Archive for October, 2009

Florida Republican is seeking an experienced website manager with strong background in new media and managing email lists and databases. This is a unique position that also includes some legislative/press duties. This is the perfect position for someone who is tech savvy, who would like the opportunity to do more substantive legislative/press work, including committee responsibilities. Previous Hill experience of at least two years managing websites, overseeing e newsletters, teletown halls and new media a must. Send resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Congressman Henry Brown (SC-01) seeks interns in his Washington, DC office. Duties include conducting Capitol tours, assisting with constituent calls and requests, sorting correspondence, attending hearings and briefings, researching legislative issues, drafting letters and assisting staff with various office duties. Successful candidates will be motivated, hard working, and able to work as part of a team. South Carolina ties are strongly preferred. College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately and continue through the Spring. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Amber Ford at  email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Internship” in the subject line.

Northeastern Democratic Senator seeks a personable, dependable and professional Staff Assistant for a very busy front office in Washington, DC. Duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, greeting visitors, arranging tours, distributing faxes, and sorting mail. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, be fluent in Spanish, and be able to work in a team environment. Equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required, and be sure to enter the job title in the subject line.

Republican Senator who is a senior member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee seeks Legislative Assistant. Issues will include education, welfare, labor and pensions issues. Relevant Hill or government experience required. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 102703 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Northeastern Democratic Member seeks an experienced Mailroom Supervisor. Individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of the day to day operation of the mailroom. Qualified applicants must have three to four years of mailroom and Capitol Hill experience. Applicants must also have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Quorum IQ is a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 102701 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Capitol Hill Jobs

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Republican Senator seeks Deputy Press Secretary for active press operation. Responsibilities include researching and writing news releases, and weekly columns; handling press calls; and coordinating daily news clip production.  Strong communication, writing and computer skills required.  Successful candidate will have prior Hill experience; ability to exercise independent judgment.  Email resumes to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Attention:  Chief of Staff

Progressive Midwestern Democrat seeks a Scheduler/Office Manager to manage all aspects of the DC and District Schedule. The Scheduler maintains the Representatives’ official schedule, travel plans, and related records.  This position also acts as a liaison for the Representative with the staff, public and other Members of Congress.  The Scheduler/ Office Manager prepares detailed itineraries for the Representative, including important numbers, locations and contact names; Prepares monthly projected schedules for the Representative; Briefs the Representative on all scheduling activities and requests of the Washington, D.C. and district offices; Schedules all staff meetings and briefings involving the Representative; Makes reservations for the Representative’ s air travel, ground transportation, and lodging; Submits vouchers for travel and expense reimbursement to the staff member responsible for submitting office bills for payment; Reviews the Representative’ s mail and invitations and responds to all invitations, either by written correspondence or by personal telephone call;  Ensures that the Representative is provided with briefing materials for each event by coordinating with event participants and the appropriate legislative and/or district staff; Monitors the Representative’s incoming telephone calls, takes messages, and returns calls as requested.

Requirements:

A successful candidate should have Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year of relevant work experience, experience on the Hill a plus. Attention to detail, ability to work well under pressure and handle stress are a must. Must be able to accept performance- based criticism and direction and work a flexible schedule including long hours, nights, and weekends. Ohio ties preferred.

Applicant Instructions:

Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume, and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Please use “Scheduler” in the subject line.

Office of Midwestern Democrat is seeking applicants for a Staff Assistant/Office Manager position. Candidates must be well-organized and able to manage many different detailed tasks.  Person must be able to work in a team in a fast-paced
environment.  The responsibilities of this position include managing constituent mail via IQ, answering phones, greeting visitors, and recruiting and managing the interns.  Duties include responding to constituent requests and maintaining office reports and administrative files/records.  At least one year of previous Hill experience or office manager experience required.  Working knowledge of IQ is required for this position.  Excellent writing and editing skills required.  Minnesota ties a plus.  Please email resumes and cover letters to  email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Deadline for accepting applications is Friday, October 30, 2009.  No faxes or walk-ins please.

Majority Staff of House Committee has opening for Professional Staff to handle procurement/federal contracting policy. Applicant should have experience and knowledge of current federal agency buying practices, and familiarity with contracting regulations and statutes. Advanced degree preferred.

