Congressman Bart Stupak is seeking a talented writer to serve as Legislative Correspondent in our Washington office. The ideal candidate will have excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills coupled with an ability to quickly adapt to writing styles. Applicants should be able to work in a fast paced office that handles a high volume of mail. Knowledge of Internet Quorum (IQ) and prior CRS training would be a plus.
We are looking to fill this position quickly. Interested candidates should fax their resume along with 3 short writing samples to 202/225-4710. No calls or drop-ins please!
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) seeks a flexible, self-motivated individual for a staff assistant position in her fast-paced, constituent service focused Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, energetic, and professional. Staff assistant duties primarily include constituent relations and the individual hired would be responsible for greeting visitors, answering phones, coordinating and leading constituent tours, and processing flag requests. Other administrative duties may be assigned. Legislative responsibilities such as drafting constituent correspondence and assistance with legislative issues may be allocated based on performance. Spanish language skills and California ties are preferred. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Daniel.Chao AT mail.house.gov. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
Left Coast Democrat seeks legislative assistant to cover a variety of issues including veterans, immigration, telecommunications, education and civil rights. A person with a creative approach to policy making and a strong liberal bent is preferred. Experience with the appropriations process, California connections, and Spanish language skills score big in this office as does a strong sense of humor. If you know what ESEA, CIS, DTV, ONDCP, and FAFSA are, we are interested in you! Bonus points for anyone who can tell me what JIF is… Directions to apply: E-mail your resume and a cover letter explaining why this is the dream job for you; that letter becomes your writing sample so make it a good one! Address it to: Rochelle.dornatt@mail.house.gov. In the subject line of your e-mail please write “CA17 JOB”. Please, no drop bys or phone calls. Deadline for application is COB Monday, January 28.
Active Democratic Freshman Member in competitive district seeks Communications Director for Washington, DC office. Position involves significant outreach to district, statewide and national media as well as development and management of an aggressive communications strategy. Ideal candidate will have Hill/campaign experience and be comfortable meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must be an excellent writer, organized, persistent, detail oriented, and able to juggle many issues at once. This is not an entry level press position. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and three brief writing samples to FloridaDem@mail.house.gov or fax to (202) 225-3132 Attn: Communications Director Position. NO CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE!
NY member seeks Legislative Director. The position requires managerial and legislative experience on the Hill, working knowledge of the legislative process, and policy background in financial services. Duties include staffing the member on the Financial Services Committee, implementation of the legislative agenda, managing and developing legislative staff, writing statements, and monitoring floor proceedings. Must have ability to prioritize, work independently, and take initiative. Please send resume and cover letter to LDJob.NYmember@gmail.com.
Prominent northeast Democratic Member of Congress in competitive district is looking for a Communications Director for their Washington, DC office. Office is looking to quickly hire a candidate with strong campaign and/or hill experience. Regional press experience a plus. Preferred candidate is a strong writer, has experience working with reporters across a variety of media and developing/overseeing aggressive communications plan. This is not an entry level position. Interested candidates should email resume, cover letter and a writing sample to DemPressJobs@yahoo.com.
Recently elected freshman Democrat from Massachusetts is looking for an experienced senior legislative assistant to help implement an aggressive legislative agenda. The position requires knowledge of the federal budget and appropriations process, understanding of Hill practice and procedure, strong analytical, organizational and communicative skills, and ability to identify legislative opportunities and handle a range of issues and committee work. The ideal candidate can take initiative, think creatively, work quickly and is a team player. Salary is commensurate with experience. Prior Hill experience is preferred. Interested applicants should email their cover letter, resume, references, and a brief writing sample to katie.elbert AT mail.house.gov.
Senior Democratic Senator is seeking a speechwriter/press secretary for an active press office. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer accustomed to meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a minimum of two years Capitol Hill, campaign, media, or speechwriting experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter to press_secretary202@yahoo.com along with resume and one writing sample. Equal opportunity employer.
Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY), member of the Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs Committees and House leadership, seeks proactive Press Secretary. Responsibilities include developing and implementing overall communications strategy, including substantial constituent outreach; pitching stories nationally and in the extremely competitive New York City media market; writing press releases, statements, op-eds, email updates and newsletters; planning press events; and helping to manage website and email program. Candidates must have impeccable writing skills, on-the-record and Hill or campaign experience, and strong political instincts. Salary will be commensurate with experience. New York ties and fluency in Spanish are a plus. E-mail resumes with salary requirement and two short writing samples to CrowleyPressJob@mail.house.gov by close of business Wednesday, January 23rd. Please, NO calls, faxes or drop-ins.
Midwestern Democratic Member seeks an Executive Assistant. Preferred candidates will have at least five years of substantial Hill or related experience. Prior administrative and scheduling experience is a plus. Knowledge of Missouri is also a plus. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for the management of diverse administrative matters and will supervise an Office Manager and Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include maintaining the schedule for a very active Member and making all travel arrangements for the Member and staff. The Member will rely heavily on the Executive Assistant for the coordination of daily activities. Applicants must have a positive attitude, demonstrate attention to detail, and possess strong organization and communication skills. The ability to work flexible hours and having a car are both required. Please reply with a resume and cover letter to carnahan.jobs@mail.house.gov.