Senate jobs

Employee benefits

The Washington State Senate hires full-time and temporary employees at Washington’s beautiful capitol campus in Olympia. Senate staff (administrative, committee, caucus, and legislative assistants) provide a wide variety of support services to legislators and other staff. Each employee plays an important role in the administration, operation, and maintenance of Washington's legislative system.

If you value public service, are motivated, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then we encourage you to look at the current opportunities.

In addition to their monthly salary, Washington State Senate employees and their families are eligible for healthcare, retirement, and many other benefits.  

Services and programs include:

Compensation

• 3.5% annual step increases (based on approval)
• Cost of living adjustments

Healthcare

• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending arrangements
• Wellness programs
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

Retirement

• Retirement plan
• Deferred compensation program

Additional programs

• Commute trip reduction options
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to state business resource groups
• Infants at work program
• Combined Fund Drive
• Telework/flexible schedules
• Vacation, sick leave, and most holidays
• Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association

The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer.

Questions? Contact the Senate Human Resources Office at SenateHRO@leg.wa.gov