Legislative & Community Affairs Director

Initial Posting Date:

08/24/2026

Application Deadline:

09/07/2026

Agency:

Legislative Assembly

Salary Range:

$4,860 - $7,288

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Legislative & Community Affairs Director

Job Description:

Representative Andrea Valderrama is recruiting for a full-time Legislative & Community Affairs Director to serve the people of House District 47.  The Oregon Legislature is a fast-paced work environment that requires an experienced Legislative & Community Affairs Director, well-versed in managing competing deadlines and priorities with a high level of detail and a commitment to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion.

If you enjoy public policy creation and are experienced with the legislative process, including development of policy campaigns and strategies, coalition and workgroup engagement, and relationship building, and are well-versed in strategic communications, this position might just be for you!  You would take on a wide range of responsibilities, including messaging, bill analysis, legislative research, policy analysis, and constituent services while assisting with the day-to-day activities of Representative Valderrama’s office.

Representing House District 47 requires thorough knowledge of the district's conditions, issues, community groups, and key influencers.  You will strategically build and strengthen coalitions and community relations and collaborate with directly impacted communities to draft key messaging, communications, and correspondence.

This is a full-time, limited-duration position beginning in November 2026 and ending in July 2026. During Oregon legislative sessions, staff work in the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon.  Flexibility to work non-traditional office hours, including nights and weekends, and willingness to travel within Oregon will be required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Member in efforts to advance the policy agenda and legislative goals of the office. Develops and implements legislative strategies.
• Provides counsel, guidance, and feedback on legislative and policy decisions.
• Monitors committee hearings and floor debates and reports legislative action or developments.
• Drafting letters, speeches, talking points, and testimony.
• Researching bills, policies, current laws, and topics.
• Works with legislative counsel to draft or amend legislation.
• Attends and staffs committees, work groups, task forces, meetings, tours, and other events on behalf of the office.
• Contacts and arranges for speakers, presenters, and witnesses.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, town halls, and other events.
• Arranges travel and lodging accommodations.
• Interfaces with the general public, constituents, lobbyists, business leaders, other legislators, legislative staff, and interest groups to understand issues, draft legislation, and help get legislation passed and signed into law.
• Provides responsive constituent services, such as tracking and assisting with responses to constituent communications, acting as a liaison to constituents, and helping to provide constituents with resources and solutions.
• Manages external communications, including social media accounts, newsletters, and press releases. Formulates and executes communication plans to ensure constituents understand the work being done. Interfaces with the media.
• Manages the day-to-day office activities, including clerical tasks, record-keeping, research, and report preparation.
• Acts as the primary contact for all visitors and answers phone and email.

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 three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bilingual or multilingual and/or bicultural
• Demonstrated experience and fluency with the following software: OLIS, Google Docs, Outlook Teams, and Zoom
• Knowledge of current policy conversations and legislative issues relevant to Oregon and the district

We encourage you to review the position description in its entirety, determine whether your skill set and passion for policy would be a good match for this position, and apply.  We believe in personal and professional growth and transformation.  

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 listed close date.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR  97301.  Regardless of any remote work agreement granted by your Appointing Authority in accordance with Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 26, you may be required to report to the Capitol Building under short notice.  Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice.  While working from home, personal, stable, and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position.
• 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, Senior Human Resource Specialist, at [email protected] or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.