Archive for January, 2010

Congressman Tom Latham (IA-4)  seeks an experienced Senior Legislative Assistant to handle his small business, regulation, education, labor, welfare, budget and tax portfolio.  Responsibilities will include advancing the Congressman’s agenda, crafting legislation, and monitoring relevant authorizing and appropriations committee and legislative activity.  The ideal candidate will possess several years of legislative experience on Capitol Hill in the relevant issue areas with a great deal of focus on small business issues and regulation reform.  Candidate should have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and building bipartisan advocacy coalitions, and strong communications, analytical, and interpersonal skills.  Iowa-Midwest ties and small business background are a plus.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins will not be accepted.

Alabama Republican seeking a paid mail intern who can start immediately.  Internship will last through May.  The primary responsibility of the position will be to assist the Legislative Correspondent with mail processing, writing, research, and various other duties as assigned.  Demonstrated writing skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are a must.  Alabama ties are helpful but not required and experience with IQ is a major plus.   Pay will be in the form of a monthly stipend.  Please email resume, cover letter, and a sample constituent correspondence letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senior Democratic Senator seeking Legislative Director with considerable Senate legislative experience to manage and coordinate a first-rate legislative team and an aggressive legislative agenda. Excellent communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree, political savvy, and a demonstrated ability to navigate the legislative process. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 201023 as the job referral number in the subject line.

The Democratic Labor Policy Office of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee seeks a Pensions Counsel/Advisor. Applicants should demonstrate a strong knowledge of pension and retirement policy, including familiarity with pension funding and fiduciary rules. Duties include drafting legislation, planning legislative strategy, and preparing for hearings and floor debate. Interested applicants must be strong writers and work well in a fast-paced environment. Legislative background a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Moderate, West Coast, Democrat  seeks a Press-Legislative Assistant.  Press duties include developing and implementing an overall communications and outreach strategy that includes writing press releases, floor statements and editorials;  producing newsletters and e-newsletters; maintaining media contacts and relationships; managing website; and coordinating telephone town halls.  Legislative portfolio includes a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to  transportation, appropriations and defense.   A successful candidate will be an excellent writer with good interpersonal skills and a sense of humor. Minimum of 2-3 years experience required — this is not an entry level position.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Send resume, writing samples, and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

House Committee seeks an individual with experience and expertise in space and/or aeronautics R&D-related issues and programs to serve as a professional staff member.  Ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and communication skills, knowledge of the legislative process, and the ability to work well under pressure on a variety of tasks both individually and as a member of a team.  Technical background and advanced degree preferred.  Hill experience a plus. Please email resume to the following address:   email hidden; JavaScript is required. No calls or drop-ins, please.

House Democrat seeks Press Secretary to handle all district press matters, utilize Member’s website for message delivery, and administer electronic legislative updates program.  The position also includes managing the Member’s D.C. schedule.  Salary commensurate with experience.  To apply, send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required">email hidden; JavaScript is required addressed to Chief of Staff.

The Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), is seeking an attorney with three or more years of legal experience to serve as a Counsel on the Judiciary Committee staff. This person will serve as counsel in the areas of civil rights, the courts and nominations; review all materials relevant to these issue areas; and assist in preparation for Committee hearings and business meetings. Candidates should have experience analyzing regulations, case law, statutes and the U.S. Constitution, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 201021 as the job referral number in the subject line. Application deadline is close of business January 29th.

Senator Tom Harkin is seeking an Education Policy Advisor to work on the staff of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on elementary and secondary education issues. Duties include policy research and development, drafting and negotiating legislation, preparing for hearings, and writing memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers, independent self-starters, and work well in a fast-paced environment. Applicants also must possess significant experience with Federal education policy. Prior Capitol Hill experience is preferred. Applicants should share our commitment to championing equal educational opportunities for all students. This office provides an excellent opportunity to be actively involved in the legislative process. Please email your resume, cover letter and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required">email hidden; JavaScript is required. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Western Democratic Member of the House Ways and Means Committee seeks experienced legislative assistant to cover tax, finance, trade and related issues. The ideal candidate will have both Capitol Hill and tax policy experience. This is not an entry-level position. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No phone calls or drop-ins.

