Archive for August, 2011
Executive Assistant – Southern Senate Democrat
Southern Democratic Senator is seeking an Executive Assistant. Responsibilities include organizing and maintaining Senator’s personal correspondence, files, and call list, writing recommendation letters, and management of special projects assigned by the Senator. Job also requires the ability to prioritize and follow through on requests for Senator’s attention from staff, family, Senate colleagues, and key constituents. Executive assistant works closely with the Scheduler and the Chief of Staff. Applicants should possess excellent organizational abilities, strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, and willingness to work long hours when necessary. Ideal candidates will have prior Hill or campaign experience and a Bachelor’s degree. Salary commensurate with experience. E-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211505 as the job referral number in the subject line.
Legislative Director – Senate Republican
Republican Senator seeks legislative director to manage active legislative staff/agenda. Successful candidate will have a minimum of five years Hill experience as an LD or senior legislative assistant; excellent analytical, writing, strategic, organizational and managerial skills; and ability to exercise independent judgment. Email resume and two writing samples to Chief of Staff at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Legislative Fellow – Delaware Senate Democrat
Senior Senator and Member of the Senate Finance Committee seeks a Legislative Fellow to work on health policy, including health care reform implementation. Ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in one or more of the following issue areas: Medicare; Medicaid; medical liability; health care quality; prevention and wellness; or health IT. Fellow could be asked to spearhead legislative agenda items for the Senator. Strong writing skills, as well as the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines are musts. Looking for a six-month to one-year commitment. Please send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Scheduler/Executive Assistant – Senate Republican
Republican Senator seeks professional scheduler/executive assistant to assist with D.C. office scheduling duties. Responsibilities include travel and office meeting coordination and event planning. Candidate will serve as Senator’s representative with other offices, constituents and other groups. Strong organizational skills, scheduling and Hill experience a must. Email resume to Chief of Staff at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Economist – Senate Committee
Senate Committee seeks experienced Economist specializing in macroeconomics and fiscal policy. Ph.D. level of economics background required and comprehensive knowledge of macroeconomic modeling. Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on current economic indicators such as GDP, employment and interest rates; writing the economic analysis sections of committee reports; and preparing hearings on economic topics. Applicants should be able to analyze the impact of budget policies on both short-run and long-run economic performance. Ability to analyze the economic and distributional effects of tax policies is important, and a familiarity with health economics is also a plus. Send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Legislative Director – Minnesota House Democrat
Progressive Minnesota Democrat seeks an experienced, creative legislative director to develop legislative initiatives and supervise legislative staff while managing a robust policy portfolio. Candidates should have outstanding writing and editing abilities with experience drafting talking points, statements and briefing memos. The candidate should be a self-starter and able to constructively work in a team environment in a fast-paced office. Congressional experience and supervisory background required. Candidates should have knowledge of urban policy issues, House legislative procedure, and the budget process. Candidates from Minnesota are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send a cover letter, resume and one short writing sample by Wednesday, September 7, 2011, to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No calls or walk-ins, please.
Communications Director – California House Democrat
Progressive Democratic Member of Congress seeks an experienced Communications Director. The ideal candidate has an outstanding work ethic, friendly disposition as well as strong writing and editing skills. This is not an entry level position and applicants should be prepared to work long hours due to responding to media inquiries on both the East and West Coast. Women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with experience. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Staff Assistant/Systems Administrator – New York House Democrat
Senior Progressive Democratic Member seeks staff assistant/systems administrator for Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: managing the front desk, greeting visitors, answering telephones, organizing tours, processing flag requests, managing computer systems and assisting staff with technology/office equipment issues, and providing administrative assistance to the DC staff. The ideal candidate is friendly, highly organized, able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and a quick learner. New York ties a plus. Please email resume, cover letter, brief writing sample and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Staff Assistant – Louisiana House Republican
Congressman John Fleming, M.D. is seeking a Staff Assistant to join his Washington, D.C. staff. Well qualified applicants will posses strong interpersonal skills and have an interest in the administrative process. Core responsibilities will include answering phones, sorting mail, welcoming constituents and other visitors to the office, providing tours of the Capitol, and assisting staff and the Congressman on a variety of projects. Confidence, professionalism, and a strong conservative philosophy required. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required, with “Staff Assistant Position” in the subject line.
