Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Correspondent to answer constituent mail on a variety of issues. This person will also provide support to Legislative Assistants with research, memo writing and constituent meetings. Position requires excellent writing and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and handle multiple tasks. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resume, cover letter and writing sample to legcorrespondent@yahoo.com.
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Freshman Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Correspondent to handle a host of issues including, but not limited to, health care, children’s issues, and aging. Individual will be responsible for drafting all constituent correspondence in their assigned issue areas and providing direct policy support to the Legislative Counsel. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, superior researching skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Pennsylvania ties a plus. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and two short writing samples, with the subject “Health LC,” to open_positions@casey.senate.gov. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls or walk-ins please. This office is an equal opportunity employer.
COUNSEL OR PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER - Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs seeks counsel or professional staff with expertise in the Committee’s “governmental affairs” portfolio – potential issues may involve federal civil service employees and retirees, postal service, government ethics, regulatory processes, whistleblower protections, and government management generally. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number (070304) in the subject line or fax to (202) 224-4477 with job referral number on the cover sheet.
Midwest Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, organized and creative Deputy Press Secretary for busy D.C. press shop. Primary responsibilities include managing and developing Senate website, writing press materials, overseeing clips and archiving systems, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the press office. Prior Hill experience is a plus but not essential. However, strong technical, design and writing skills are a must. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé, and optional web design and/or writing samples to midwestdeputypress@gmail.com.
Subcommittee of a Senate “A” Committee seeks Subcommittee Clerk in the management of Subcommittee business, including assisting in the preparation and administration of hearings and oversight investigations: preparation of the Subcommittee budget: managing Subcommittee expenditures, correspondence, scheduling; and greeting visitors, filing, and answering the phone. Individual must possess first-rate administrative and organizational skills, be a self-starter and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while working well with others in a team setting. Position is a non-designated position situated in the Majority office. Please submit cover letter, resume, and two references to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number (070310) in the subject line or fax to (202) 224-4477 with job referral number on the cover sheet. Writing samples welcome.
Progressive Democratic Senator seeks an experienced Writer. Duties will include creating speech ideas and talking points; writing and editing op-eds, newsletters, and mass mailings; developing message; and working on other forms of communications. The position will cover a wide range of policy issues. Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years work experience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment. Please submit writing samples with resume, references and salary requirements to dcwritingjob@yahoo.com.
DC-based Scheduler/Executive Assistant needed to manage the schedule of very busy West Coast Democrat. Highly organized individual with minute attention to detail, flexibility, troubleshooting experience and interpersonal communications skills a must. Position requires knowledge of Capitol Hill, proficiency with making and changing travel arrangements, composing and managing personal correspondence. Bachelor’s degree and two years’ paid post-college work experience required. Hill experience preferred, but strong advance or other organizational experience may be considered in its place. Availability to work long hours on short notice required. This is a job for someone who can juggle multiple demands, who works well in a teamwork environment, and who demonstrates a “can do” attitude - and a sense of humor. Send resume and three references from current or past employers to WCoastDCScheduler@mail.house.gov. Applications close July 6, 2007. No phone calls or drop-bys please.
Senior House Democrat and subcommittee chairman seeks experienced, energetic, professional to run an aggressive communications operation. Responsibilities include writing press releases, columns and op-eds; pitching stories; responding to media inquiries, and press data research and maintenance. Experience with aggressive e-mail, website and direct mail operation a plus. Higher than usual expectations and higher than average salary.
Please e-mail cover letter, resume with references, and writing samples to presscaphilljob@gmail.com.
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Committee on Ways and Means seeks an Intern for the communications shop. The candidate should be an organized self-starter who is intellectually curious with the ability to quickly grasp information and prioritize multiple assignments. Prior experience or interest in media relations is encouraged but not required. Interested applicants should have very strong writing skills.
Applicant Instructions:
Please send a resume and two (2) writing samples to ways&means.press@mail.houses.gov. This position will be filled quickly.
Extremely Active Florida Democrat seeks Legislative Director. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years Capitol Hill or related public policy experience and strong knowledge of the legislative process. The ideal candidate will possess excellent management and communication (written and oral) skills. Knowledge of health care and Appropriations are strongly preferred. Florida ties a plus. Exceptional attention to detail, organization and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment are essential. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, resume and references to Resume.fl20@mail.house.gov. No calls, faxes or drop-ins please.