*Tip:  Bryan George, Legislative Director

Senior California Republican seeks enthusiastic, personable, well-organized staff assistant to answer phones, distribute incoming mail, handle constituent tour and flag requests. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. California background required. Please fax a cover letter and resume to 202-225-1100. No phone calls, please.

Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), an active Member on the Energy and Commerce Committee and Co-Chair of the Natural Gas Caucus, is seeking a candidate with substantial policy background and legislative experience on energy, environment, and climate issues.  The applicant should demonstrate extensive knowledge of America’s energy and environment policy. Skills include superior writing and editing; mature demeanor with the ability to build and maintain relations on and off the Hill; superior analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy; understanding of how to shape message and build coalitions to support proposals; ability to work on complex policy issues.  Other policy issues could include tax, trade, telecommunications, steel caucus and other economic issues. Specific duties include brief Member on relevant policy developments, work legislative hearings and mark-ups, formulate legislative proposals, interact with federal agencies and government affairs representatives, draft and aggressively move legislation.  Hill, agency or Executive Branch experience helpful, as candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.  Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Energy LA” in the subject line.  No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

The Republican staff of a House Committee is now accepting applications for paid Internships.  Vacancies are to be filled immediately. Primary responsibilities include: answering phones, sorting mail, updating press lists, greeting visitors, hearing set-up and letter writing.  Interns will be assigned legislative research and special projects as needed.  The ideal candidate will be motivated, mature, detail orientated and possess the ability to multi-task.  This is an excellent opportunity for a college student, or recent graduate, looking to gain experience working on the Hill.  Paid Interns will work a minimum of 3 days a week, from 9:00am-5:30pm, though full time availability is preferred.  Metro benefits may be provided. Interested candidates should send their resume in either Word or PDF format as an attachment, and paste their cover letter into the body of the email, and send it to email hidden; JavaScript is required. References and writing samples may be requested.

Moderate Midwest Democrat is looking to fill the position of Executive Assistant. Candidates should be well organized, with at least one to two years scheduling or hill experience, the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, and experience working with a team. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 201016 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Moderate Southern Democrat seeks a highly motivated and organized Staff Assistant to serve in busy DC office. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors to the office, assisting with appointments, answering constituent requests, scheduling constituent tours and other administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a great sense of humor, be an excellent oral and written communicator and thrive in a demanding environment. No phone calls, please. Please send a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Republican Senator seeks experienced Scheduler to handle all DC scheduling. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks. Excellent oral communication skills a must. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 201014 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Republican Senator seeks an experienced, energetic, media-savvy professional to serve as Press Secretary in an active Senate press office. Ideal candidate will have excellent writing, editing and organizational skills, solid news judgment, ability to multi-task on both short and long-term projects and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with new media and website management is also a plus. Duties will include serving as a media contact, drafting press releases, media advisories, Op-eds, and assisting the Communications Director in implementing a successful team-based press strategy. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and a writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 201013 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Paid spring internships are available in Midwestern Democratic Senate office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the mail process, greet constituents, answer phones, aid legislative staff with projects, draft constituent correspondence, attend hearings, and complete other administrative tasks as assigned. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three to five page writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 201011 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senator Schumer seeks law clerks for his Judiciary Committee staff for the summer of 2010. First and second year law students are welcome to apply for these unpaid positions. Law clerks typically conduct research and assist in drafting legislation related to topics under the Judiciary Committee’s jurisdiction, including but not limited to immigration policy, oversight of the Department of Justice and the administration of the courts (including nominations), antitrust and consumer protection, crime and the criminal justice system, and national security. Past law clerks have prepared for Supreme Court confirmation hearings, drafted questions for Committee and Subcommittee hearings, and researched a wide variety of policy issues to develop into legislation. Law clerks work closely with Senator Schumer’s Chief Counsel and other Judiciary Committee Counsels. Strong research and writing skills required. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and legal writing sample to Marco De Leon of the Senator’s staff at email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “legal clerkship.”

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Southeastern Republican Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent to answer constituent mail and phone calls. Legislative issues include but are not limited to health care. Ideal candidates will possess excellent research, writing and communication skills. Legislative Correspondents are required to maintain a tight deadline and extreme accuracy in correspondence. Additional responsibilities include assisting front office staff, periodically meeting with constituents regarding legislative interests, etc. Previous Capitol Hill experience preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and short writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

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