Archive for September, 2009

Republican Senator seeking Legislative Correspondent to cover health care issues.  The position includes acting as support to health care Legislative Assistant and will include substantial direct interaction with the Senator on policy issues.  Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required indicating job referral number (093009) in the subject line. Deadline is 10/9. No calls please.

Candidates must possess exceptional and demonstrative writing and communication skills and the ability to manage a large flow of quality responses to constituents. Strong research skills and ability to quickly analyze policy are required.  College degree or commensurate experience strongly preferred.

Majority committee staff seeks economist to advise Chair on macroeconomic policy issues, the federal budget, international finance matters, and federal credit programs. Experience managing and providing analysis on data sets is required. Must be able to distill complex subject matter in written communication. Advance degree in economics, finance, or public policy is required and salary is commensurate with experience.  Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required

Press Secretary – Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) is seeking a press secretary that reports to communications director in his Washington, DC office.  The ideal candidate is an excellent writer/editor, with experience in multiple formats, including press releases, opinion pieces, and speeches.  Must possess strong press secretary credentials, including on-the-record experience, as well as experience interacting and working closely with a member of Congress or similar
high-ranking principal.  Position requires a solid understanding of the legislative process and the Hill.  Candidates should have at least 3 years experience on the Hill, with an agency, trade association, or at a firm (Hill experience strongly preferred).  Successful candidate will also have experience utilizing social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube).  Mississippi/Southern ties a plus.  Please send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Congressman Connie Mack is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Scheduler.  The successful candidate will be responsible for handling scheduling requests and managing the calendar, coordinating travel for the Congressman, and handling his correspondence.  The ideal applicant will be a self-starter, able to handle several projects at one time, and have a strong attention to detail.  Additionally, the candidate will have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.  Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Please no phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins.

The office of Congressman Jeff Fortenberry seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle banking, tax, and economic issues.  Primary responsibilities include drafting and researching legislation, drafting correspondence to constituents, and meeting with constituent groups.  Strong writing and analytical skills are a must.  Advanced degree and prior professional experience are preferred.  Nebraska ties are a plus.  Please e-mail resumes to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  NO calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.

Capitol Hill Jobs

• jeff fortenberry legislative assistant

New England Democrat seeks a Legislative Correspondent in the Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate must be organized, hard-working, and an excellent writer. Familiarity with Internet Quorum and congressional mail systems preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email email hidden; JavaScript is required with a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.