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Democratic Senator seeks an experienced media relations professional to serve as Press Secretary. The position reports to Communications Director in the Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and 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. The ideal candidate will have: an excellent utilization of traditional print and broadcast national media, as well as familiarity with new media strategies and the ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Position requires a solid understanding of the legislative process and Capitol Hill. Candidates should have strong experience on the Hill, with an agency, trade association, or at a firm (Hill experience strongly preferred). Northwest ties a plus. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 102603 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Progressive Northeastern Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant to handle health issues, including health care reform. Health care policy and Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred. Candidates must have strong communication and writing skills, and be able to juggle multiple projects and effectively engage stakeholder constituent groups in a fast-paced office. Please send resume and writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Capitol Hill Jobs

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Democratic Senator seeks a Staff Assistant/Driver in our Washington, DC, office.  Position requires exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks, and excellent oral and written communication skills.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Democratic Senator seeks proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented person with strong writing and research skills to serve as Appropriations Clerk/Legislative Correspondent. This position will report to the Legislative Director and will work with legislative and regional staff to manage the Senator’s work with the Senate Appropriations Committee on behalf of critical priorities for Washington state. In addition, this position will serve as Legislative Correspondent for a core set of issues and assist the Legislative Assistant in those areas. Excellent research and writing skills a must. Specific responsibilities as Clerk will include: developing outreach program for the appropriations process; maintaining all records of requests and submissions; meeting with and updating constituents requesting support throughout the year; tracking submissions throughout the appropriations process and from year to year; communicating with the Senate Appropriations Committee throughout the year; managing each appropriations bill through committee process and through all floor procedures, including providing vote recommendations and answering procedural questions; and coordinating with all office staff as needed. This is not an entry level position. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 102203 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Legislative correspondent (LC) position is available in a conservative office.  The LC will be responsible for organizing, researching, drafting, processing, and responding to constituent correspondences and assisting with other projects.  The qualified individual should be organized and highly motivated with exceptional writing skills, strong research abilities, attention to detail, and experience with Internet Quorum. Interested applicants should email a resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (preferably an example of a constituent letter) with “LC” in the subject line to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Only conservative individuals with ties to the Carolinas should apply.  Resumes will be accepted until December 1.

Democratic Senator seeks Senior Advisor to write and coordinate reports, speeches, opinion editorials and special projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Creativity, excellent writing skills and experience with a wide range of public policy issues are essential. Hill experience preferred. Please email (all as separate attachments) cover letter, resume, and  writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 102201 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democratic Senator seeks Deputy Press Secretary for fast-paced communications office. Duties include, but are not limited to, operations coordination, drafting press releases and talking points, assisting with media events, tracking media coverage, maintaining the office website, and performing general press office support. Candidates must be able to work quickly, accurately and creatively in an active environment, under tight deadlines. Candidates must also possess excellent writing and editing skills and a team mentality. Prior press experience desirable. Please email cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 101903 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senate Committee seeks non-partisan individual to support Committee staff by assisting in the front office and providing advance preparation for hearings, as well as handling administrative and research projects. Individual should possess advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multi-task. This assistant will maintain official Committee hearing files and coordinate the advance preparation and set-up for all Committee hearings and business meetings. Prior Hill experience preferred, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, poise, patience and a sense of humor a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. This office is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. Please send resume and cover letter to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee majority staff seeking Counsel or Professional Staff with expertise in the Congressional and Federal budget and appropriations, particularly as they relate to homeland security. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 101901  as the  job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Member seeks Legislative Correspondent for active mail program.  Candidate should have excellent writing ability and understanding of the legislative process in order to provide thoughtful and substantive responses to constituent correspondence. The candidate will be expected to will work closely with legislative staff on mail management, letter language, and maintaining the mail system to ensure efficiency.  Legislative Correspondence experience is a plus, website experience is a plus, and strong organizational skills are essential.  Send cover letter, resume, and a 1-page writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  NO CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.

Legislative Director:  Well-organized, detail-oriented and experienced individual needed for fast-paced Democratic office.  Committee assignments include Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture.  Experience in handling appropriation requests preferred. Knowledge of health care issues also helpful. Must have ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks. Applicants should have strong knowledge of legislative process and excellent management and communication (written and oral) skills. Good sense of humor a plus.  3 or more years of legislative experience required. Send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No calls or drop-ins please.

Upper Midwest Democrat is seeking a savvy Legislative Assistant to handle a broad legislative portfolio that includes agriculture, energy, trade, Native American issues, and taxes.  This is not an entry level position. At least two years of Hill experience is required.  Candidate must be a self-starter, and possess strong research, writing, and communications skills. Please email a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No phone calls or walk-ins.

Senior Democratic Mid Atlantic Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee seeks Legislative Director to assist developing and executing legislative initiatives; manage legislative staff; and be responsible for Committee, labor, and appropriations issues.  Hill legislative experience required and work with Committee issues strongly preferred, especially surface transportation.

