DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Opening in a Northeastern Democratic Senator’s office to work on economic development issues. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years Capitol Hill experience working on housing, banking, insurance, international trade, high technology R&D and telecommunications. The position involves legislative work, as well as serving as the office’s chief point of contact for constituents and the business community on these issues. Candidates must be self-starters with very strong writing and organizational skills. They must also possess the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight
deadlines. 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 your resume, references, and 1-2 short writing samples to (202) 224-5128.
your ads here (468x60) - after 1st post.
Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks an individual to serve as the Assistant Scheduler. This person would be responsible for working with the Director of Scheduling and responding to all incoming invitations, researching travel arrangements and helping to schedule D.C. appointments. This person must be flexible, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple tasks and have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Some scheduling and Hill experience preferred but not required. Candidates should fax cover letter and resume to 202-228-0655. No phone calls, please.
Moderate Democratic member of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee is seeking an experienced staff person to fill Legislative Director position. Qualified candidates must have a detailed knowledge of the legislative process, track record of increased responsibility, excellent written, verbal and organizational skills, experience with appropriations, and an ability to manage staff and work in a fast paced environment requiring multi tasking and follow-up. Knowledge of E&C issues and a good sense of humor would be helpful.
Interested qualified candidates should fax their resume, cover letter and two writing samples (no more than 2 pages per sample) to 202-225-4710 by close of business on July 10th. NO WALK-INS OR CALLS PLEASE.
Moderate Freshman Democrat seeks a high-energy, hard working Legislative Correspondent to take charge and manage constituent mail program. The position requires working closely with the legislative and administrative staff. Good writing and editing skills are a must. The applicant should be organized and possess good research and computer skills. Also, the applicant should be able to pay attention to detail, think critically, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced office environment. Candidates should have prior Hill experience. A working knowledge of Capitol Correspondence is helpful but not necessary. This is a good opportunity to move up on the Hill career ladder. Please email resume and 3 short writing samples to AZresumes@mail.house.gov.
Midwest congressman seeks a hard-working, organized individual to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities including, front desk assignments, greeting constituents and guests, answering telephones, processing mail, arranging Capitol and White House tours, processing flag requests, coordinating interns and other duties as assigned. Indiana ties preferred.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to 513 Cannon Building, via fax to 225-3284 or email to cori.smith@mail.house.gov.
No phone calls or walk-ins.
Application deadline is July 10, 2007.
The Drug Policy Alliance, the nation’s leading organization working to end the war on drugs and promote new drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights, seeks a part-time website assistant in the Internet Communications Department, located in Washington, DC. The candidate will work closely with the web team to maintain and promote constituent relations, manage our engagement database, answer supporter inquiries, promote DPA’s presence on social networking websites, and provide content for and management of our discussion board and blog. Students and others with strong writing skills and an interest in entering the field of non-profit advocacy are particularly encouraged to apply.
Read more
The Alaska Wilderness League, the only Washington, DC-based conservation organization devoted exclusively to protecting Alaska’s wilderness, seeks to hire a Director of Field Operations to run its national field program.
Qualifications: BA or BS, 5-plus years of experience working at a nonprofit organization or on Capitol Hill or the equivalent. Knowledge of Congress and Administrative agencies, excellent written and oral communication skills, confident public speaker, strong leadership and motivational abilities, management experience, sense of humor, and ability and desire to work in
a team environment all essential.
Read more