Legislative Assistant/Counsel - Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (Democrat)

March 4th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Legislative | No Comments »

Missouri member seeks a legislative assistant/counsel with excellent writing and organizational skills; and ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure. Candidate will be responsible for drafting statements, talking points, opinion pieces, constituent mail, and will handle a slate of issues that include Judiciary issues (including crime/drugs, first amendment issues, and tort reform); Campaign Finance & Election Reform (527s); Homeland Security, Terrorism & Intelligence; Pensions & Social Security; Medicare/Medicaid; and Healthcare. Law degree required. Having Capitol Hill experience is a plus but not required. E-mail resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to healthla.opening@mail.house.gov No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Senior Outreach Coordinator - Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH Office)

March 3rd, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Other, Other Jobs | No Comments »

Principal duties include organizing town hall meetings and other public events, building relationships with New Hampshire organizations and municipalities, and developing innovative ways to better serve the residents of New Hampshire’s First Congressional District. The individual will work closely with the District Manager, the Press Secretary and the Chief of Staff to coordinate a wide range of events, including issue roundtables, field hearings, and meetings with veterans’ organizations, municipalities, citizens’ groups, and the business community. He or she will develop an intimate knowledge of the state of New Hampshire, state and local issues, community events, and important news stories.

A successful applicant will have excellent communications skills and an ability to represent the Congressional office in a variety of situations. He or she must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time, maintaining superb attention to detail. Excellent writing skills are essential. Experience organizing events, working with community groups, and knowledge of New Hampshire are strongly preferred.

This is not an entry-level position. Starting salary will depend on the experience and skills of the applicant. Working hours vary, with some evening and weekend time required. Interested individuals should email a resume and cover letter with the words “Senior Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line to: NH01jobs@mail.house.gov

Press Secretary - Congressman Ciro Rodriguez

March 3rd, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Communications, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Active Democratic Texas Member seeks Press Secretary for Washington, DC office. Candidates should have previous press/communications experience, have excellent writing and verbal skills, and should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include handling all incoming press requests, drafting and sending press releases, writing columns and newsletters, and a variety of other communications for the office. This position will require a significant amount of outreach to district media outlets. Preferred candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and have previous hill/campaign experience. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and two brief writing samples to txpressjob08@gmail.com or fax to (202) 225-2237 Attn: Press Secretary Opening. NO CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE!

Technology Aide - Senior Member of House Democratic Leadership

March 3rd, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Technology | No Comments »

Senior Member of House Democratic Leadership, seeks applicant with interest in both technology and politics to work with Leadership and Congressional Office. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, have excellent communication skills and work well in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including long hours and some late nights. Responsibilities will include: website administration/development, network administration, desktop support, and constituent database administration/development. Salary commensurate with experience. Cover Letter, Resume and References should be e-mailed to resume.inbox@mail.house.gov.

Advance Staffer - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

March 1st, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs, Other | No Comments »

Office of the Speaker of the House seeks experienced Advance staffer. Candidates must have advance experience with high level principles and have executed events on the road. Candidates should be well-organized, hard-working, creative and detail-oriented. High degree of professionalism required, as well as an ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours and extensive travel. Salary commensurate with experience. Email cover letter, resume and references to speakeradvance@gmail.com

National Affiliate Director - Emerge America

March 1st, 2008 by ncheng | Posted in Other Jobs | No Comments »

Emerge America is a political leadership training program for Democratic women. Our mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women to pursue elective office at the local, state and national levels. Emerge originated in the San Francisco Bay Area (www.emergeca.org) five years ago and currently has state-based programs in six other states. For more information about Emerge America, please see our website at www.emergeamerica.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a highly motivated, talented, and dynamic individual to serve as the Affiliate Director. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer. The Affiliate Director’s primary responsibility will be to replicate the Emerge America program and manage the affiliates’ development from inception through sustainability. This position has tremendous growth possibilities as Emerge America continues to replicate in additional states each year.

