justice team counterparts to identify areas of improvement for advancing fairness and opportunity in HDC practices.
- Collaborate with internal HDC staff to identify and promote trainings on equity and social justice foundational practices and frameworks.
- Guide and support LA workgroup in efforts to achieve racial equity and sociocultural dignity among staff, upholding Caucus values as an anti-racist, multi-cultural, and accessible organization.
- Provide guidance and operational assistance to Equity and Social Justice Strategic Advisor in developing strategies to realize equity and social justice goals within the Caucus.
- Support and manage accountability systems and tools to ensure intended delivery and implementation of Caucus staff strategic equity initiatives.
QualificationsThe Successful Candidate Will Meet These Qualifications:- A bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND three years of supervisory responsibility providing daily instruction, mentoring, performance feedback, hiring, etc. Additional years of applicable knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for formal education requirement.
- Highly organized and able to perform detailed tasks accurately and efficiently under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to prioritize a wide variety of short- and long-term tasks from multiple individuals.
- Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience effectively communicating with internal staff at all levels and external entities, organizations, clients, or customers.
- Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated success in employee hiring process, supervision, and management of staff.
- Understanding and awareness of diversity and inclusion issues, with a commitment to applying best practices for attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.
- Experience mediating disputes.
Desirable/Preferred Qualifications:- Knowledge of the legislative process and an understanding of the unique needs and power dynamics of staffing elected officials.
- Experience working directly with or staffing elected officials in government offices.
Note: Diverse backgrounds in education and experience could be successful in this role and will be considered. Candidates with any combination of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work will be considered
Supplemental InformationConditions of Employment/Working Conditions:
This position requires an onsite/in-person presence in Olympia during session and must be able to frequently work more than 40 hours per week including evenings, weekends, and holidays during legislative sessions. Interim schedules allow for more flexibility including in-state telework with an expectation to have an onsite in-person presence when requested.
Benefits:Employee benefits include vacation and sick leave; paid state holidays; health, life, and other optional insurance; retirement; social security; and military leave.
How to Apply:Intrigued? If so, please submit the below items combined in one document:
(1) a
letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications;
(2) a
current resume describing in detail your experience and education; and
(3) a minimum of three
professional references, including at least one supervisor, with contact information (e.g., address, e-mail address, and telephone).
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