Applicant Instructions:

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Southern Democrat seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to staff a member of the House Committee on Financial Services.  Candidate must have knowledge of the financial services industry as well as relevant Congressional experience.  Ability to be self-motivated and be a team player is a plus.  Please send resume and cover letter to:
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Congressman Buck McKeon seeks an experienced Legislative Director to provide leadership and guidance for his legislative operation as well as serving as a key advisor to the Member on legislative issues before Congress.  The legislative director works with other senior staff to implement the Members’ legislative agenda along with monitoring floor proceedings and managing key district legislative initiatives, including Resources and Appropriations work.  Strong writing, verbal and organizational skills are required and California ties are a plus.

Applicant Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Candace Dodge at email hidden; JavaScript is required or by fax (202) 225-2813.

Majority Staff of Congressional Committee seeks experienced budget analyst. Candidates should have proven analytical ability, strong quantitative skills including using spreadsheets, strong written and oral communication skills, experience with the legislative process, and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. Graduate degree in public policy or related field preferred.

Applicant Instructions:

Email resume and cover letter to  email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Majority Staff of Congressional Committee seeks experienced budget analyst. Experience with health programs strongly preferred. Candidates should have proven analytical ability, strong quantitative skills including using spreadsheets, strong written and oral communication skills, experience with the legislative process, and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. Graduate degree in public policy or related field preferred.

Applicant Instructions:

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House Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Democratic staff seeks an individual with significant legislative experience and expertise in environmental research issues to serve as Professional Staff.   Candidates should have a working knowledge of a broad set of environmental issues, including in the areas of climate science and policy, oceans and water-related issues, and various research programs within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and other relevant agencies.   Ideal candidates will preferably hold an advanced degree, have significant professional experience including at least 2 years of Hill experience, strong research and writing skills, significant legislative drafting experience, and be able to manage multiple projects in a high-pressure and dynamic environment.

Applicant Instructions:

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House Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Democratic staff seeks an individual with significant legislative experience and expertise in energy technology issues to serve as Professional Staff.   Candidates should have a working knowledge of a broad set of energy issues, including in the areas of electrical grid, nuclear, coal, carbon capture and storage, and various technology programs within the Department of Energy and other relevant agencies.  Ideal candidates will preferably hold an advanced degree, have significant professional experience including at least 2 years of Hill experience, strong research and writing skills, significant legislative drafting experience, and be able to manage multiple projects in a high-pressure and dynamic environment.

Applicant Instructions:

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The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is looking for a document/litigation support paralegal to manage the Subcommittee’s electronic document review systems and assist investigative counsels. Requires ability to operate in fast-paced environment with minimal
supervision and be very detail oriented. Familiarity with Concordance administration is preferred, but not required. Please e-mail a brief cover letter, including salary requirements, and a resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 101501 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senator on Finance Committee is looking for a senior LA for personal office to cover finance, budget, small business, and tax issues. Applicants must have at least 3 years of policy experience. Graduate or law degree is required. This is a senior staff position and compensation will be commensurate with experience.  Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of finance, tax and budget policy.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 101406 as the  job referral number in the subject line.

Southern Blue Dog Democrat seeks detail-oriented legislative correspondent for a fast-paced operation.  This position handles all correspondence between the Member and his constituents as well as other operational responsibilities important to the office including database management.  The ideal candidate
would have Arkansas ties and excellent writing and communications skills.  Send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls or walk-ins please.

*Capitol-Hill-Jobs.com Tip:

It’s either Rep. Marion Berry or Rep. Mike Ross.

North East Democratic Senator seeks a personable, dependable, and professional Staff Assistant for front office/reception duties.  Applicants must have exceptional interpersonal skills, oral, written, and communications skills, and be able to multi-task in a high stress and busy environment.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering multi-line phones, greeting visitors, handling White House tour requests from constituents, and front office organization.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 101404 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Republican office is seeking a Policy/Budget Analyst for Medicare and Medicaid. This is a mid-level position (not entry-level, not senior management).  BA required; advanced degree desirable.  Ideal candidates have Hill or executive branch experience, with Senate experience preferred.  Candidates with experience in the federal and congressional budget process and economic analysis will receive first consideration.  Candidates should have expertise in the programmatic aspects of Medicare, SCHIP and Medicaid.  Budget duties include serving as lead analyst for mandatory health care programs in the preparation of the Congressional budget resolution, analysis of the President’s budget, and analysis of legislation for budget resolution enforcement.  Health policy duties include performing general legislative assistant responsibilities, including occasional staffing of office meetings.  Candidates should have strong written and oral communications skills.  Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 101402 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Pacific Northwest Democratic Member of the House is seeking an experienced communications director to be based in Washington, DC.  This is NOT an entry level position.  We are looking for someone with significant media experience and communication skills.  Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy, as well as writing speeches, media releases, opinion pieces, email updates, newsletters and coordinating new media.