THE POSITION

• Manage the development of affiliate programs: Provide technical assistance and coaching to affiliates in budgeting, board and alumnae development, fundraising, recruitment and selection of classes, and strategic planning
• Ensure the quality of curriculum, training, and alumnae networks across the affiliate network;
• Research and implement expansion of program into targeted states;
• Train and support new affiliate programs;
• Foster collaboration among affiliates and strengthen services to affiliates;
• Organize bi-annual convening of Emerge affiliates and Emerge alumnae;
• Support the growing infrastructure of Emerge America;
• Represent the organization and build networks of diverse women, including elected officials, political activists, donors, non-profit and political communities, the media, and the public.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Non-profit management experience in some of the following functions: boards of directors, financial management, administrative functions, program development and fundraising;
• Ability to develop trusted and effective working relationships with diverse and multi-cultural constituencies, including boards of directors, staff, donors, volunteers and a diverse array of supporters and stakeholders;
• Self-starter – ability to proactively plan and create …
• Great organizational skills;
• Proven leadership ability;
• Excellent written and oral communications;
• Effective multi-tasking abilities and efficiency in time management;
• Comfort with public speaking;
• Minimum of five-seven years relevant professional work experience;
• Demonstrated commitment to Democratic ideals and passion for advancing women in all their diversity;
• Knowledge of women’s political leadership issues and political experience;
• Campaign experience a plus
• Experience with the Emerge program a strong plus.

JOB SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:

• Travel required (4-6 days per month);
• Occasional night and weekend hours;
• Start date will be in April, 2008;
• Office is in San Francisco, California.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Salary is commensurate with experience;
• Emerge America has an excellent benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a resume and cover letter to Natalie Cheng at ncheng@emergeamerica.org by March 14, 2008. No calls, please.

Emerge America strives to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Legislative Assistant - Rep. John Hall (Democrat)

March 1st, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Legislative | No Comments »

New York Democratic Member seeks a Legislative Assistant to manage an aggressive veterans’ affairs agenda as well as issues such as national defense, foreign policy, trade, homeland security, and immigration. Ideal candidate will have Hill experience with a background in veterans’ policy, strong writing skills, and the ability to independently manage multiple tasks while working collaboratively in a fast-paced office. New York ties preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to: nyrepjob@yahoo.com . No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Legislative Assistant - Moderate Colorado Democrat

February 28th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Legislative | No Comments »

Moderate Colorado Democrat seeks legislative assistant for agriculture and resource issues. Successful candidate will have a minimum of two years Hill experience; excellent writing and organizational skills; and ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure. Colorado ties a plus. E-mail resume to staffresumes@mail.house.gov . No phone calls or walk-ins.

Scheduler/Executive Assistant - Representative Peter Welch (Democrat)

February 28th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Representative Peter Welch (Vermont-At Large) seeks scheduler/executive assistant. Depending on experience, duties will include a combination of scheduling, budgeting, office management and executive assistant duties for Member. Qualified applicants will be extremely organized, detail oriented and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. Previous Hill experience preferred. Salary depends on experience. Position opens March 17th or earlier if available. Interested applicants should e-mail send email to vermontscheduler@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

Staff Assistant - Rep. Bob Filner

February 26th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Progressive California Democrat seeks Staff Assistant to greet visitors, answer phones, and respond to constituent requests for general information, tours, flags and other inquiries. The position also manages mail distribution, the office supply account, and other general office matters as required. Additional responsibilities will include tracking floor activities and processing press clips. Spanish fluency a plus. Please send cover letter, resume and writing samples to Tony.Buckles@mail.house.gov or fax to (202) 225-9073, ATTN: Tony Buckles.

Staff Assistant - House Democratic Leadership Office

February 22nd, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

House Democratic Leadership Office seeks Staff Assistant to join Front Office team. Candidates should be well-organized, hard-working and detail-oriented. High degree of professionalism required, as well as an ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours. Duties include answering and screening telephone calls, greeting visitors, supervising interns, assisting staff and other administrative duties as needed. Capitol Hill experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Email cover letter, resume and references to: resume.inbox@mail.house.gov

Legislative Director - Rep. Bob Etheridge (Democrat)

February 22nd, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Legislative | No Comments »

