So, while demwork.com will continue to be composed primarily of job descriptions, I’ve decided to post the occasional article as well. Sometimes there’s information that is good to know when you’re looking for a job on the Hill. This first one is short, but it’s important to know that right now the Congress is in recess.
What does this mean for you? Well, while most offices don’t want to get calls after you send them a resume (unless they’ve already contacted you), when the Congress is in recess, we’re much less busy. If you wanted to try to get a meeting with a staff member from your home district/state, make a call to a contact, or just take a chance and come hand out resumes (although this last one rarely works), this would be the week to do it. You’re likely to get more attention because there’s just not as much going on. The caveat is that because recesses aren’t busy, there’s a higher than normal likelihood that whoever you would want/need to talk to would be on vacation.
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Scheduler/Office Manager – Progressive Midwest Democrat seeks a seasoned SCHEDULER to assume all scheduling and office management duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating member’s schedule, handling travel arrangements, managing all appropriate meeting requests, and assisting with member’s personal correspondence.
Ideal candidate would have Capitol Hill experience, familiarity with the House Finance Office and the ability to work well in fast paced environment. Excellent communications and strong organizational skills, detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks are all necessary. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please send resume and references to Yul Edwards via yul.edwards@mail.house.gov. No Phone Calls/Drop – Ins.
Moderate Northeast Democratic Senator seeks highly qualified individual to fill the position of DC Scheduler. Individual must excel at balancing many competing demands in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an excellent attention to detail and positive attitude. Job responsibilities include managing all incoming invitations to DC office and working with Legislative, Press, and State Staff to determine priorities for the Senator’s time. Independent, self-starter, and resourceful are all words to describe the successful candidate. Congressional scheduling experience preferred. Resumes to senatedcscheduler@gmail.com
Western Democratic Senator seeks a Press Secretary to handle day-today relations with the media and be the Senator’s primary spokesperson. Working with the Communications Director, the Press Secretary will develop and implement a communications strategy for outreach to the press, media and constituent groups. The Press Secretary will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with members of the state and national press corps, and for drafting press releases and advisories. Strong writing skills, on-the-record experience, attention to detail and solid organizational skills are required. Hill experience is preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov. Be sure to reference job number 052904.
STAFF ASSISTANT - Senator Kennedy’s education office of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee seeks an energetic, organized Staff Assistant for full-time position. Staff Assistant will provide support to the Chief Education Advisor and other senior education staff members. Responsibilities include managing all of the administrative responsibilities of the office, including answering phones, creating charts, and managing interns. Staff Assistant will also draft letters, speeches and memos, and will be given other responsibilities. Ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment is a must. Excellent organizational, administrative, writing, computer, and people skills also a must. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a motivated team working on behalf of a Senator with proven experience to make a difference in the lives of American families. Experience and/or interest in education issues is a plus, but not necessary. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. To apply, please fax a cover letter and resume to (202) 228-0924 or e-mail to HELPedStaffAsst@gmail.com.
Democratic Senator seeks energetic Press Assistant to assist Communications Director in fast-paced, busy press office. Duties include drafting news releases and advisories, assisting with media events, tracking media requests, monitoring media coverage, managing media lists and contacts, and day-to-day management of our website. Candidates should have the ability to work quickly and creatively, and have a working knowledge of the national press. Must also have excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Prior Hill or campaign press experience a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number (052910) in the subject line or fax to (202) 224-4477.
Democratic Senate office has an immediate opening for a Legislative Fellow who will focus on transportation policy including aviation, surface transportation, and maritime, and will work with the Legislative Assistant and Projects Director and other Senate staff as appropriate. Duties include — drafting briefing and information memos, researching and tracking legislation, assisting constituents with transportation issues, meeting with interest groups, and attending relevant hearings and briefings. Experience in transportation policy (esp. Federal or State Department of Transportation) and Congressional experience preferred. Fellow should be comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment. Please send resume, including references, and two 1-2 page writing samples to: transportation.fellow@gmail.com Equal opportunity employer.
Silicon Valley Democrat seeks an Executive Assistant/Scheduler to start by mid-July. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, mature, personable, with a willingness to work long hours, in a past-faced environment, with patience, flexibility, and creativity.
Organizational and good writing skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm required. Responsibilities include: Managing the Member’s DC schedule in close coordination with the COS, handling all travel arrangements and disclosures, coordinating with District scheduler, and a variety of office manager duties. Hill experience, and California familiarity are pluses, but not required. Position requires a close working relationship with the Member. Spanish fluency preferred.
Please email resumes to Chief of Staff at ca15scheduler@mail.house.gov, no calls please.
Northern Virginia Democratic member of the House of Delegates seeking legislative/political aide to start mid-late June. Candidates should possess superb writing, communications and research skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. Successful candidate should be detail-oriented, well organized, knowledgeable about the legislative process, and able to work well under pressure. A sense of humor is a decided plus.
Position will involve handling various legislative, administrative, and communications duties, including: scheduling; answering phones; answering constituent service requests; managing press inquiries, including drafting media advisories and press releases; maintaining and updating material on the Delegate’s web site; drafting constituent correspondence and newsletters; assisting with the development of the Delegate’s legislative agenda; and providing research support on all legislative issues.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook required. Working knowledge of HTML and relational database software an advantage, but not a requirement.
Some legislative and political experience is preferred and solid understanding of the legislative process is required. Understanding of Virginia state politics is an advantage! Please email a cover letter, resume, and 1 short (2 pages maximum) writing sample to DelAmundson@amundson.org. Position is based in Alexandria, but does require significant travel to Richmond during the legislative session.
SALARY: Dependent on experience, includes excellent benefits package.
Active Midwestern Democrat seeks legislative assistant to handle the Member’s defense, foreign policy, trade, and judiciary work, as well as staff two Congressional Caucuses. Candidates must be highly motivated, hard-working, a team player, possess excellent writing skills, be able to work under tight deadlines in a demanding office, and have legislative experience in the areas of foreign policy, defense, or judiciary.
Please send two brief writing samples and resume by fax to 202-225-4744. No walk ins please.