Requirements:

Serious candidates should write extremely well, have solid political experience and instincts, and deep experience with different media formats including the web.

Applicant Instructions:

Please email a cover letter, resume and 3 writing samples (no more than one page each) to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Staff Assistant: Highly energetic, motivated, and organized individual sought to join the team of a Senior Democratic Member of Congress.  The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be comfortable with managing multiple tasks and work well under pressure.

The staff assistant is responsible for preparing letters of greetings, condolence and congratulations on behalf of the Member; answering the phones; coordinating mail and casework distribution; making room reservations for meetings.  Light casework assignments will include post office problems and requests for expedited passports and as assigned by the District Director. The staff assistant also serves as intern coordinator by recruiting, training, scheduling and assigning duties.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, significant experience interacting with the public, excellent writing and communication skills and a working knowledge of the District of Columbia. Candidate must be a resident of the District of Columbia or willing to move immediately to DC if hired.  The closing date for this position is October 26, 2009.  The salary range is $35,000 to $40,000 per year.

Applicant Instructions:

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and references to:

Aaron S. Ward, District Director
Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
529 14th Street NW STE 900
Washington, DC 20045-1928
(202) 783-5211 Fax or email to email hidden; JavaScript is required

Capitol Hill Jobs

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Midwest Democrat seeks a Legislative Assistant.  Legislative portfolio could include issues relating to Judiciary, Defense, International Relations, Homeland Security, Crime, Veterans, Transportation, and Immigration.

Individual should have prior legislative Hill experience, be detail oriented, have a strong work ethic, and must be able to work on deadline.  E-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Northeastern Blue Dog seeks detail-oriented communications director for aggressive, fast-paced operation. Communications Director will manage all aspects of media operation, including planning and strategy, pitching stories, writing releases, planning press events and speechwriting. Ideal candidate has Pennsylvania ties and Capitol Hill experience.  Send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls or walk-ins
please.

*Capitol-Hill-Jobs.com Tip – PA Blue Dogs:

Murphy, Patrick (PA-08) – has Communications Director position in his office
Holden, Tim (PA-17) – has Press Secretary position in his office
Dahlkemper, Kathy (PA-03) – has Communications Director position in her office
Carney, Christopher (PA-10) – has Communications Director position in his office
Altmire, Jason (PA-04) – has Press Secretary position in his office

Democratic Senator seeks a highly-organized, detail-oriented individual to serve as the Assistant to an active Chief of Staff in a busy personal office. This person will be responsible for: keeping the Chief of Staff organized by managing his correspondence, schedule, briefing materials and other logistics; answering and routing his telephone calls; coordinating staff meetings as necessary; managing long and short-term special projects; and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable with excellent oral and written communication skills. Past administrative experience and a proven ability to make things run smoothly in a fast-paced environment are strongly desired. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and one *short* writing sample (no more than 250 words), with the subject “Asst. to CoS” to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senator Roland Burris seeks a Staff Assistant for his Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: greeting visitors, answering phones, sorting incoming mail, checking voicemail, and responding to constituent requests such as flag orders and tour requests. Staff Assistants rotate the daily opening and closing of the front office and conference room. Additional responsibilities may include assisting the Senator and staff with various tasks and projects. The successful candidate must be customer service oriented and able to juggle many tasks at once. Please send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required or fax to (202) 228-3333 by October 14, 2009. Please, no phone calls.

Capitol Hill Jobs

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Senate Committee seeks immediate full-time applicants. Responsibilities include maintaining file and email database servers; creating and updating user accounts, passwords and equipment inventory lists; troubleshooting computer problems for staff; Website maintenance; and other duties as assigned. A background in computer, server and network systems, a fine attention to detail, and the capacity to multi-task in a busy environment are necessary. The ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and SharePoint 2007 server software are strongly recommended. Qualified candidates should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks and maintain composure under pressure, dependable and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on computer applications–a must–and have strong customer service skills. Prior Hill experience, particularly work with Senate computer systems, preferred but not required. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 100803 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks applicants for a Front Office Staff Assistant position. Primary responsibilities include answering the telephone, greeting visitors, sorting mail, data entry, constituent tours, and drafting Senator?s correspondence to students. The ideal applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and perform well under pressure. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 100901 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior and active member of the Senate Commerce Committee seeks experienced legislative staff to handle Committee issues. Primary focus of the position is on telecommunications and media issues, as well as consumer protection, transportation and aviation issues. Responsibilities include staffing all committee meetings, drafting legislation and amendments, preparing talking points and interacting with constituent groups, federal agencies, and private sector stakeholders. Strong background in these policy areas, in-depth understanding of the legislative process, and strong written and oral communications skills are required. Hill experience preferred. Please forward resume and cover letter toemail hidden; JavaScript is required.