Staff Writer – Senate Democrat
Our socially progressive, fiscally moderate Democratic Senate office is looking for a talented writer to join our communications team. We’re looking for someone able to write in the senator’s voice — casual, but eloquent — and our prose needs to match that style, whether we’re talking about marriage equality or deficit reduction. Think: AP style, with lots of em dashes, as delivered from a pulpit on Sunday morning. We’re looking for someone to apply that style to talking points, press releases, blog posts, blast emails, opening statements, and an occasional full-length speech. The boss is on four committees, so we need a policy sponge with a knack for research. Recovering journalists — or Ezra Klein-esque wunderkinds — fit the bill. With a number of in-state events to prepare for each week, in addition to our work in Washington, we’re looking for a flexible team player who thrives on a deadline and can produce a ton of copy day in and day out. Sound like you? Submit a resume (preferably yours), a recent writing sample, and a one-page cover letter that convinces us that Twitter is important to American economic competitiveness to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Executive Assistant – Virginia Senate Democrat
The office Senator Mark R. Warner has an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant to the Senator. The Executive Assistant serves as the Senator’s confidential assistant and collaborates with the Senator’s Scheduler to ensure the execution of his daily schedule. The Executive Assistant is also responsible for coordinating with legislative staff to compile daily briefing materials, and processing his personal calls and correspondence. This job requires working long hours and being available by phone on weekends. The ideal candidate remains calm under pressure, excels in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong communication skills. To apply, interested parties should e-mail a cover letter, resume and 3 references to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “Executive Assistant.” Salary commensurate with experience; please provide salary requirements. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Legislative Assistant – Missouri House Republican
Congressman Todd Akin (MO-02) is seeking a Legislative Assistant with strong research and writing skills to serve in his Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include developing and implementing legislative initiatives, briefing the Congressman on policy issues and legislation, monitoring committee and House floor activities and serving as an issue expert in a variety of policy areas including budget, health care, agriculture, energy and social issues. Successful candidates should have previous Hill or legislative experience, possess strong communications skills and thrive in a fast-paced, hard-working environment. Missouri ties a plus. Please send resume, references and a writing sample to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Paid Interns – North Dakota Senator
Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) is accepting applications for Fall Interns. Young adults interning with Senator Hoeven’s office can expect to work closely with staff members on a variety of projects, including communication, legislative, constituent, and administrative work. Interns frequently assist with researching issues and tracking legislation as well as helping constituents and, in Washington, provide constituent tours of the U.S. Capitol. Interns working in Washington also have the chance to attend committee hearings and other Congressional meetings and events in addition to having access to the Library of Congress and Congressional Research Service. Full-time and part-time internships are offered, and each intern receives a small stipend. Internships are available in Washington, DC, Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks. The final deadline to apply is Friday, September 9. Applications are available online at: http://hoeven.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/internships. Interested individuals should send a completed application form (available through Senator Hoeven’s official website) and current resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Scheduler/Executive Assistant – California House Democrat
Northern California Member of Congress seeking qualified candidates for Scheduler/Executive Assistant in fast-paced Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities will include maintaining the Member’s daily and long-term schedule in D.C., organizing and tracking invitations, speaking engagements and scheduling requests, and coordinating travel arrangements. In addition, the scheduler/executive assistant will be responsible for distributing briefings, handling the Member’s personal correspondence and various additional administrative duties which include vouchering: budget management, maintaining office supplies and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Staff. Candidates must be highly organized and detail oriented, able to multi-task and work under tight deadlines, have outstanding verbal and written communications skills and a good sense of humor. Previous Capitol Hill scheduling or full-time executive assistant experience (or equivalent) is strongly preferred. California ties are a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Please include “Scheduler” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-bys.
