Archive for November, 2011

The Republican Office of the Environment and Public Works Committee is seeking motivated college students and recent graduates for full and part-time paid internships for the spring semester. Responsibilities include working with the press team, helping staff with research and other projects, and answering constituent calls and mail. Interns will also attend hearings and briefings. The internship will begin as soon as applicants are available and will run through May 18, 2012  Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221588 as the job referral number in the subject line.

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Democratic legislative leader seeks experienced individual to serve as Chief of Staff. Primary responsibilities include management of leader’s office during legislative sessions, providing policy and campaign strategic advice, managing legislative and campaign staff, communications with local press, and serving a primary liaison to other Democratic Party bodies including the State Party, legislative caucuses and local committees.

The qualified candidate should have at minimum a bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of senior level campaign and/or legislative experience. Salary is commensurate with experience.  Please submit cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Capitol Hill Jobs

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Southern Conservative Republican is seeking a highly motivated, organized and strategic thinking wordsmith to serve as Press Secretary. Experience dealing with media strongly preferred. If you can gin up sparkling and winsome prose at a moment’s notice, we want you to apply. Responsibilities include: managing Member’s interaction with the media; composing op-eds, speeches, press releases, and e-newsletters; manage and grow Member’s social media presence; develop comprehensive communication strategy. Applicant should be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Experience with video production and/or web design a plus. Hill experience preferred. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Job posting expires on December 9, 2011.

California Republican seeks Legislative Director. The Legislative Director advises the Member and Chief of Staff on all legislative activities, manages legislative office, and develops legislative initiatives, policy positions, and strategy. This position has a strong emphasis on district projects focused on resources, energy, and transportation, as well as handling other priority issues. In addition, the position makes recommendations on bills and legislative activity, monitors all floor activity, implements Member’s legislative goals, and oversees constituent mail program to ensure constituent mail is answered promptly and accurately. Candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as legislative staff for a Member of Congress, and must have a thorough knowledge of Congressional procedures. Knowledge and understanding of the effect of legislation on the district is critical. The successful candidate will effectively communicate the Members’ positions to district and Washington stakeholders both verbally and in writing. California ties and experience preferred. Email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Northeastern Democratic Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee seeks an aide with a minimum of four years Capitol Hill experience to handle committee business. This Legislative Assistant will bring strong policy connections and political sensibilities to a very active and creative office. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and an enjoyment of fast-paced work in a team-oriented environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

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Moderate Southern Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Assistant for fast paced office to handle foreign affairs (non-military), global women’s issues, child welfare issues (domestic and international) and related appropriations. Prefer candidates with strong child welfare and/or appropriations experience. Ideal candidate must be a team player with strong oral and written communication skills, good judgment, be flexible, analytical and work well under pressure on multiple tasks simultaneously. Also, candidate should be a creative and a committed advocate on behalf of the Senator’s initiatives. Advanced degree and Capitol Hill experience preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221585 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Democrat from Maryland, seeks candidate for constituent services position. This position includes receptionist duties, responding to constituent correspondences, obtaining and coordinating White House and Capitol tours. Candidates should be highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and adept at handling multiple tasks. Strong writing and interpersonal skills a must. Maryland ties preferred. This is a “gateway” position for advancement to legislative, press, and other opportunities in this office. Please submit resume, cover letter and a brief writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No phone calls please.

Congressman Sullivan seeks an individual to fill a full-time, paid internship position for Spring 2012. Perfect opportunity to gain Hill experience. General responsibilities include greeting visitor, answering phones, opening and sorting mail. Additional duties may include conducting research, attending hearings, handling constituent correspondence and assisting other staff members. Oklahoma ties are a plus but not mandatory. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No calls or walk-ins please.

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Senior Democrat seeks a Communications Director to manage press operations in both Committee and Personal Offices. This is not an entry-level position. Candidate must have Hill experience, the ability to quickly develop strong relationships with members of the press, and the skills to implement an aggressive press and outreach strategy.  The candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, have superior organizational and management skills, and have the flexibility to travel on a regular basis.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to managing and updating official website and social media accounts; creating and distributing e-newsletters, writing monthly columns; identifying unique press opportunities; plan in-district events; brief member before events and interviews; draft press releases and remarks for Member.  Please send a cover letter, resume, and two short writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Midwestern progressive Democratic Senate Energy Committee member seeks an Energy and Agricultural Policy Advisor/Counsel who will be responsible for preparing for hearings, drafting bills and amendments, planning legislative strategy, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree and/or substantial relevant work experience is required; prior Hill experience is strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221583 as the job referral number in the subject line by November 28.

Progressive Midwestern Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent/Assistant to the LD to assist Health Policy Advisor on issues related to health care and to provide administrative, clerical, and research support to the LD. Position requires excellent writing skills, sound political judgment, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to take initiative. Responsibilities include responding to constituent mail, meeting with constituent groups, research, supporting the Health Policy Advisor, and providing administrative support to the LD. Ideal candidates should have strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work hard as part of a team. College degree is required and at least one to two years of previous Hill experience or health care policy experience is strongly preferred. Applicants should submit resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221581 as the job referral number in the subject line by November 30.

