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Liberal Northeastern House Democrat, a full committee chair, seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle a diverse portfolio of policy issues. Substantial experience with securing appropriations and other grants preferred. Responsibilities also include developing legislative initiatives, tracking legislation, writing briefing materials, constituent correspondence and floor statements, and representing Member in meetings with interested parties. Candidate must be strong and effective writer and possess excellent verbal communication skills. Legislative experience and understanding of legislative process essential. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please reply by email to stan.white AT mail.house.gov. No telephone calls or walk ins please.

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Extremely Active Florida Sub-Committee Chair seeks organized, hardworking and resourceful individual to handle all facets of Member’s schedule; Washington office, district office and political travel throughout the Country, general office management and administrative duties. Position calls for keen political instinct, familiarity of Capitol Hill policies and procedures and ability to navigate office systems with ease. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment are essential. Long hours and flexibility are to be expected. Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred, previous campaign experience a plus. Salary based on qualifications. Send resumes to fl20resume AT mail.house.gov No calls or drop-ins please.

Liberal California Democrat seeks Press Secretary responsible for implementing a comprehensive communications strategy: write press releases, floor statements and op-eds; respond to press inquiries; produce newsletters, email communications, and manage website. Must be able to herd LA’s toward this comprehensive message program and edit legislative minutia into Hemingway-like prose ­ not to mention make a sow’s ear (the boss) into a silk purse! Please email resume and writing samples to
Debra.Curtis AT mail.house.gov

Moderate Democratic Office seeks Legislative Correspondent/Systems Administrator. Duties will include; sorting incoming correspondence, drafting responses, proofreading, database management, serving as point of contact for technology vendors and assisting the press secretary with proactive mailings.

Candidates must be well organized, computer savvy, experienced with IQ or similar data management system, possess excellent writing, communication, and research skills, committed to ensuring timely informative answers to all incoming constituent correspondence; have a collegial, cooperative attitude, a willingness to share information, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and on deadline and a strong work ethic.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples with the subject line “Legislative Correspondent/Database Manager” to LC.JOB@mail.house.gov. No calls or walk-ins please.

Midwest Democrat looking for an experienced individual for LD position. Position involves helping to develop and manage the Member’s legislative agenda, writing floor statements and managing other legislative staff. In depth knowledge and understanding of legislative process and excellent writing ability is required. Hill experience and background in Financial Services is a requirement; appropriations knowledge a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email cover letter, resume, references, and writing samples to legislative.director@yahoo.com.

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Salary Range: $52,000-$75,000 w/benefits depending on experience.

Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is seeking a Communications Director. The Communications Director is responsible for all office external communications and public relations activities, including managing a staff of seven. The Communications Director is an advisor to the Secretary of State, Executive Deputy Secretary of State and plays a crucial role in strategic communications decisions.

This individual is responsible for drafting and releasing media advisories, press releases, speeches, news actualities, and generating media coverage through events and public releases. Responsibilities also include supervision of our publications operations, including publishing the Missouri Constitution, Missouri Roster, and the Official Manual of the State of Missouri (”Blue Book”).

This individual must also be comfortable dealing with both political and policy issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Four years of communications experience with a fast-paced government office, organization, business, media outlet, or as a journalist.

* Ability to plan and execute effective public events and press
conferences.

* A Bachelors degree from an accredited four -year college or
university.

* Excellent oral and written communications skills

* Excellent organizational and time management skills

* Ability to provide constructive feedback to the communications team and make edits accordingly.

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a close knit team.

* Good sense of humor

For more information:

To learn more about the mission of the Secretary of State’s office, take a look at our web site www.sos.mo.gov. Our legislative agenda for 2008 may be found at www.sos.mo.gov/legislation.

To make a confidential inquiry or for additional information about the position or the office, please contact:

John Beakley, Director of Human Resources
Office of the Secretary of State
P.O. Box 1767
Jefferson City MO 65102
john.beakley AT sos.mo.gov
Work: (573) 751-3996

Midwest Democrat looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as Legislative Director focusing on Health Care, Global Health, Mental Health, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, Seniors, and Veterans. Three plus years of Hill experience a requirement; professional degree (MBA, JD, et cetera), appropriations and authorizing committee experience are a plus. In depth knowledge and understanding of legislative process, Midwestern connections, and excellent writing ability is required. Please email cover letter, resume, references, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample to Midwestern.resume@mail.house.gov. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes please.

Ohio Democrat seeks Staff Assistant. Job responsibilities will include, greeting visitors, answering phones, sorting mail, flag requests, tour scheduling and helping staff with various projects. Applicants should be self-motivated, able to multi-task and have exceptional organizational skills. Capitol Hill experience, knowledge of Internet Quorum, as well as Ohio ties are a plus. Please send cover letter and resume by email to oh17resumes@mail.house.gov .

The Save Darfur Coalition, www.SaveDarfur.org, an alliance of 181 human rights, faith-based, and civil society organizations working to raise public awareness and mobilize an effective response to the genocide in Darfur, seeks a Government Relations Associate to play a central role in Save Darfur’s efforts to expand our U.S. congressional, administration, and coalition member outreach.

The Government Relations Associate will work as a member of the Save Darfur Policy and Government Relations team, reporting to the Director of Government Relations. Responsibilities include assisting with overall legislative outreach efforts, serving as primary point of contact for select congressional offices, committees, and administration offices, and drafting regular legislative policy updates for internal and external audiences. The Government Relations Associate will also attend hearings and briefings, meet/communicate regularly with NGOs and activist organizations, and help craft Save Darfur’s legislative strategy.

Candidates should have at least 2 – 4 years congressional, lobbying, or applicable administration experience, including work on foreign policy issues. Advocacy or campaign experience a plus. Prior knowledge of Darfur/Sudan issues a plus.

Interested candidates should email resume, references, and two short writing samples to colleen@savedarfur.org with the subject line “ATTN: Government Relations Associate.” The Save Darfur Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski seeks a Press Assistant for busy media office. Duties will include, but are not limited to, researching and compiling daily news clips, managing website and drafting web materials, writing press releases and monthly staff newsletter, answering press line and generally supporting the Senator’s press operations. Degree in communications or journalism and Maryland ties preferred. Please fax resume, cover letter and two brief writing samples to 202-224-3892. E-mail submissions will not be accepted. No phone calls please.