Archive for September 7th, 2011

Senior Democratic Senator seeks professional, dependable staff to serve as Mailroom Director. Duties include, but are not limited to, training mailroom staff; supervising the opening, dating and distribution of all incoming mail; and creating and preparing reports on mail volume for the Senator and appropriate staff. Proven management experience is a plus. IQ and Hill experience is preferred. Must be a team player. Send cover letter and resume as one document to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Committee seeks an organized and detail oriented individual to serve as Chief Clerk. This Non-Partisan position supports both the Majority and Minority staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing and managing the Committee budget, processing vouchers for payment of Committee expenses, handling all payroll transactions, maintaining personnel files, developing and enforcing administrative and emergency preparedness procedures, managing office moves, and overseeing various general administrative functions for the Committee. Position requires confidentiality and discretion. Ideal applicant will be an independent self-starter, possess strong verbal and written skills, have the ability to multi-task, and work well in a fast paced environment. Long hours may be necessary at times. Hill experience is strongly encouraged. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211512 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Conservative Republican Senator is in need of a Staff Assistant to manage the mail room and assist with front office responsibilities, including answering phones, greeting visitors, conducting tours and distributing faxes. Applicants must have excellent writing skills. Interested individuals should e-mail a resume and two writing samples (no longer than two pages apiece) to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211514 as the job referral number in the subject line.

The office of Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-7) is seeking Health Fellows for both the 2011 Fall semester and for Spring/Summer 2012. Duties include, but are not limited to, analyzing regulations and proposed bills, writing memos and attending briefings, and providing assistance to the legislative staff and communications staff. Applicants must have background in health policy including Medicare policy and financing, health insurance, and the Affordable Care Act. Excellent writing and communications skills a must, graduate degree preferred.  No Hill experience necessary.  This is an unpaid position.  The office will consider a part-time position in conjunction with a graduate externship in health policy.  Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé and brief writing sample (500-1000 words) to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Experienced Press/Communications person wanted on the Hill. Send a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Democratic Senator is seeking a responsible, organized and experienced manager with excellent communication skills to handle all administrative aspects of the office. Tasks required include maintaining staff leave and travel records, maintaining office budget and processing vouchers for office expenses, procuring supplies and equipment, advertisement of office vacancies, and other special projects occasionally required. Candidate will coordinate operations with the state offices and will act as the Office Emergency Coordinator. This individual will work closely with the Chief of Staff to facilitate successful office operations. Applicants must have superior organizational skills, strong people skills, multitasking ability and patience. Capitol Hill experience preferred. E-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211510 as the job referral number in the subject line.