Chief of Staff

About the role

The Oregon Legislature is a fast-paced work environment that requires an experienced Chief of Staff, well-versed in managing competing deadlines and priorities with a high level of detail. The Chief of Staff serves as a staff advisor and office manager. This position works closely with the Representative to develop and execute legislative priorities, manage the day-to-day operations of the legislative office, build relationships with constituents and community partners, and ensure the Representative is well prepared to advance legislative priorities, committee work, public events, and constituent meetings.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Member in efforts to advance the policy agenda and legislative goals of the office.
• Develops and implements legislative strategies.
• Provides counsel, guidance, and feedback on legislative and policy decisions.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism while managing competing priorities.
• Attends and staff committees, work groups, task forces, meetings, tours, and other events on behalf of the Representative.
• Researches and drafts written internal and public facing materials such as letters, speeches, testimony, policy briefs, newsletters, constituent responses and communications.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, town halls, and other events.
• Provides responsive constituent services, such as tracking and assisting with responses to constituent communications, acting as a liaison to constituents, and helping to provide constituents with resources and solutions.
• Manages the day-to-day office activities, including clerical tasks, record-keeping, research, and report preparation.
• Interfaces with the general public, constituents, lobbyists, business leaders, other legislators, legislative staff, and interest groups to understand issues.
• Acts as the primary contact for all visitors and answers phone and email.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience and fluency with the following software: OLIS, Google Suite, Outlook Teams, and Zoom.
• Knowledge of current policy conversations and legislative issues relevant to Oregon, Washington County, and the district.

Benefits

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$5,787 - $8,681 per month.

Schedule

Full-time, continuing position beginning in September 2026. During Oregon legislative sessions, staff work in the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon. Flexibility to work non-traditional office hours, including nights and weekends, and willingness to travel within Oregon will be required.