Congressman Howard L. Berman, a senior Democrat on the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committees, seeks highly-motivated, detail-oriented Staff Assistant with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced Capitol Hill office. Duties include: overseeing the front office, greeting guests, processing constituent tours and flags, supervising and training interns, and maintaining the computers. Staff Assistant will also be in charge of policy related to the United States Postal Service, arts programs, public broadcasting, animal rights, science, technology, Native Americans, U.S. territories, and commemoratives. Please email cover letter and resume to californiadem@gmail.com. No calls or walk-ins please.
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Short-Term Contract
Employer - Obama for America (Barack Obama Presidential Campaign)
Role: Email Producer and Copywriter
Location: Chicago, IL (Must be local or willing to be on site for the duration of the contract, no exceptions.)
Duration: Short-term contract through March 15th, 2008
Compensation: $2,000; Supporter Housing Available in Chicago
Department: New Media
Reports to: National Email Director
Description: Experienced email writer and producer to work with email outreach team on writing, editing, and production of campaign emails.
Requirements:
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail
• Degree in Journalism, English, Political Science, or related field
• At least one year of professional writing experience, preferably for a progressive elected official or non-profit organization
• Experience constructing HTML emails and using mass email software (e.g. Convio, GetActive, Blue State Digital)
• Functional knowledge of HTML
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and manage multiple projects
Preference given for experience with:
• Email or speechwriting for political campaign or office
• Email list segmentation and mass mail platforms
• Graphic design and page layout
• Statistical analysis and reporting
• Online marketing and fundraising
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobsforchange@gmail.com. Include the job title in the subject line of your message.
New York Democrat seeks bright and energetic staff assistant. Candidates must have excellent phone etiquette and inter-personal skills, professional demeanor and a positive personality. Staff Assistant’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, greeting guests, managing constituent mail system and performing data entry, scheduling Capitol and White House tours, taking constituents on tours of the Capitol, answering phones, processing flag requests, overseeing interns, and room scheduling. Candidates must also have solid computer skills and ability to accomplish multiple projects in a quick, efficient, and accurate manner. Some Hill experience preferred (Interns ok). Knowledge of Capitol Correspond a plus. New York ties a plus. Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of references to: Apply.now@mail.house.gov. No drop ins or phone calls please.
Veteran New York Democrat seeks Press Secretary. Successful candidates will have previous Hill or media relations experience. Responsibilities include pitching stories to local and national media outlets; managing content on member web site; speechwriting; drafting talking points, op-eds and newsletters. To apply, please send resume and three writing samples to robert.recklaus AT mail.house.gov
Special Projects Associate, Office of Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, New Hampshire District Office. Principal duties include working on a range of projects with businesses, municipalities, and non-profit organizations. The individual will work collaboratively with the legislative staff in Washington to solve problems for New Hampshire constituents.
A successful applicant will have experience working for an institution as a principal liaison to other organizations. He or she must have the maturity and judgment required to interact with community leaders and to serve as a representative of the Congressional office. The individual must have great attention to detail, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to follow multiple projects through to conclusion. Experience with grants or with federal agencies is helpful. Previous experience in New Hampshire is preferred.
This is not an entry-level position. Starting salary will depend on the experience and skills of the applicant. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Interested individuals should email a resume and cover letter with the words “Special Projects Associate” in the subject line to: NH01jobs@mail.house.gov
A temporary staff assistant will be hired while the current staff assistant is on maternity leave starting mid-March 2008. When the staff assistant returns from maternity leave, the new hire will be trained for a position on the legislative staff.
Staff Assistant duties include greeting visitors, answering the telephone, and answering constituent requests for general information and tours. The Staff assistant also monitors delivery and pickup of materials, maintains the front office, logs in mail and e-mail, and assists with various administrative and legislative duties.
Legislative Staff duties may include developing and planning legislative initiatives and monitoring legislative developments within Committees and on the House floor. Writing committee and floor speech notes, drafting constituent correspondence, creating background memos, and meeting with constituents and special interest groups on behalf of the Member are also regular responsibilities.
Start date is mid-March 2008. Salary will start in the mid twenties.
PLEASE FORWARD INQUIRIES TO:
Amy Asselbaye
Chief of Staff
Phone: (808) 541-2570
Fax: (808) 533-0133
E-Mail: Amy.Asselbaye AT mail.house.gov
Please include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references.
Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-38) seeks a flexible, self-motivated Scheduler for her fast-paced Washington, DC office. The Scheduler is responsible for coordinating the Member’s DC schedule, managing meeting requests, arranging travel, drafting Member’s personal correspondence, and coordinating with the District Scheduler. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and have strong organizational and communication skills. Candidates with administrative assistant or Hill experience are encouraged to apply. Spanish language skills and California ties are preferred. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Daniel.Chao@mail.house.gov. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
Progressive CA member and active leader in the anti-war movement seeks Sr. LA to handle global peace and security portfolio. Foreign policy and defense experience critical. Civil liberties experience helpful. Appropriations experience desired but not required. Deadline for applicants is Monday, February 11. Please send resumes and cover letter to lee.resumes@mail.house.gov. No phone calls or drop ins, please.
Minnesota Democrat seeks legislative assistant capable of managing large policy portfolio including: health care, housing, human services, labor and social security. Also, ability to provide staff support for the Congressional Global Health Caucus. Health care background is a must, along with excellent writing and organizational skills. Connection to Minnesota is a benefit but not necessary.
No phone calls. Send resume and cover letter to bill.harper AT mail.house.gov .