The House Republican Policy Committee is looking for motivated individuals to assist a leadership office in networking, researching policy, data building and analysis, and some administrative work for the Fall Semester.  The internship will NOT require constituent mail work, guided tours of the Capitol, flag requests, and other tasks normally associated with internships in a Congressional office.  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and one writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

South Carolina Republican Congressman seeks Legislative Director to serve as chief legislative advisor and staff Member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Ideal candidate will be current/former LD or Senior LA with solid experience with transportation and Army Corps issues. Applicants must be team players and capable of providing their experienced policy and political insight into all parts of the office, including press, constituent outreach, and new media. Position also involves managing overall constituent correspondence system, including outreach mailings. Candidates must be creative thinkers who will work with staff in Washington and in the district to address legislative and local issues, including appropriations and highway bill projects, economic development opportunities, and other issues as they arise. Candidates should email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Republican Member of Congress seeks a proactive Press Secretary.

Candidate responsibilities include: developing and implementing overall communications strategy, including substantial constituent outreach; pitching stories nationally and locally in a large open media market; writing press releases, statements, op-eds, email updates and newsletters; planning press events; and helping to manage website and email program.

Ideal Candidates will have impeccable writing skills, strong political instincts, and 3+ years of Hill experience. Applicants who are recent graduates who have no prior press experience will NOT BE CONSIDERED! Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Is this job for you? Please come with an enthusiastic attitude, a great sense of humor, and the ability to multitask and prioritize. Please e-mail a resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Progressive Northeast Democrat with leadership role seeks energetic, hard working deputy press secretary for two person press office. Candidate should have at least one year experience in political media, journalism or public relations. Hill experience is a plus. Excellent writing and organizational skills are a must. Team player with initiative needed.

Main responsibilities include writing press releases and speeches,
planning and pitching press events and responding to press inquiries.
Work with communications director to coordinate Democratic floor
message as part of the congressman’s role as chair of the House Democratic Message Group. Please send your cover letter, resume and two writing samples to: email hidden; JavaScript is required or by facsimile at (202) 225-9665. PLEASE NO CALLS OR DROP BYS.

Senator Claire McCaskill is looking for a Legislative Correspondent to work on national security issues to include defense, homeland security, intelligence and veterans.  Primary duties are to sort, research and respond to constituent mail. LC will also assist Legislative Assistants responsible for these issues, including work associated with the Senator’s membership on the Armed Services Committee.  LC may help prepare for hearings, attend briefings and meet with constituent groups.  Applicants should be resourceful, organized and dependable.  Strong writing skills are essential.  Applicants with Missouri or Midwest roots and prior military service are encouraged to apply.  Qualifications:  at least a Bachelor’s degree, excellent writing and proofreading skills, and computer literacy.  Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls please.

Senator Claire McCaskill is looking for a Legislative Correspondent to work on energy, environment (to include climate change), agricultural and related issues.  Primary duties are to sort, research and respond to constituent mail. LC will also assist Legislative Assistants responsible for these issues and may help prepare for hearings, as well as attend briefings and meet with constituent groups.  Applicants should be resourceful, organized and dependable.  Strong writing skills are essential. Applicants with Missouri or Midwest roots are encouraged to apply.  Experience in issue areas preferred. Qualifications: at least a Bachelor’s degree, excellent writing and proofreading skills, and computer literacy. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls please.

Northeastern Republican office seeks a staff assistant for its D.C. office. Responsibilities include greeting constituents and appointments, managing correspondence, answering phones, overseeing tour requests and flag orders, supervising interns and assisting with legislative research and writing. Ideal candidate will have Hill experience, excellent organizational and communications skills, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Please email resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Active, hard-working member of the Democratic Leadership seeks a Scheduler for the DC office.  Duties include maintaining the Member’s schedule, drafting personal correspondence, coordinating Member’s travel and office procurement.  Candidate must be detailed oriented, capable of working in a fast-paced, high stress environment, and possess a good sense of humor.  Hill experience preferred.  Please send cover letter, resume and references to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls or walk-ins.