Moderate Democrat in search of Staff Assistant to manage front office operations in a fast-paced, hardworking Congressional office. Candidates should be extremely well organized, be masters at multi-tasking, and possess excellent writing and communication skills. Responsibilities include greeting constituents; handling phone calls; opening, sorting and distributing mail; arranging constituent tour requests and conducting Capitol tours; taking orders for flag requests; assisting Director of Administration in managing various administrative functions; and working with legislative correspondent in assisting with data entry tasks. This is a good entry level opportunity for someone interested in climbing the Hill ladder. Salary ranges from mid- to high-20s. Interested applicants should send a resume and a short writing sample to 202-225-0096. Please, no phone calls or walk-ins.
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Progressive California Democrat seeks a Communications Director for San Diego office. Duties include handling all aspects of electronic media; establishing a media/press plan; writing press releases, speeches and op-eds; planning media events; responding to press inquiries; writing and producing newsletters; writing and producing issue-specific mailers; electronic media; The position will include some legislative work. Candidate must possess strong written and oral communications skill, political and media savvy, and the ability to quickly grasp various legislative and local issues as they arise. Spanish fluency a plus. Prior experience on Capitol Hill and working with mass media a plus. Please fax cover letter, resume and writing samples to Tony.Buckles@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-7290, Attn: Chief of Staff.
Senior California Democrat seeks individual with several years of legislative assistant experience on Capitol Hill with specialty in the areas of taxation, budget and trade. Submit resume in confidence along with writing sample to jim.clarke@mail.house.gov Position is available now.
Northeast Democratic member seeks highly-motivated, detail-oriented staff assistant with excellent written and oral communication skills for DC office. Responsibilities include general reception duty, handling tour requests, processing correspondence, addressing constituent matters, and otherwise assisting the Congressman and staff in all functions of the office. Candidates with valid driver’s license preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send a resume and cover letter via email to nj08job@gmail.com. No calls, emails or stop-bys please.
Seeking energetic, detail-oriented staff assistant with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include addressing constituent matters, processing correspondence, recruiting, hiring, and managing interns, general reception duty, handling tour requests, and assisting the Congressman and staff in all functions of the office. Must have strong ability to juggle multiple tasks, be hard working, and be a team player. Looking for someone who can be creative and strategic with maintaining the front office and helping to manage the Congressman’s schedule and activities. Please send resume and writing sample to Brian.Branton@mail.house.gov
Senior California Democrat seeks individual with several years of legislative assistant experience on Capitol Hill with specialty in the areas of taxation, budget and trade. Submit resume in confidence along with writing sample to jim.clarke@mail.house.gov Position is available now.
A Midwest Democratic member seeks a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual for a staff assistant position. Responsibilities include general front office duties (i.e., maintaining the front office, greeting visitors, and answering phone), responding to constituent requests for general information, tours, and other inquiries, processing constituent correspondence, and other duties as assigned. Capitol Hill experience, knowledge of Internet Quorum, and Iowa ties are a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to sandy.most@mail.house.gov with subject line “Staff Assistant Application.” No telephone calls or stop-bys, please.
Senior New England Democrat seeks hard-working press assistant. Responsibilities include compiling daily news clips, drafting releases, statements and opinion pieces, assisting with new media outreach (email, web site, online video, blogs), researching issues, updating media contact lists and staffing press events. Ideal candidate should possess strong writing and communications skills, should be web and Internet savvy and have the ability to take initiative. Please send cover letter, resume, references and 2 writing samples via email to jessica.schafer@mail.house.gov.
Senior House Democrat seeks Staff Assistant for front office work, including greeting constituents, answering phones, handling flag and tour requests, and sorting and printing mail. The position also includes some letter writing and the possibility of promotion later to a legislative position. Starting salary: $28,000. Send cover letter and resume by email to resume.submit@mail.house.gov addressed to Chief of Staff. No phone calls will be accepted.
Congressman Brian Baird seeks a Staff Assistant. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable talking to constituents on the phone and be able to juggle and prioritize a variety of projects. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, greeting guests, opening and sorting mail, and constituent services such as tours and flag requests. Northwest ties required. Please send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Austin, Chief of Staff at: BairdResume@mail.house.gov