Archive for the ‘Independent’ Category

Progressive Senator, member of the Committees on Senate Energy and Natural Resources, and Environment and Public Works, seeks Legislative Assistant to handle committee portfolios on environment and energy policy.  Strong background on climate change and global warming is required.  Other issues may be added including agriculture and other issues as assigned.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analyzing legislative developments and recommending strategies on bills and amendments; advising the Senator during hearings and markups; researching and developing policy; and the preparation of memorandums, floor statements and speeches. Qualified candidates will have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; sound political judgment; and the ability to perform well under pressure.  Master’s or law degree preferred, and Hill or related experience required. Vermont ties are a plus.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221942 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senator Lieberman’s Washington, DC office is seeking a full-time, unpaid Press Intern to assist a busy communications department for the Fall.  Responsibilities will include media monitoring, assembling daily press clippings, video editing, website maintenance, and other administrative duties.  Assistance with legacy projects will be a special focus. Please submit a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS.

The Office of Senator Lieberman (ID-CT) seeks undergraduate students or recent graduates for a semester internship beginning in September and lasting through mid-December 2012 to assist a professional staffers. Responsibilities include a range of administrative tasks, conducting research and Capitol Tours. Candidates should submit the following information: application (found on the Senator’s website), resume, cover letter, 2 references, unofficial transcript, 500 word writing sample (can include a paper from school). All documents must be sent in a PDF form. Please do not mail in hard copies. All materials should  be emailed to email hidden; JavaScript is required or email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Fall Internship” in the subject line.  Deadline for applications is July 30, 2012.

Senator Lieberman’s Washington, DC office is seeking a full-time, unpaid Press Intern to assist a busy communications department beginning in June.  Responsibilities will include media monitoring, assembling daily press clippings, video editing, website maintenance, and other administrative duties.  Please submit a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS.

Senator Lieberman seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle health care issues. Responsibilities include developing and implementing the Senator’s legislative agenda, monitoring pending legislation, drafting bills, meeting with constituents and preparing briefing material for the Senator for floor presentations, speeches, office meetings and events in Connecticut. An advanced degree and expertise in health care and health care policy is required. Familiarity with Senate floor procedure and strong Capitol Hill experience preferred. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to the following e-mail address:  email hidden; JavaScript is required

Senator Lieberman’s office is looking for a lawyer to handle the following issues – the economy, taxes, the federal budget, and trade. Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional experience in any or all of the relevant issues , excellent research and writing skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines. Capitol Hill experience – especially Senate experience – strongly preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Committee is presently seeking a Staff Assistant/Back-Up Systems Administrator to serve as a non-designated staff member who supports the Majority and Minority offices. Responsibilities will involve assisting with hearing set-up and coordination; ordering and inventory of office supplies and equipment; assisting the systems administrator with IT/LAN support and troubleshooting for PC, Blackberry and other related office equipment; working with Senate support divisions to ensure Committee needs are met as well as providing front office coverage by answering phones and greeting visitors. Qualified candidates will possess attention to detail, be dependable, professional, organized with a demonstrated ability to handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required indicating 211159 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senator Lieberman seeks a personable, dependable, patient, and professional Staff Assistant for front office/reception duties in his Hartford, Connecticut state office. Applicants must be self-motivated team players; able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality; have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; and be proficient working on the computer. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering multi-line phones, greeting visitors, coordinating the internship program, ordering office supplies, distributing mail, and front office organization. Past or current residency in Connecticut preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Joan Jacobs at email hidden; JavaScript is required with 121001 as the job referral number in the subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins please. This office is an equal opportunity employer.