Security Officer – Senate Armed Services Committee
The Senate Committee on Armed Services is seeking a Security Officer to administer the classified document control system; to provide administrative oversight of and daily operations in the Committee’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF); and to provide administrative staffing and oversight of classified briefings and hearings of the Committee. Typical document related duties will include logging classified documents into an automated document control system on a daily basis; conducting inventories of classified material held by Committee staff members; controlled document destruction and routinely reviewing and archiving classified material. To qualify, an incumbent should have a minimum of two years of experience in a U.S. Government or comparable industrial security office, including classified document control. An incumbent must be a U.S. citizen who is currently cleared for access to TOP SECRET information and be eligible for permanent access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and other special access programs. Experience with or knowledge of the internal operations of the U.S. Senate is also highly desirable. Knowledge of computerized databases, to include the Microsoft Office Suite and SIMS software, is essential. An incumbent must also have excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to exercise complete discretion and maintain confidentiality in both handling and discussing classified materials, be detail-oriented, be highly organized, have the ability to work well under time pressure in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision. Our Committee is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. E-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211496 as the job referral number in the subject line.
Capitol Hill Jobs
Paid Fellow – Kentucky House Republican
The office of Congressman Geoff Davis (R-KY) has a single opening for a full-time fall fellow in his Washington, D.C. office. The fellow will be required to work 9:00 – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday and will be given a monthly stipend. Duties include but are not limited to assisting the legislative staff with policy research and projects, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, attending committee hearings and briefings, aiding in constituent correspondence, in addition to various other administrative tasks. Interested candidates should complete the internship application available on the Congressman’s website: www.geoffdavis.house.gov. Please send the application, cover letter and current resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required or fax it to (202) 225-0003 to the attention of the Intern Coordinator. (additional unpaid internships are available).
Legislative Director – Minnesota House Democrat
Progressive Minnesota Democrat seeks an experienced, creative legislative director to develop legislative initiatives and supervise legislative staff while managing a robust policy portfolio. Candidates should have outstanding writing and editing abilities with experience drafting talking points, statements and briefing memos. The candidate should be a self-starter and able to constructively work in a team environment in a fast-paced office. Congressional experience and supervisory background required. Candidates should have knowledge of urban policy issues, House legislative procedure, and the budget process. Candidates from Minnesota are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send a cover letter, resume and one short writing sample by Friday, August 26, 2011 to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No calls or walk-ins, please.
Regulatory Counsel – House Committee (majority)
Job Description
House Small Business Committee Majority Staff seeks an attorney with experience in regulatory policy to join our senior professional staff. Responsibilities include policy and legal analysis; investigation of agency activities; preparation of various legal memoranda and letters to federal agencies; and the conduct of hearings.
Desired Skills & Experience
Qualified candidates will have a solid understanding of the federal regulatory process, including the Administrative Procedure Act and relevant Executive Orders, and 4+ years of experience related to analysis of federal reglations, whether in a private law firm, trade association, or federal agency. Excellent analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required. Hill experience and/or understanding of legislative process desired.
Company Description
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Small Business is chaired by Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) and is responsible for overseeing assistance to and protection of small businesses, including financial aid, regulatory flexibility, and paperwork reduction policies. Further, the Committee oversees the participation of small enterprises in federal procurement and government contracts.
