Rep. Tom Lantos (CA-12) seeks a junior level Legislative Assistant. Applicants must have at least one year of experience on Capitol Hill, preferably as a Legislative Correspondent. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter that thrives in a team-oriented environment. Strong writing skills, a sense of humor, and a willingness to pitch in where needed are required. This position will NOT cover any Foreign Affairs issues. California ties a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email resume, cover letter, and your favorite book to LantosJobs@mail.house.gov.
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Extremely active Democratic Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Subcommittee Chairman seeks talented writer to serve as Press Secretary in the personal office. Position involves outreach to district, national and statewide media as well as speechwriting and other duties. Ideal candidate will have Hill/political experience, preexisting national media contacts and be comfortable meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. Must be an excellent writer, organized, persistent, detailed oriented, and able to juggle many issues at once. This is not an entry level press position. Interested candidates should fax a cover letter, resume and three brief writing samples to 202-225-4710. NO CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE!
Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez seeks a Staff Assistant with a teamwork attitude and good sense of humor for front office duties. Primary responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail and faxes, conducting tours of the Capitol, hiring and supervising interns, and assisting the Member and staff with various projects. Applicants need to be very organized, responsible and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. Verbal Spanish language skills are required. California ties are a plus, but not required. Please e-mail résumé and cover letter to CA39jobs@mail.house.gov
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We are building Razoo - a website that promotes social good and that connects people, ideas & resources to make a positive change in the world.
We are a couple months away from launching the site, and are currently planning our marketing efforts to support the launch and ongoing business. We are looking for someone to help manage and implement our online marketing efforts.
We have a great office in DuPont Circle, Washington, D.C. and will provide you with the tools you need to succeed. We also have a growing team of marketers, community gurus, technology pros and biz dev machines to ensure that what we build becomes a household name and changes the world.
If you want quick riches by joining a “here today, gone tomorrow” start-up, we’re not for you. But, if you want to spend your time building a meaningful company that has the potential to change millions of lives (and - oh, by the way - still make a competitive wage + great benis + the toys and tools you need to succeed) - then we might be the place for you.
Of course - you need to be really good. Email us only if you have great experience in the online marketing arena. If you have a proven track record of handling the responsibilities below, and have the right qualifications, please email us your resume and a cover letter.
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Summary:
Razoo.com is seeking a well rounded and energetic person to manage the day to day operations of a growing team based in the heart of Washington, DC. You will work directly with our CEO and staff to manage all aspects of office operations.
About us:
Razoo is a passionate group of specialists building a platform for organized social activism on the small and large scale. We have an existing Web application and need your experience and creativity to take it to the next level. We are based in Washington, D.C. and prefer local candidates — but if you’re really good and live elsewhere, we can make something work.
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AAJ Job Description
The American Association for Justice promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims’ rights, particularly the right to trial by jury, and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety.
Position Responsibilities:
Serve as a point of contact for state trial lawyer associations/affiliates to AAJ.
Coordinate and manage targeted work of other AAJ departments and divisions in delivering support to affiliates.
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Senior LA position with 6 month fast track to LD possible. Senior
Midwest Democratic Appropriator looking for an experienced individual for senior LA position and short order transition to LD - focusing primarily on Veterans, Labor, Health, Seniors, HHS, Education.
Position involves helping to develop and manage the Member’s legislative agenda on AUTHORIZING committees, limited appropriations work, overseeing legislative team, writing floor statements and talking points, mail oversight. In depth knowledge and understanding of legislative process and excellent writing ability is required.
Hill experience a requirement; law degree and appropriations knowledge
a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email cover
letter, resume, references, salary requirements, and brief writing sample to jobonthehill@gmail.com.
Fast-paced office of moderate Southwest Democrat seeks scheduler with team-oriented attitude. Primary responsibilities include: keeping Member’s Washington schedule, managing all meeting requests, coordinating with constituents and district staff, booking travel arrangements, drafting Member’s personal correspondence, and assisting Member and staff with various constituent projects. Applicants must be organized, forward-thinking, calm under pressure, and incredibly flexible. Enthusiasm, Arizona ties, and previous scheduling experience are highly desirable, but not required.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to AZ08schedule@mail.house.gov.
No calls or walk-ins please.
Northwest Democratic Member seeks an energetic Executive Assistant/Office Manager for Washington, DC office. Candidates must have substantial years of Hill experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to coordinate all Member’s scheduling (excluding District schedule), following floor schedule, making travel arrangements for a member who does a lot of international travel including developing countries, managing meeting requests, developing and managing the office budget, preparing all vouchers and managing all office accounts. Must have experience with CAPS Accounting System and Excel. Also must have a good understanding of the Committee on Standards new rules on Privately-Sponsored Travel. Applicants must demonstrate attention to detail, strong organization and communication skills. Need to be flexible to work irregular hours. The position offers 4 weeks annual vacation, all federal holidays and has generous compensation. Please email cover letter and resume to jan.shinpoch@mail.house.gov. No calls, faxes or walk-ins please.