Job Details

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.

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.

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.

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.