Congresswoman Laura Richardson seeks experienced, hardworking team player with outstanding writing skills and sound political judgment to serve as Press Secretary in the Washington DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responding to press inquiries, drafting press releases; managing and updating official website and social media accounts; creating and distributing e-newsletters and franked mailings; planning in-district events; and developing and implementing media,  communications and public relations strategies. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must be flexible, highly dependable and organized as well as possess strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to quickly produce press material. Frequent visits to the District office will be required to strengthen media and press contacts and operations on the ground. It would be viewed as a plus if the candidate had California ties, at least two years of on-the-record professional press experience; working knowledge of issues facing California and a strategic understanding of issues within the jurisdiction of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Homeland Security Committee. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples and three references to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Midwestern progressive Democratic Senate HELP Committee member seeks an Education Policy Advisor/Counsel who will be responsible for preparing for hearings, drafting bills and amendments, planning legislative strategy, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree and/or substantial relevant work experience is required; prior Hill experience is strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221582 as the job referral number in the subject line by November 28.

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Democratic Senator seeks highly-motivated, supremely-organized individual to serve as Senator’s DC Scheduler. This individual will maintain 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; greeting the Senator’s meeting attendees throughout the day; communicating key information regarding the Senator’s and the Senate’s schedule to staff; ensuring proper advance work is done for Senator’s travel, appearances and meetings; and other duties as assigned by the Senator. The ideal candidate will be energetic, resourceful, discreet and able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment. Qualified applicants will have at least 3-5 years of Scheduling and/or Executive Assistant experience, preferably on Capitol Hill. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211580 as the job referral number in the subject line.

U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu is looking for an individual to serve as assistant to the State Director in the Baton Rouge State Office. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, work well under deadlines and pressure. Also, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling background preferred. Experience in state government a plus. Resume and cover letter should be faxed to 225-389-0660 or emailed to email hidden; JavaScript is required indicating job referral number, 211579, in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience.

Senior Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent for an active mail program. Individual will be responsible for drafting all constituent correspondence in their assigned issue areas and providing direct policy support to the Legislative Assistants. Candidate should have excellent writing ability, superior researching skills, and understanding of the legislative process in order to provide thoughtful and substantive responses to constituent correspondence. Hill background, experience with Intranet Quorum, and West Virginia ties a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211578 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Northeast Democratic Senate office seeks a talented Writer/Editor to join their staff in the Washington DC office. This individual would be responsible for drafting all major op. editorials, letters to the editor, major policy addresses, and floor speeches in conjunction with the legislative staff. They would assist with drafting of select correspondence, Congressional Record statements, and making sure that the Senator's voice is consistent throughout all written products. Quick wits and creative wordsmiths would flourish in this collaborative, team driven environment. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit a cover letter, resume and two writing samples that illustrate the breadth of the candidate's style to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211577 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Northeast Democratic Senate office seeks a qualified and well organized individual for the position of Correspondence Manager. The Correspondence Manager is responsible for all aspects of the office's correspondence operation. This individual would oversee and manage the legislative correspondence process, ensuring the accuracy of formatting, grammar, and overall style of outgoing mail, handle correspondence-related constituent inquiries, and prepare weekly reports outlining constituent calls and mail. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with keen attention to detail and sense of urgency. Experience with InterTrac and at least one year of Hill experience is preferred. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please email cover letter, resume and two writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211576 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democratic Senator seeks a highly motivated, energetic, well-organized individual for the position of Staff Assistant. Primary responsibilities include reception duties, to include answering telephones, receiving visitors, and being the first interaction between constituents and the Senator's office. Candidate should have previous office experience; be detail-oriented and highly organized; possess effective oral communication and writing skills; and have fast and accurate typing skills, as well as a well-rounded computer experience. An ability to work with minimum supervision, handle multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment is also required. Capitol Hill background, experience with Intranet Quorum, and West Virginia ties a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211574 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) is seeking paid intern to start as soon as possible.  Intern responsibilities include assisting staff with office support services, logging and drafting constituent correspondence, researching legislation, attending hearings/meetings on an as-needed basis, and leading tours of the United States Capitol building.  California ties a plus, but not mandatory.  Applicants should be enthusiastic, hard-working, and computer-literate.  Send a resume and cover letter to Caitlin Shannon at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Member of Democratic Leadership seeks disciplined, assertive, organized self-starter to serve as Scheduler/Executive Assistant in Washington, D.C. office.  Duties include managing Member’s daily schedule in Washington and District, reviewing and scheduling invitations, coordinating travel arrangements, and keeping Member on schedule throughout day.  The position requires exceptional organization skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, savvy political instincts, attention to detail, multitasking abilities, prioritization skills, and poise. The position requires the ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate will be driven, self-motivated, meticulous and responsible.  Previous scheduling experience, Texas ties, Spanish skills and possession of a vehicle are advantages, but are not required.  Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Democratic congressional office in Los Angeles seeks a Deputy Press Secretary to work with the Communications Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating and distributing e-newsletters, franked mailings and questionnaires; planning in-district events; drafting press releases; managing and updating official website and social media accounts; editing video; and helping to develop and implement communications strategies. Candidate must be a team player with superior writing and organizational skills. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. California ties and Spanish language skills are a plus. Please send a cover letter, resume, and two short writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.

Senior Republican House Member seeking a legislative correspondent with exceptional organizational and writing skills to manage aggressive constituent correspondence operation. Only candidates with prior Intranet Quorum experience will be considered. Send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.