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.

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