Archive for January 21st, 2011

Moderate Democratic Senator seeks highly-motivated, organized individual to serve as Senator’s Deputy Scheduler. This individual will assistant the Scheduler in maintaining the Senator’s daily and long-term schedules as well as act as a liaison for the Senator with both staff and constituents. Primary responsibilities will include: receiving, evaluating and organizing all incoming meeting and event requests; ensuring proper advance work is done for Senator’s travel, appearances and events; leading scheduling meetings; working with the Senator’s in-state staff; and other duties. The ideal candidate will be energetic, resourceful, discreet and able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment. Qualified applicants will have at least one year of Scheduling and/or Executive Assistant experience on Capitol Hill. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211259 as the job referral number in the subject line. Application deadline: COB Monday, January 31, 2011.

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Blue Dog West Coast Democrat seeks aggressive and proactive press assistant to implement comprehensive media strategy. Responsibilities include drafting and writing all press releases, op-ed’s, media advisories and weekly  newsletters; fielding media requests; pitching local and national media; overseeing and implementing social media and website; and seeking proactive ways to advance Member’s message.  Hill experience is not a requirement. Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Please do not call or drop by.

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Congressman Tim Walz seeks Agriculture Field Representative to conduct outreach to agriculture industry in southern Minnesota. Ideal candidate will have expertise in ag policy, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience working in the public service sector, and strong event planning and project management skills. This position also includes responsibility for additional legislative issues, including but not limited to immigration. This position is based in southern Minnesota. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to Meredith Salsbery at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Midwest Democrat, and member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, seeks an experienced and proactive legislative assistant to handle the Veterans Affairs Committee work, as well as defense and foreign affairs issues. Veterans Affairs is the Member’s top legislative priority. The ideal candidate will have an expertise in veterans issues, 1-2 years prior Hill experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, a strong knowledge of the legislative process, a strong attention to detail, a proven record of generating, advancing, and completing legislative initiatives, and a demonstrated ability to work with other offices and committees to advance the member’s agenda. The candidate will be responsible for developing legislative initiatives, tracking legislation, drafting correspondence and floor/committee statements, and representing the member in meetings. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented problem solver, a motivated self-starter, a team player, and someone who has demonstrated initiative and creativity in previous positions. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples with the words “VA Legislative Assistant Position” in the subject line to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.