Republican freshman from mid-Atlantic seeks Press Secretary or Communications Director. Candidate must be a superb writer with experience dealing with media outlets. On-the-record experience preferred but not required. Hill experience a strong plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, references and one writing sample to: republicanpress@gmail.com.

Ranking Member of Senate Subcommittee is seeking attorney with domestic policy background and oversight experience. Responsibilities include investigations, drafting legislation, developing and staffing hearings, preparing memoranda, statements and speeches, and serving as senior counsel for subcommittee. Capitol Hill and/or regulatory experience preferred but not necessary. Must have excellent references and five years of experience since receiving law degree. Please email resume to: committeecounsel@gmail.com.

Republican Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent to answer constituent mail. The issue portfolio focuses primarily on, but is not limited to health care and education. Candidates must have a proven track record of excellent writing and communication skills. Legislative Correspondents are required to maintain tight deadlines while often handling multiple tasks. Previous Capitol Hill experience and/or background in health care/education issues preferred. Applicants should email cover letter and resume to HealthLC@yahoo.com.

The Congressional Progressive Caucus is seeking an Executive Director.  The CPC ED reports to the Chiefs of Staff of the CPC Co-Chairs.  This is not an entry level position.  Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of Capitol Hill or equivalent experience.   Please, NO calls or Walk-Ins.  Submit cover letter, resume and short writing sample to cpcposition@gmail.com, no later than COB, Thursday, February 24, 2011.

Applicant Qualifications:

§  Experience with Congressional affairs and knowledge of the legislative process

§  Experience with grassroots campaigns and/or organizing

§  Excellent oral and written communication skills

§  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

§  Some experience with media relations, including social media and Web design.

§  Demonstrated experience leading diverse coalitions

Applicant Responsibilities:

§  Oversee CPC administrative functions including developing and maintaining contact database of Members, staff, press, outside groups, and executing regular communication to lists as appropriate

§  Serve as central point of contact for staff of CPC Members, Caucus leaders, Democratic leadership, Senate Members, as well as other Congressional caucus staff and the Administration

§  Organize weekly CPC Member meetings based on Member priorities

§  Implement strategies that build capacity to advance the mission of the CPC

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Western Senator is looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems and office equipment in D.C. and six state offices. Major responsibilities include administration and maintenance of LAN and Correspondence Management System. Ability to do computer troubleshooting (network, hardware and software) plus knowledge of Vista, Corel WordPerfect, MS Outlook, Windows required. Applicants must also possess a strong aptitude for training on computer applications. Experience with Internet Quorum preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211188 as the job referral number in the subject line.

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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating 211159 as the job referral number in the subject line.

House Committee seeks an individual with experience and expertise in space and/or aeronautics R&D-related issues and programs to serve as a professional staff member.  Ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and communication skills, knowledge of the legislative process, and the ability to work well under pressure on a variety of tasks both individually and as a member of a team.  Technical background and advanced degree preferred.  Hill experience a plus. Please email resume to the following address:   sendresume@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-ins, please.

Fiscal conservative Member seeks individual with experience in tax and financial issues.  Position requires legislative analysis and counsel for Member in developing legislation.  8 years + experience and professional degree preferred. Submit resumes to: taxandfinancialservicesresumes@gmail.com

The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is looking for a document/litigation support paralegal to manage the Subcommittee’s electronic document review systems and assist investigative counsels. Requires ability to operate in fast-paced environment with minimal
supervision and be very detail oriented. Familiarity with Concordance administration is preferred, but not required. Please e-mail a brief cover letter, including salary requirements, and a resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 101501 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senate Committee seeks immediate full-time applicants. Responsibilities include maintaining file and email database servers; creating and updating user accounts, passwords and equipment inventory lists; troubleshooting computer problems for staff; Website maintenance; and other duties as assigned. A background in computer, server and network systems, a fine attention to detail, and the capacity to multi-task in a busy environment are necessary. The ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and SharePoint 2007 server software are strongly recommended. Qualified candidates should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks and maintain composure under pressure, dependable and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on computer applications–a must–and have strong customer service skills. Prior Hill experience, particularly work with Senate computer systems, preferred but not required. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 100803 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior and active member of the Senate Commerce Committee seeks experienced legislative staff to handle Committee issues. Primary focus of the position is on telecommunications and media issues, as well as consumer protection, transportation and aviation issues. Responsibilities include staffing all committee meetings, drafting legislation and amendments, preparing talking points and interacting with constituent groups, federal agencies, and private sector stakeholders. Strong background in these policy areas, in-depth understanding of the legislative process, and strong written and oral communications skills are required. Hill experience preferred. Please forward resume and cover letter to senatejobopening@gmail.com.