Hearing Clerk – House Committee (majority)
Republican committee in the House of Representatives seeks a hearing clerk. Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and a team player. Primary responsibilities include administrative duties related to hearings held before the Committee. Some travel involved. Previous Congressional experience and knowledge of the committee process are beneficial. Please send a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Staff Assistant – Senate Democrat
Senior Democratic Senator seeks professional, dependable staff to work in extremely busy front office. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, greeting visitors and sorting incoming mail. Fluency in Spanish a plus. Must be a strong writer and a team player. Please include in your cover letter the states where you’ve resided and length of time spent in each. Send cover letter and resume as one document to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Communications Director – Texas House Democrat
Senior Texas Member seeks Communications Director to develop and implement an aggressive communications strategy with local/national media and ethnic press, and to serve as the chief spokesperson. Responsibilities include writing press releases, speeches, and newsletters; developing and implementing district outreach activities (as related to press) and responding to press inquiries. Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with legislative staff are required. An ideal candidate will have political savvy, press experience, knowledge of North Texas and the desire to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment and have an easy- going nature. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email resume and writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Press Secretary – Senate Committee (majority)
Majority staff of a Senate Committee seeks experienced, energetic, media-savvy professional to manage committee press operations. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, serving as a primary spokesperson for the member’s committee work, coordinating press conferences and message events, overseeing interview requests and briefings, writing press releases, op-eds, speeches and floor statements, and developing long-term strategies in coordination with the Chair’s Communications Director. Ideal candidate will have several years experience in a Senate communications job, talking on-the-record with reporters and working in a high-pressure environment. Strong writing and people skills, solid knowledge of the national political press and ample initiative a must. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (one must be a speech or statement and a press release. The third can be your choice of a press release, blog or op-ed) to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211492 as the job referral number in the subject line.
Fellow – Indiana House Republican
House Armed Services Committee Member has an opening for an unpaid fellow, an experienced professional (this is not an internship), to work on national security and international affairs projects for the Congressman starting mid-August. Candidates should be actively working on or achieved a post graduate degree in a related field and have post graduate work experience, including having their work published in scholarly or policy publications. Prior military experience and Hill experience highly desirable but not required. Please send a cover letter, CV/resume, and writing sample to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Economic Policy Fellow – Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL)
Senator Bill Nelson is seeking a fellow to assist with tax, budget, international trade and economic policy issues — particularly activities related to his chairmanship of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth. Responsibilities will include assisting in the preparation of subcommittee hearings; analyzing relevant policy issues and legislation; meeting with constituents and stakeholders; and drafting memos, speeches, and talking points. Ideal candidate will have a law or graduate degree, a passion for economic policy, and excellent writing and communication skills. Full-time commitment preferred, but other work arrangements will be considered. This is an unpaid fellowship. Email cover letter and resume to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Legislative Assistant – Senate Democrat
Moderate Senate Democrat is seeking a well qualified individual to join a hard-working team. This LA will handle judiciary, financial services, housing and budget matters. The position may involve additional policy areas. Responsibilities include preparing Committee briefing materials, advising the Senator on assigned issues, crafting legislation and amendments, assisting with constituent mail, and supervising a legislative correspondent. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent legal, writing, and interpersonal skills. J.D. and prior Hill experience strongly preferred. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes please. Please send a resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Communications Director – New York House Democrat
New York Democrat seeking an experienced Communications Director to run an active press operation in DC. Duties include: developing and implementing a comprehensive media and communications strategy; writing press statements, op-eds, speeches and other material; pitching stories to media outlets; close collaboration with legislative staff to maximize press opportunities based on the actions and legislative activities of the Congressman; serving as the formal spokesperson and media liaison. Candidates must have interest and understanding of current legislative and non legislative issues including financial services, foreign affairs, and New York City. Ideal candidate must have strong writing and analytic ability, strong academic credentials, and experience in journalism, public relations or a closely related field. This is not an entry level position. Email resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Press Assistant – California House Democrat
Progressive Southern California Member seeks proactive Press Assistant. Press Assistant will help manage DC and legislative based press, such as writing releases and Op-Eds on tight deadlines, arranging DC interviews, scheduling and organizing DC press events, managing the Member’s website, Facebook, and Twitter accounts, creating a mail outreach plan for the year, and collaborating on weekly e-newsletters.
