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Washington State Senate

Constituent Services Coordinator for the Senate Democratic Caucus

Case Management & AdvocacyUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeOlympia, WA, USA$4.4k /mo

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the legislative process, organization, and procedure.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about local, state, and federal agencies and departments.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about office policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about relevant issues in Washington State.
  • Ability to effectively support legislative offices.
  • Ability to handle sensitive cases and respectfully communicate with constituents experiencing crisis.
  • Ability to accept and work with performance-based feedback and guidance.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with caucus staff, legislators, member office staff, agency liaisons, interest group representatives, and the public.
  • Ability to listen, problem solve, communicate with kindness and empathy, and respect confidentiality.
  • Must work in person in Olympia during the legislative session, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, including holidays occurring during the session.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the SDC Resource Coordinator to provide support to member offices.
  • Inform the caucus about assigned issue areas by screening district sources and communicating with member offices.
  • Analyze constituent issues, conduct research, and identify solutions for member offices.
  • Liaise with local, state, and federal officials and other persons or groups to form effective relationships for the caucus.
  • Coordinate relevant workshops and seminars for staff.
  • Screen cases and refer them to other offices and agencies when appropriate.
  • Prepare periodic reports on pending cases and district activities in assigned issue areas.
  • Update contact lists for agency contacts and congressional delegations.
  • Continually screen active cases and liaise with constituents to ensure their cases are handled responsively and in a timely manner.
  • Assist with constituent services training for Session Aides working in Democratic offices.
  • Maintain up-to-date files on cases and information important to the office.
  • Report constituent services case status to member offices.
  • Assist the SDC Resource Coordinator with various tasks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous legislative, executive branch, or state agency experience is preferred.
  • A background in casework or a related field is a plus, but is not required; training will be provided.

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