NJ Republican seeks a Legislative Director to manage legislative staff and advise the Congressman on all legislative matters.   Responsibilities include monitoring activity on the House floor, responding to constituent inquiries, and writing and reviewing legislative memos.  The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legislative experience, excellent research, communication and writing skills, and previous supervisory experience. The successful applicant will be responsible for handling issues related to transportation, labor, appropriations, and taxes.   Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter and résumé via email to nj02vacancy@gmail.com. Please include the words “Legislative Director” in the subject line.

A Midwestern conservative Member of Congress is seeking an experienced Legislative Director.  This position will involve advising the Member on legislative matters, drafting legislation, and supervising legislative staff.  Previous Hill experience is required.  Ideal candidates will have a track record of legislative success and a demonstrated understanding of public policy.  All submissions will be kept confidential.  Please send resumes to kirk.mecosta@gmail.com.

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California Republican seeks Legislative Director. The Legislative Director advises the Member and Chief of Staff on all legislative activities, manages legislative office, and develops legislative initiatives, policy positions, and strategy. This position has a strong emphasis on district projects focused on resources, energy, and transportation, as well as handling other priority issues. In addition, the position makes recommendations on bills and legislative activity, monitors all floor activity, implements Member’s legislative goals, and oversees constituent mail program to ensure constituent mail is answered promptly and accurately. Candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as legislative staff for a Member of Congress, and must have a thorough knowledge of Congressional procedures. Knowledge and understanding of the effect of legislation on the district is critical. The successful candidate will effectively communicate the Members’ positions to district and Washington stakeholders both verbally and in writing. California ties and experience preferred. Email cover letter and resume to ca25jobopenings@mail.house.gov.

Moderate Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Director for fast paced office. Responsibilities will include managing an active staff of Legislative Assistants and Legislative Correspondents, developing and implementing legislative strategy, mentoring staff, and reviewing legislative correspondence for substance and style. Previous experience as a Senate Legislative Director is strongly preferred. Senate legislative experience as a Senior LA, Senior Policy Advisor, Counsel or similar position is required. Strong writing, management, and analytical skills essential. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211563 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Progressive member of the Appropriations Committee seeks Legislative Director to manage all aspects of a diverse and dynamic legislative agenda. At least 3 years of hill experience, along with knowledge of appropriations process (especially labor and education) and foreign policy. Outstanding writing skills, ability to manage work of others, and to take initiative to advance agenda is required. Please submit resume, cover letter and one writing sample to lee.resumes@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-bys please.

Moderate Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Director.  Responsibilities will include managing an active staff of Legislative Assistants and Legislative Correspondents, developing and implementing legislative strategy, mentoring staff, and reviewing legislative output for substance and style.  Previous experience as a Senate Legislative Director is strongly preferred.  Senate legislative experience as a Senior LA, Senior Policy Advisor, Counsel or similar position is required.  Strong writing, management, analytical skills as well as a strong knowledge of Senate Rules and Procedures are a must.  Successful candidate will be an aggressive, politically savvy leader with an ability to function in a fast-paced environment.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211540 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior California Democrat seeks Legislative Director to oversee active legislative operation. Candidates should have substantial Congressional experience.  The successful applicant will possess strong legislative research skills, excellent writing and oral communication skills, work well with others and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.  The successful applicant will have a deep understanding of House rules, procedures and the legislative process.  Salary up to 95k depending on qualifications and experience.  To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples to JobsCAHouse@yahoo.com.  No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Senior Energy and Commerce Blue Dog seeks Legislative Director.  LD will focus on a broad portfolio of issues including Health and must have strong first-hand knowledge of the legislative and committee process.  Preference will be given to candidates that have substantive, previous experience with the Health portfolio as well as demonstrated management abilities. Ideal candidates will have prior Hill or Administration experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.  To apply, please email a resume and two writing samples with the words “Legislative Director Position” in the subject line to meg.joseph@mail.house.gov.

Congressman Todd Young seeks a Legislative Director for his Washington, DC office. The Legislative Director will supervise three or more staff with assigned legislative duties, advise the Member on all legislative activities, construct and execute legislative strategy in concert with the Member’s interests, and assist in the development of policy positions and legislative initiatives.  The position will help facilitate construction and execution of communications plan relating to legislative activities, be responsible assigning legislative staff areas of responsibility and oversee all responses to constituent mail inquiries.  Candidates should expect a flexible work schedule, work well under pressure, and have a minimum of 3-5 years of legislative experience as congressional staff.  They must also  have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, a thorough knowledge of the legislative process, as well as all House rules and procedures.  A background in national security policy and foreign affairs is preferred and previous management experience and Indiana ties are a plus.  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter explaining their interest in working for Congressman Young to: indiana9jobs@gmail.com.

Republican freshman from mid-Atlantic seeks Legislative Director. Candidate must be a strong writer, well-organized, have experience managing people, have extensive Hill experience, be customer service-oriented, and willing to work long hours. 8-10 years professional experience required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, references and a writing sample to: GOPlegdirector@gmail.com.