The individual will work in coordination with the district communications staffer to develop and implement a strategic communications plan and identify new and emerging press opportunities, including social media. Strong written, oral communication and messaging skills, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced and pressured environment, are absolute musts.
The position also requires excellent organizational skills, progressive political leanings, good judgment, positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team environment. 1-2 years of press experience required. Email Cover Letter, Resume and writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required. NO CALLS OR DROP BYS PLEASE!
Military Legislative Assistant – Missouri Senate Democrat
Active, moderate Midwestern Democratic Senator on the Armed Services Committee seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle military, foreign policy, intel and veterans’ issues portfolio. Applicants should have expertise in issue areas. Candidates with Hill experience strongly preferred; ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance required. Qualified candidates will also have strong management, writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks; and sound political judgment. Those with military service experience particularly encouraged to apply. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211489 as the job referral number in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Communications Director – California House Republican
Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon is seeking a hard working, energetic and experienced Communications Director for his personal office. Previous Hill experience preferred. Duties include writing speeches, press releases, op/eds, pitching stories to local media and managing the New Media Coordinator. This individual will work with senior staff to develop and implement a district press strategy. Armed Services and Education and Workforce Committee background a plus. Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills are required. Please email resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required by September 15. Please no calls or drop-ins.
Health Policy Advisor – New York Representative (unknown party)
Senior New York member seeks a health policy advisor who is a self-starter with strong organizational skills. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team. The ideal candidate has a strong health policy background as well as at least two years of legislative experience. If interested, please e-mail your resume, a cover letter and two writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Education Policy Advisor – Senate HELP Committee (majority)
The Majority Education Policy Office of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking an Education Policy Advisor. The portfolio for this position focuses on higher education policy, such as college access and completion, affordability, student support programs, student financial assistance and regulation. Responsibilities include researching and developing policy, negotiating and drafting legislation, working with advocates and constituents, preparing for hearings, and drafting memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who are able to multi-task and work well in a very fast-paced environment. Prior experience in higher education and a graduate degree in related field are preferred. Capitol Hill experience is a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Our office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Legislative Assistant – House Democrat
House Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant to handle a diverse portfolio of issues including economic policy, financial services, government reform, small business, and other legislative issues as assigned. Responsibilities include developing and advancing the Member’s legislative agenda; providing detailed updates and analysis on relevant issue areas; representing the Member in meetings with constituents; and outreach to interested groups with a heavy emphasis on the business community. Successful candidates should have a talent for communicating complex issues in a concise manner, both verbally and in writing. Previous Hill experience or in a position relating to the substance of one of the major issues in the portfolio preferred. To apply, send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Legislative Aide – West Coast Senate Democrat
West Coast Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Aide with knowledge and experience related to transportation and energy policy. The candidate will work in close consultation with the Senior Legislative Assistant on energy, transportation and natural resources issues. Strong writing skills and communication skills are required and Hill experience a plus. Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Congressional Aide – Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA)
Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) seeks a Congressional Aide for an entry-level position to assist staff in DC office operations. Position involves a variety of administrative and legislative duties, including: conducting Capitol tours, answering phones, legislative research, constituent services, letter writing and all around office help as needed. Only candidates that have ties to Southwestern PA and working knowledge of Internet Quorum will be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills; be familiar with the workings of a congressional office; reflect a high degree of professionalism and bring a positive attitude. Email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with ‘Congressional Aide’ in the subject line. No phone calls, drop-ins, or candidates without ties to SWPA will be considered.
Speechwriter – House Democrat
Senior Congressional Democrat seeks speechwriter. Responsibilities include drafting and revising floor statements on legislation, speeches to outside interest groups and other organizations, op-eds, press releases, letters, and other written material, often on tight deadlines. Responsibilities also include advising the member of Congress and senior staff on speaking opportunities. Must work closely with the member of Congress, the press team, and the policy team to develop and disseminate messages on a wide range of issues. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with a strong grasp of policy. Speechwriting experience required; Hill experience a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and three writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required by August 10.
