Archive for January 25th, 2011

Centrist Pennsylvania Democrat seeks legislative assistant to handle very active health care portfolio, with some additional policy work on other domestic issues, including education. Applicants should have at least two years of legislative assistant experience and be a self-starter with a team-oriented personality. Connections to Pennsylvania are not required, but are highly preferred. This is not an entry-level position and salary will be commensurate with experience. Please e-mail your resume, a cover letter and two short writing samples in one document to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “Legislative Assistant” by close of business 1/27.

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Senior Northeastern Senator seeks an experienced, media savvy professional to help run an aggressive communications office. Press Secretary reports directly to the Communications Director. Candidates must have two years plus Congressional experience in press relations/communications and must be willing to work as a media liaison and spokesperson for an independent minded member of the Democratic Caucus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, press releases, statements and talking points, coordinating media events and press conferences, tracking coverage, media strategy and outreach. Candidates must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment under strict deadlines. Candidates must also possess excellent writing and editing skills and possess solid knowledge of national political press. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211261 as the job referral number in the subject line.

It is rumored that Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) has a Legislative Director spot open.   Matt Meyer is the Chief of Staff.