Northeastern Democratic Senator is seeking an experienced Legislative Director. The Legislative Director would be responsible for managing the office’s legislative operation; assisting in the development of message, policy positions and legislative initiatives; creating and implementing long and short-term legislative priorities for the Senator. A successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, an in-depth knowledge of the Senate’s legislative operations and solid management skills. Experience as a Senate Legislative Director, or at least 6-8 years of Senate legislative experience as a Senior LA, Senior Policy Advisor, Counsel or similar position required. Salary commensurate with experience. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211515 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Very active, western democrat seeks an energetic and proactive legislative director to help oversee aggressive and substantive legislative operation. LD will focus on tax, budget, financial services, and appropriations as well as a broad portfolio of other issues. Preference will be give to candidates with substantive knowledge and previous experience on tax and financial services issues. The ideal candidate must have prior Hill experience, have impeccable writing and analytical skills, be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced but very fun environment, and possess a strong knowledge of the legislative process. The candidate will be responsible for developing the Congressman’s legislative initiatives, tracking legislation, drafting correspondence and floor/committee statements, and advocating for the Member’s priorities. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented problem solver, a motivated self-starter, a team player, and one who also possesses a demonstrated ability to manage colleagues and work with other offices and committees to advance the Congressman’s agenda. Sense of humor is a must! To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples with the words “Legislative Director Position” in the subject line to brian.branton@mail.house.gov. No calls or walk-ins please.

Republican Senator seeks legislative director to manage active legislative staff/agenda.  Successful candidate will have a minimum of five years Hill experience as an LD or senior legislative assistant; excellent analytical, writing, strategic, organizational and managerial skills; and ability to exercise independent judgment.  Email resume and two writing samples to Chief of Staff at senlegdir@yahoo.com.

Progressive Minnesota Democrat seeks an experienced, creative legislative director to develop legislative initiatives and supervise legislative staff while managing a robust policy portfolio.  Candidates should have outstanding writing and editing abilities with experience drafting talking points, statements and briefing memos.  The candidate should be a self-starter and able to constructively work in a team environment in a fast-paced office.   Congressional experience and supervisory background required.   Candidates should have knowledge of urban policy issues, House legislative procedure, and the budget process.  Candidates from Minnesota are strongly encouraged to apply.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Please send a cover letter, resume and one short writing sample by Wednesday, September 7, 2011, to MN05position@mail.house.gov. No calls or walk-ins, please.

Progressive Minnesota Democrat seeks an experienced, creative legislative director to develop legislative initiatives and supervise legislative staff while managing a robust policy portfolio. Candidates should have outstanding writing and editing abilities with experience drafting talking points, statements and briefing memos. The candidate should be a self-starter and able to constructively work in a team environment in a fast-paced office. Congressional experience and supervisory background required. Candidates should have knowledge of urban policy issues, House legislative procedure, and the budget process. Candidates from Minnesota are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send a cover letter, resume and one short writing sample by Friday, August 26, 2011 to MN05position@mail.house.gov. No calls or walk-ins, please.

West Coast Progressive democrat seeks Legislative Director to manage all aspects of a forward-thinking and dynamic legislative agenda. Issues portfolio may include tax and economics. Successful applicants work well under pressure, possess excellent written and oral communications skills, have a good sense of humor. Prior Hill experience is required. Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of references to LegDir2011@yahoo.com. No drop-bys or phone calls.

Democratic Member seeks experienced Legislative Director to handle committee duties and manage legislative staff. 1 to 2 years prior experience as a legislative director or equivalent Hill position is required. Candidates must be creative and forward
thinking, while also able to work with the Communications Director to quickly distill complex policy positions. To apply, please direct all resumes to DemocraticHouseResumes@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Midwest Republican Congressman seeks Legislative Director with a minimum of 3-5 years Hill experience to manage legislative staff and advance aggressive agenda across a variety of issues. Strong knowledge of Financial Services and Small Business issues preferred, but not required. Candidate should have a proven record of mentoring and training junior staff, developing and implementing legislative initiatives, and have strong writing, analytical, and team-building skills. Other responsibilities include closely monitoring district and national issues, reaching out and establishing relations with interested groups both in the district and in DC. The Congressman also chairs a subcommittee, which the successful candidate would be expected to cover. Therefore, prior experience in handling Committee work is preferred. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to il8thjobs@gmail.com. No phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.

The Office of Congressman Scott Rigell (R-VA) is accepting applications for the Legislative Director position. The LD will oversee and manage all legislative operations including an active constituent mail system and an aggressive legislative strategy. The successful candidate must have substantial Hill experience and be an effective manager focused on goals and accomplishments. Knowledge and experience in defense/military and budget/fiscal issues is very helpful and highly relevant to the Member and district. Previous LD or Senior LA experience is a plus. Candidates must have attention to detail, be task oriented, and be able to work with a team. Strong editing and writing skills are a must. Interested candidates should email their resume, two short writing samples and salary requirements to va02legdirector@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

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Active New Jersey Member of the U.S. House of Representatives seeks a motivated Legislative Director to manage and supervise active legislative staff, coordinate and implement legislative agenda, and assist in development of policy positions and legislative strategy. Candidates must have strong leadership and organizational skills, be a self starter, have excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment. Must have the ability to manage the work of others and to take the initiative to advance the agenda of the Member. The position reports to the Member, Chief of Staff and General Counsel. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email resume and references to congressionalopening10@gmail.com. Please do not call the office about this position.

