Chief of Staff - Oregon House Democratic Office

Initial Posting Date:

04/17/2026

Application Deadline:

05/08/2026

Agency:

Legislative Assembly

Salary Range:

$8,539 - $12,809

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Chief of Staff - Oregon House Democratic Office

Job Description:

This recruitment announcement will remain open until filled. We encourage you to submit your application prior to the listed deadline to be considered in the first round of application reviews.

The Oregon House Majority Office seeks an experienced legislative professional as its Chief of Staff. This individual will serve as the top legislative and political advisor to the House Majority Leader and members of the House Democratic Caucus. The Chief of Staff will provide strategic support and advice to the House Majority Leader and the Caucus and assist the House Majority Leader in organizing the caucus and overseeing the development of policy and political priorities that reflect the vision and goals of the caucus. This role also helps oversee and manage the House Rules Committee agenda.

The Chief of Staff also provides organization, oversight, and general management of the House Democratic Office. In collaboration with the House Majority Leader, the Caucus Chief of Staff has hiring and expenditure authority and provides long-range planning for achieving caucus goals. This position also serves as a liaison to the House Republican Office, other Leadership offices and Legislative Administration. They also serve on a number of interim workgroups as a representative of the HMO

This is a full-time continuing position. This position will report to the House Majority Leader and have supervisory duties for the House Democratic Office staff.

The work of HMO Chief of Staff allows for some flexibility to work remotely dependent on time of year and business needs. However, applicants should be aware that the majority of work will be conducted in person at the Oregon State Capitol or other onsite legislative offices including in the Portland Metro Area.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED WORK EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS IN: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication within these environments:
  • Interpersonal
  • Team
  • Large Groups
  • Public Speaking

• Strong working knowledge of the political, policy, communications and operational elements of caucus management. 
• Conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
• Ability to create and implement effective partnerships.
• Ability to communicate policies, procedures, and other knowledge to a variety of audiences including multi-level management, assembly members, and co-workers.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly collect, analyze, and convey information about legislative issues to a variety of audiences.
• Preferred experience managing staff and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work individually in a self-directed manner and as part of a team.
• Ability to produce consistent, quality work under deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to work outside of normal business hours as the legislative session dictates.
• Ability to manage several issues and projects simultaneously and to adjust to frequently changing demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Chief of Staff works in a partisan, political environment. Lengthy hours, including possible evening and/or weekend work, may be required, especially during legislative sessions. Daily use of a computer keyboard and monitor.

We encourage you to explore the position description provided to determine if your education and work history are comparable to those listed and welcome you to apply.

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

Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) to nine (9) 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.

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 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 [email protected] or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.