Archive for April 9th, 2012

Republican Senator seeks a Senior Health Care Policy Advisor to handle health care, Medicare/Medicaid, FDA, and abortion issues. Responsibilities include developing policy, drafting legislation, staffing senator, meeting with constituents and various groups, drafting memos, statements, and speeches.   Interested applicants must be team players, strong writers, work well under pressure, and have the ability to multi-task. Candidates with an advanced degree and prior Capitol Hill experience are strongly preferred.  This is not an entry-level position. Familiarity with Intranet Quorum computer system is preferred.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Please cut/paste a cover letter and resume into the message window *DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS* and e-mail to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221719 as the job referral number in the subject line.

House Democrat Seeks Tech Policy Fellow.

A member of the House Judiciary and Armed Services Committees seeks a Technology Policy Fellow to assist legislative staff with initiatives pertaining to digital privacy and cybersecurity.

A law degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred, but not required.  An undergraduate degree in a relevant field is required.

Candidates should have an in-depth understanding of digital privacy and/or cybersecurity issues and a basic understanding of the legislative process in the U.S. Congress.

Candidate should be expected to provide general support, research, and writing support to the legislative staff across all issue areas.  This position is unpaid and minimum time commitment may be required.

Specific duties will include:

- Assist legislative staff with research and development of legislation related to digital privacy and cybersecurity.

- Monitor breaking developments and longer-term trends in the press and social media regarding issues at the “electronic frontier.”

- Work closely with advocacy groups in Washington and across the country to develop policy proposals.

- Engage executive branch agencies to conduct oversight of the Federal government’s technology, surveillance, and cybersecurity policies.

Please submit cover letter,  resume, two writing samples, and grades to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Moderate Southern Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Correspondent for fast-paced office to work on education, health care, foreign affairs (non-military), child welfare (domestic and international), and related appropriations issues. Daily duties include, but are not limited to, researching and responding to constituent mail, attending hearings and briefings, and supporting Legislative Assistants.  Position requires excellent writing and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, learn quickly, and contribute as a team player.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221720 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska seeks a Press Secretary eager to take on various responsibilities for a moderate Democrat.  Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of Capitol Hill experience, strong writing skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, and able to make a seven-month commitment. Press Secretary assists the Communications Director. Duties include, but not limited to, website and social media maintenance; writing speeches, talking points, op-eds, press releases, columns, and advisories.  Successful candidate will have the ability to conduct independent research, ability to meet frequent deadlines, work well under pressure and have experience in media relations as well as some on-the-record experience. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and 3 writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221721 as the job referral number in the subject line.  Please, no phone calls or walk-ins.