Active Northwest Democrat seeks Communications Director with excellent writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to take initiative and be creative essential. Duties include developing and implementing communications strategy; daily written and oral communications with the media, development and
Le Craps est un jeu de dés, qui attire l’attention des joueurs. production of newsletters and e-newsletters, organizing press events, writing talking points and speeches, maintaining and updating Website. Must be available to travel to district frequently, have ability to work long hours and adjust to the fluctuating needs of a busy office and manage multiple tasks at once. Ability to meet deadlines required. Minimum three years professional experience in communications; strong preference for previous Hill experience and/or communications experience in the Pacific Northwest. Send resume and one 1-2 page original writing sample to pacificnwjob@mail.house.gov.
Absolutely no calls or drop-ins.
Liberal West Coast Democrat needs a front desk person to perform the usual front desk tasks: answer phones, sort mail, schedule/give Capitol tours, train interns, and generally make the office user-friendly for constituents and visitors who come by. Think: Pebble Beach concierge. That’s the kind of service we want at our front desk! A yes-sir, can-do attitude! No task to small to perform (but no tips allowed – ethics rules, you know). If you have dreamed of getting into public service at the most grass roots level, this job is for you. Please note – this is all about serving constituents; it is not about legislative work. Those dreams of public service have to be about giving Capitol tours, not writing the next great landmark policy. This is a tightly-knit (some might say tightly wound) staff, lots of fun to work here. Salary: $28,000. E-mail resume and a one page writing sample to Rochelle.dornatt@mail.house.gov. Please include “Front Desk Job” in the “subject” line. Absolutely no phone calls. Resumes need to be in no later than COB Friday, December 14. Staring date for the job is January 2, 2008.
Senior Democratic Member is seeking an experienced Staff Assistant in the Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) managing the front office, internship program, answering phones, opening and sorting the mail, coordinating White House and Capitol tours, and processing flag requests. Qualified applicants must have excellent organizational, written, and communication skills. Must possess excellent work ethic and friendly personality. Scheduling experience is a plus.
Applicant Instructions:
Please send resume and 2 writing samples to: resume1@mail.house.gov.
Active Northeast Democrat seeks energetic, hard working deputy press secretary for two person press office. Candidate should have at least one year experience in political media, journalism or public relations. Hill experience is a plus. Excellent writing and organizational skills are a must. Main responsibilities include writing press releases and speeches, planning and pitching press events and responding to press inquiries. Work with communications director to coordinate Democratic floor message as part of the congressman’s role as chair of the House Democratic Message Group. Please send your cover letter, resume and two writing samples to: NJ06job@yahoo.com or by facsimile at (202) 225-9665. PLEASE NO CALLS OR DROP BYS.
Very active New York City member of Congress seeks a communications director for busy D.C. office. Ideal candidate will possess very strong written communications skills and be able to work quickly under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include handling press conference logistics, managing press lists, pitching events, writing advisories and press releases and other duties as assigned. Position frequently requires long hours and weekend work. Strong computer/database skills essential, prior relevant press experience a must and Spanish language skills a plus. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three relevant writing samples to boomer@mail.house.gov with “Communications Director” in the subject line
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.
Active Western Democrat seeks scheduler / executive assistant to manage a busy calendar, arrange travel, manage member correspondence and maintain office finances. Applicants should be organized, able to work well in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent oral and written communications skills. Mountain west ties preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit resume, cover letter, writing samples and recommendations to: WesternDem@mail.house.gov. No Calls / Drop-Ins please.
Congressman Kendrick B. Meek is looking for a current Sophomore or Junior in college to join our team as a Press and New Media Intern until they graduate from school. As such, they will be working closely with the Chief of Staff, press secretary and Speaker Pelosi’s office on media work for the Congressman and Speaker Pelosi’s Thirty Something working group. Specific job responsibilities will include Internet outreach, editing and drafting press releases and monitoring of news and blogs for issues of concern to the office. The intern is expected to spend 2-3 days a week in the office and to do some work from home on the other days. The job requires a candidate to have knowledge of website design and upkeep, video editing software and good experience using facebook. Interested candidates should email a resume to meekpressintern@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop bys.
Editor’s Note: I don’t normally post unpaid internships, but this is an excellent opportunity.
Chief of Staff to a senior California Democrat who chairs a subcommittee. The position serves as the Member’s chief policy and political advisor and manages the office finances. He/she supervises a Member staff of nine, interacts closely with the subcommittee staff and coordinates with a district office staff of six.
Position requires good managerial skills, ability to delegate and the capacity to keep track of and follow-up on dozens of tasks. Prefer a candidate who has been a Chief of Staff or Legislative Director for a Member of Congress or a senior aide to a U.S. Senator. Position requires at least five years of Hill experience. Candidate must be willing to work long hours and in pressure situations.
Submit resume and salary history in confidence to jim.clarke@mail.house.gov
Progressive Midwestern Democrat seeks strong writer with good political savvy and proactive approach to handle press and communications in an active urban media market. Will be responsible for dealing with press (including coordinating press events and pitching stories), writing op-eds, releases, and responses to press inquiries, as well as taking lead on newsletter writing/production and website/e-communication. Excellent and fast writing skills a must, as is ability to work closely with DC and district staff to quickly grasp various legislative and local issues as they come up. Ideal candidate would have Congressional office press experience. Minority candidates are strongly urged to apply. Please fax resume, 3 brief writing samples, salary requirements to fax 202-225-8135 or hand-deliver to 1239 LHOB. No mail please.