Legislative Aide

Initial Posting Date:

12/16/2025

Application Deadline:

12/30/2025

Agency:

Legislative Assembly

Salary Range:

$3,980 - $5,970

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Legislative Aide

Job Description:

Representative Emerson Levy is hiring a full-time Legislative Aide.

Emerson Levy is the State Representative for House District 53 (Bend,  Redmond, Sisters, Tumalo, Black Butte).

As a core member of our team, you will work closely with Rep. Levy and the Chief of Staff to provide policy, constituent, and administrative support.   Applicants with diverse lived experiences and those with ties to House District 53 are especially encouraged to apply. Rep. Levy is committed to supporting every member of her team in their professional careers.

This is a limited duration, full-time salaried position beginning around January 1, 2026, with a likely end date of April 1, 2026, after the conclusion of the 2026 Legislative Session. During the 2026 legislative session this position will primarily be located in the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, depending on Capitol operational rules and the needs of the position.

Responsibilities Include:

● Constituent services: Track and assist with responses to all constituent contact (via phone, email, or letter); act as a liaison between Rep. Levy and constituents; engage in constituent casework and interface with state agencies to provide resources and solutions to constituents who are seeking the office’s assistance in resolving problems.

● District Outreach: Coordinate town halls and constituent events.

● Communications: Monitor news sources and mail for relevant content for e-newsletters; write and edit e-newsletters, social media posts, speeches, etc.

● Policy work: Support the legislative work of the office through research and tracking of bills, committee activity, and policy issues. Research and write policy analyses. Analyze proposed legislation.

● Scheduling: Respond to meeting requests in a timely manner; maintain office calendars by scheduling meetings, events, committee hearings, and town halls.

● Customer Service and Reception: Screen and route phone calls; take messages; refer calls as necessary; greet visitors; read and sort mail.

To view the position description in its entirety please click here.

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) 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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Interest/Experience in public policy issues and the legislative process.
•  Experience working with others in a team setting or in a public facing role.
• Strong written communication skills. This position’s responsibilities include writing responses to constituents, newsletters, and more, with a strong sense of audience. 
• Familiarity with House District 53.
• Growth mindset. This position can be challenging and fast-paced. What makes a legislative aide successful is the ability to learn quickly. The ability to constantly reflect and improve on one’s performance is a critical factor to a person’s success in this role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Legislative work is fast-paced and multifaceted. The ability to stay organized and on top of things is a critical aspect of this role.
•  This position requires the ability to work independently of supervision as well as confidentiality and tactfully.
• Ability to work with the public. This position interacts with stakeholders and members of the public who may strongly agree or disagree with the Representative’s positions. Staff should model courteousness in communicating with people on a range of issues.
• Ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly. Legislative work has many moving parts and the ability to process incoming information quickly, exercise judgment to prioritize tasks, and manage workflow in a dynamic office is crucial.
• Ability to travel to Salem.
• This position may require working irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends (e.g. for town hall meetings).
• Lived experiences are often as equally valuable as educational or employment experience; please apply if you think you would be a good fit.

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be considered.

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
• 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. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting 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.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357.  An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization:  The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US 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.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.