Senior moderate Southern Democratic Congressman seeks senior staffer to manage all aspects of legislative operation. Duties include: proactively developing legislative initiatives and monitoring legislative developments; overseeing legislative assistants and legislative correspondent to answer constituent mail and aggressively reach out through proactive mail; supervising preparation of hearing memos and district event prep; serving as chief speechwriter and editor of all official material for written and spoken communications; working cooperatively with district staff to advance Member’s message and issue agenda. Successful candidate will possess thorough understanding of the legislative process, political savvy, energetic work ethic, demonstrated success in the legislative and political arenas, and superior writing skills. North Carolina ties a plus. Please send cover letter and resume to NCResume@gmail.com

Regional Field Directors - Maine Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign

February 21st, 2008 by Victory2008 | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

The Maine Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign is seeking to hire 11 Regional Field Directors (RFD) to play a critical field organizing position within the Maine Democratic Coordinated Campaign (Victory 2008) and have responsibility in building the campaign’s capacity and infrastructure in their region. They will report directly to their respective Congressional District Field Director.

The job entails executing a field plan to boost the performance of all Democrats on the ballot in his/her geographic area. The RFD will be required to meet aggressive voter contact goals through a combined use of phone banks, canvasses and events. He/she will be directly responsible for delivering the margin of victory in that area and may include management of additional staff within their specific region. The RFDs will also work with County Committees, Town Committees, Precinct and Neighborhood leaders recruited in 2007 and other local activists to build a strong network of grassroots volunteers to implement the ’08 voter contact program.

Other parts of the job description may include but are not limited to:

- Work with the party infrastructure (County, local, etc) to build long term
- Organize events, house parties and community actions in your counties
- Conduct outreach to and maintain relationships with local allies and partner groups
- Complete weekly activity reports indicating progress towards goals
- Work to build on the efforts of the formal democratic organizations in your assigned area.
- Assist the County Chairs with assessing the political infrastructure of the municipalities within their counties and developing a field plan to address the assessment
- Work to maintain institutional history and support for the current and future candidates.

It is a high-paced, data-driven job in an intense but rewarding atmosphere. The salary is $30,000/yr (+100% of health insurance costs).

Resumes should be sent to Anya Trundy via email at atrundy@mainedems.org and will be accepted through February 22nd.

Director of Operations - Rep. Boucher (Democrat)

February 19th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Senior Democrat serving on Energy and Commerce and Judiciary Committees seeks Director of Operations for fast paced DC Congressional office. Duties include scheduling, budgeting, office management and executive assistant duties for Member. Qualified applicants will be extremely organized, detail oriented and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. This is not a legislative position. Previous hill experience preferred. Salary low to mid-30’s. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume to va09dir.operations@mail.house.gov Attn: Chief of Staff. No phone calls please.

Scheduler and Office Manager - Representative Louise Slaughter (Democrat)

February 19th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Senior Member of Congress and Committee Chair seeks an energetic D.C. Scheduler and Office Manager. This position is responsible for managing the Member’s D.C. schedule, making travel arrangements and administering the office finances. The ideal candidate must possess meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to organize, adapt, and problem solve in a fast-paced environment. Prior Hill experience and familiarity with CAPS a plus. Must be flexible and willing to work irregular hours. Please send resume and cover letter to: ny28jobs@mail.house.gov

Press Secretary - Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (Democrat)

February 19th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano seeks a Press Secretary with excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle press and communications. Responsibilities will include working with the district and D.C. staff to draft and issue press releases and media advisories, congressional record statements, talking points, quarterly constituent newsletters, and maintain website. The individual will also be responsible for handling 2 to 3 legislative issue areas and drafting constituent correspondence relating to the assigned issues. Candidates must possess a strong passion for public service and be willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed. Previous press experience is desired and fluency in Spanish and familiarity with DreamWeaver are preferred. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, 2 writing samples and resume to ca38press@gmail.com. Salary commensurate with experience. No calls please.

Legislative Assistant - Rep. Brad Sherman (Democrat)

February 16th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant to focus on Commerce, Budget, Health and other domestic policy matters in a fast-paced, collegial environment. Two years Hill experience required. Degree in economics preferred. Excellent verbal and writing skills required. Please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to caphilljob06@gmail.com. NO telephone calls, faxes or walk-ins.

Staff Assistant - Rep. Howard Berman (Democrat)

February 16th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs | 1 Comment »

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.

Email Producer and Copywriter - Obama for America

February 14th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | 8 Comments »

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.

Staff Assistant - New York Democrat

February 9th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs | No Comments »

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.