Archive for June 12th, 2012

Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia seeks Subcommittee Chief Clerk.  The Clerk will assist in the preparation and administration of hearings, business meetings, and oversight investigations; manage office expenditures and supplies; handle and track office correspondence, filing, and archiving; update Subcommittee website; assist with scheduling; serve as Subcommittee’s Ethics Certification Officer and Office Emergency Coordinator; oversee interns; and greet visitors and answer the telephones.  Individual must possess first-rate administrative and organization skills; be well organized, proactive, and detail-oriented; and have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while working well with others in a team setting.  Position is a non-designated (non-partisan) position, supporting both the Majority and Minority staffs.  Salary will be in the mid-$30s, and there is no guarantee that the position will continue in the next Congress starting January 2013.  Please submit cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Short writing samples welcome.

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Capitol Hill Jobs

• Staff of Arizona Republican Senate

Moderate Southern Democratic Senator seeks motivated Press Assistant for busy four-person Communications Team in Washington. Duties include assembling daily clips, serving as point of first contact for reporters, tracking incoming press requests, maintaining media contacts and email lists, drafting advisories and releases, and assisting with other day-to-day press activities.  Applicant should be a self-starter with strong writing skills who excels in a team environment. Ideal candidate will have a degree in journalism, communications or political science. Previous Hill experience is a bonus, and Louisiana ties are strongly preferred. TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter, resume and two brief writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221774 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Congressman Michael R. Turner (OH-3) is seeking full interns for the summer semester. Candidates will have a great opportunity to learn the legislative process, become more familiar with the role of Congress, and gain valuable Capitol Hill experience. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: answering phones, sorting mail and faxes, guiding tours of the Capitol, attending briefings and hearings, conducting legislative research, performing constituent services, and assisting staff members. Ohio ties are a plus but not required. Please email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is requiredv.

Western Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Assistant to work with Senior Counsel responsible for issues related to telecommunications, intellectual property, high-tech, campaign finance, immigration, crime, and the judiciary.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing memorandums, drafting talking points, developing and analyzing legislation, and advising the Senator and senior staff.  Strong writing and communication skills are required.   A law degree is strongly preferred. Please email a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required indicating “Legislative Assistant” in the subject line.

Congressman Wally Herger (R-CA) is currently seeking immediate internship help for the remainder of summer 2012 in his Washington DC office. The internship involves assisting with incoming mail, researching legislative issues, attending lectures and hearings, giving tours, working with legislative staff on special projects and assisting with other general office duties. Candidates must be self-starters, detail oriented, have excellent writing and communication skills, and be able to multi-task. This is a great opportunity for college students and graduates seeking a rewarding Capitol Hill experience. Please email your cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required by June 25, 2012.

Committee Chairman seeks energetic, proactive, detail-oriented Press Secretary for busy, high-pressured office to assist the Communications Director in all media activities. Qualified candidate must have media savvy, advanced written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and a healthy sense of humor. Responsibilities include collecting, organizing and distributing daily news clips, managing media databases; writing advisories and press releases; developing, planning and overseeing media events; and posting and managing website, social media content.  The ideal candidate will have previous communications/press experience, preferably on the Hill. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221776 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Congressman Mel Watt seeks applicants for the position of District Liaison based in the Greensboro District office. Duties include assisting constituents with issues and concerns they are experiencing with federal agencies and community outreach and coordinating various projects for the office. Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills, must work well under pressure and have a strong interest in helping people. An undergraduate degree (minimum) and excellent computer skills are required. Applicants must have a strong commitment to public service and willingness to work with a diverse population. Interested applicants need to submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required by Friday, June 15. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to Keith Kelly at 704-344-9950 or by email at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Interns for Congressman Dennis Ross will do various jobs during a semester internship. Daily tasks will include: Lead constituent tours of the US Capitol building, which requires taking an official training class and learning historical and architectural facts regarding the Capitols history. Answering phone calls from constituents and directing calls to the appropriate staff member Sorting office mail Logging constituent correspondence regarding federal legislation Interns will also be given various tasks depending on the legislative calendar including: Attend policy briefings on behalf of legislative staff Assist in the preparation for committee hearings. Rep. Ross servers on the Education and the Workforce, Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform Committees. Assisting with legislative research. Attending various functions and receptions. Email email hidden; JavaScript is required.