Staff Assistant – House Democrat
Democratic Member of Congress seeks a staff assistant. Responsibilities include: office management, staffing the front desk, driving the Representative, answering phone calls, sorting and processing mail, assisting the legislative staff, coordinating interns, scheduling and leading tours, processing flag requests, and providing other constituent services. Applicants should be detail-oriented, expect to work long hours, have a sense of humor, and possess strong organizational skills and writing abilities. Applicants should also have a valid driver license, a clean driving record, and a reliable car. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Assistant Staff Editor/Hearing Staff Assistant – Senate Commerce Committee
US Senate Committee seeks a full time Assistant Staff Editor/Hearing Staff Assistant. This is a nonpartisan position serving the administrative needs of all Committee members and staff. Job description for Assistant Staff Editor/Hearing Staff Assistant: proofread and prepare Committee hearing transcripts under the direction of the Staff Editor; sort all incoming mail for distribution to full Committee and subcommittees; order letterhead and related supplies from Government Printing Office; organize and file all Committee hearings, markups, and printed documents for Committee; answer phones and direct calls to appropriate Committee and/or Subcommittee staff; act as doorkeeper and provide hearing room access and seating assistance to staff, witnesses, and members of the public; monitor Committee members, staff, press entering and leaving hearings; obtain documents requested by Committee staff from the Senate Document Room; make deliveries to Committee offices and to Senate and House offices; and assist with special projects. Candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “Assistant Staff Editor/Hearing Staff Assistant”.
Economist – Senate Committee
Senate Committee seeks experienced Economist specializing in macroeconomics and fiscal policy. Ph.D. level of economics background required and comprehensive knowledge of macroeconomic modeling. Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on current economic indicators such as GDP, employment and interest rates; writing the economic analysis sections of committee reports; and preparing hearings on economic topics. Applicants should be able to analyze the impact of budget policies on both short-run and long-run economic performance. Ability to analyze the economic and distributional effects of tax policies is important, and a familiarity with health economics is also a plus. Send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Legislative Assistant – Midwestern House Republican
Senior House Republican seeks a highly motivated individual with strong research and writing skills to serve as a legislative assistant in a fast-paced Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing legislative initiatives, monitoring floor and Committee activities, and serving as an issue expert in a variety of policy areas – including agriculture, education, and social issues. Position entails drafting policy memos, floor speeches, and correspondence for the Member. A minimum of 2-4 years of legislative experience is required. Midwestern ties are strongly preferred. Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, references, and a writing sample to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Legislative Correspondent – Pennsylvania Senate Democrat
Senator Casey seeks a Legislative Correspondent to handle correspondence for a host of issues including, but not limited to, small business, infrastructure, transportation and economic development. Individual will be responsible for drafting all constituent correspondence in their assigned issue areas and providing limited policy support as needed to the Legislative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, superior researching skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Pennsylvania ties very strongly preferred. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and two short writing samples, with the subject “LC” to email hidden; JavaScript is required no later than August 18, 2011. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered. No phone calls or walk-ins please. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Staff Assistant – Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (minority)
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Republican Office, is looking to fill a vacant Staff Assistant position immediately. Primary responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, providing general clerical support, writing and sending constituent letters, and assisting staff with research projects. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a genuine interest in EPW issues. Please email a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211479 as the job referral number in the subject line
Staff Assistant – Michigan Senate Democrat
Senator Carl Levin seeks a personable, patient, and energetic Staff Assistant for front office/reception duties. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering multi-line phones, greeting constituents and visitors, processing flag requests, and maintaining the overall appearance of the front office. The ideal applicant will be able to remain calm under pressure, exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality, have strong written and oral communication skills, and be self-motivated. Past or present Michigan residency is preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211478 as the job referral number in the subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins please. This office is an equal opportunity employer.

