Archive for June 8th, 2012

Moderate Southern Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator/Mail Coordinator to oversee technology for the D.C. and state offices, and provide direct support with correspondence management and processing. Responsibilities include installing, updating, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware and software. This includes, but not limited to: office PC and Mac workstations, printers, mobile devices, and servers.  Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a technical support role and have proficiency with Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Vista, Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Mac OS X, and Active Directory. This person will also provide support with correspondence management and processing and will supervise the mailroom.  Responsibilities include managing the correspondence system to insure that all incoming mail is received and accurately responded to in timely manner in addition to preparing a weekly correspondence report for the Senator. Familiarity with Symplicity VOICE constituent services system a plus.  Qualified candidates will have strong oral and written communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, work well under pressure, and be able to multi-task.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221769 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Moderate 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 executing special events and projects for the Senator. In addition to being very hard working, discreet, and detail-oriented, the Senator expects this person to exercise independent judgment and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.  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, and willingness to work long hours when necessary. Ideal candidates will have prior Hill or campaign experience and a Bachelor’s degree and must have LA ties. Salary commensurate with experience.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221770 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senator seeks a Counsel to handle a committee portfolio.  Individual must be knowledgeable of current legislative and non-legislative issues and have a thorough understanding of the legislative process and the Senate’s organization and procedures.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analyzing legislative developments and recommending strategies on bills and amendments, advising the Senator during hearings and markups, and the preparation of memorandums, floor statements and speeches.  The position requires outstanding oral communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to conduct strong legal research and analysis.  Successful candidate will possess excellent academic credentials and will have the ability to produce quality work under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment.  Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required, with Counsel Job in the subject line.

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Dynamic House Member seeks a Press Assistant for an entry level Washington DC position. Strong writing skills a must. Applicants should possess a working knowledge of html basics (this could include Dreamweaver); understanding of managing and maintaining websites; be familiar with new media technology such as blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, You Tube, etc. A successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work with our communications, legislative, and district staffers to develop content for the Member’s outreach to constituents through newsletters, press releases, blogs, constituent response letters etc. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and the ability to work quickly in fast-paced environment. West Coast ties preferred but not required. Previous work or internship on the Hill a plus. No prior press experience necessary. Starting immediately. To apply email resume, cover letter, references, and 1-2 brief writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senior Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent for an active mail program, with a focus on health and human services issues.  Individual will be responsible for drafting all constituent correspondence in assigned issue areas and providing direct policy support to the Legislative Assistants.  Candidate should have excellent writing ability, superior researching skills, knowledge of the U.S. health care system, 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 221771 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul is looking for full time, unpaid Fall interns. Internships can start late July – early September and can last through the end of December. Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will be responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, passing out mail, distributing faxes), assisting legislative staff with research and writing, and responding to constituent mail. Performing constituent services (scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence) will also be an integral part of each internship. Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressional proceedings. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and will have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. Texas ties are preferred but are not required. Please email resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Internship” in the email subject line. No phone calls please.

Western Democratic Senator seeks tech-savvy Deputy Press Secretary to join busy Communications Team in Washington. Individual will lead Senator’s aggressive new media efforts, including website maintenance, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube outreach. Additional responsibilities include preparation of press releases, briefing materials, email newsletters and a variety of other written materials. Candidates must be capable of producing a public access television show and all in-house video production. Mac proficiency required. Previous tech/online outreach and web development is preferred. To apply, send cover letter and resume, including all relevant program and application skills, to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) is looking for a new Executive Assistant whose primary responsibility will be handling his Washington schedule.  Hill internship or other relevant experience is useful.  Organizational ability and communications skills are essential.  The job requires constant interaction with the Congressman and the public so people skills are important.  Wisconsin connection is highly desirable.  Please email resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required  or fax to 202-225 2356.