Midwestern Democrat is seeking a Legislative Director to handle a number of policy issues. Candidates should have a knowledge and skill base that shows a record of accomplishment. Applicants must have LD experience OR at least 4 years substantive legislative experience. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to manage and mentor staff, think strategically, develop and implement legislative plans and achieve results. Candidates must have superb writing skills, a constituent orientation, and the ability to perform well under pressure.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to carnahan.jobs@mail.house.gov by Monday, May 2, 2011. Only applications submitted to this email address will be considered.

No calls or drop by’s please.

Midwestern Republican seeks Legislative Director with 3-5 years of Hill experience to manage team of five legislative staff and advance aggressive agenda across a variety of issues.  Experience in Financial Services strongly preferred.  Candidate should have a proven record of mentoring and training less experienced staff, implementing legislative initiatives with bipartisan advocacy coalitions, managing an efficient mail program, and strong writing, analytical, and teambuilding skills. Ability to multi-task on short-term needs while meeting long-term project deadlines essential. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to infoinquiry@mail.house.gov.  No phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.

Extremely active progressive member seeks experienced, creative, and politically savvy Legislative Director to provide strategic leadership on legislative priorities and supervise and mentor legislative staff while managing a r

Bi-partisan, regional Northeast Midwest Congressional Coalition seeks a Legislative Director to handle all coalition activities.  Ideal candidate must possess excellent oral, written, and research abilities, and be willing to work on a variety of issues with a bipartisan perspective including transportation, housing, energy, environment, and economic development.  Responsibilities include planning briefings and events, updating staff on key issues and legislation, recruiting new members, and maintaining several task forces within the organization.  Previous Hill experience is required, and  the candidate will preferably have ties to the Northeast or Midwest.  The LD will be expected to work with members of the coalition, its leadership, and outside groups to identify issues of importance and develop strategies to address challenges in the region.  Please send a cover letter and résumé to kate.ostrander@mail.house.gov with “NEMW” in the subject line.

Midwestern Republican seeks Legislative Director with 3-5 years of Hill experience to manage team of five legislative staff and advance aggressive agenda across a variety of issues. Experience in Financial Services strongly preferred. Candidate should have a proven record of mentoring and training less experienced staff, implementing legislative initiatives with bipartisan advocacy coalitions, managing an efficient mail program, and strong writing, analytical, and teambuilding skills. Ability to multi-task on short-term needs while meeting long-term project deadlines essential. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to infoinquiry@mail.house.gov. No phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.

Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) is accepting applications for a Legislative Director to develop an active constituent mail system, franking program, oversee legislative priorities, handle committee work including hearing briefs, manage legislative staff, and assist in the preparation talking points and floor speeches. The successful candidate MUST have at least 3 years legislative staff experience (do not apply if you do not have LA experience). Knowledge of either financial services or homeland security issues is preferred. Previous L.D. experience is a plus. Candidates must have attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, be able to work with a team, and possess written and oral skills. Interested candidates should send an email with Legislative Director in the subject line and include a cover letter and resume il8thjobs@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

The office of Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin has an opening for a Legislative Director.

Applicants must have LD experience OR a minimum of 3 years LA experience. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to manage and mentor staff, think strategically, develop and implement legislative plans and achieve results.

Candidates must have superb writing skills, a constituent orientation, and the ability to perform well under pressure.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to BaldwinCOS@gmail.com by Friday, April 8. Only applications submitted to this email address will be considered.

No calls or drop by’s please.

Moderate West Coast Democrat seeks experienced and creative Legislative Director to develop legislative strategy, supervise legislative staff, and coordinate and implement legislative agenda. In addition the Legislative Director must have experience with agricultural policy and legislative issues. Candidates should have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Candidates for the position must be able to handle multiple tasks and work with tight deadlines. This is not an entry level position, and candidates must have at least 3 to 5 years of legislative experience either on Capitol Hill or in a similar non-Hill position that requires policy and legislative analysis and working with Congress. Candidates should be organized, have a strong sense of humor, and must be team-oriented. All candidates for this position must provide: 1) a cover letter; 2) resume; 3) three writing samples; and 4) three references; send to resume@mail.house.gov.

Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) is accepting applications for a Legislative Director to develop an active constituent mail system, franking program, oversee legislative priorities, handle committee work including hearing briefs, manage legislative staff, and assist in the preparation talking points and floor speeches. The successful candidate MUST have at least 3 years legislative staff experience (do not apply if you do not have LA experience). Knowledge of either financial services or homeland security issues is preferred. Previous L.D. experience is a plus. Candidates must have attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, be able to work with a team, and possess written and oral skills. Interested candidates should send an email with Legislative Director in the subject line and include a cover letter and resume il8thjobs@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Progressive member of the Appropriations Committee seeks Legislative Director to manage all aspects of a diverse and dynamic legislative agenda. At least 3 years of Hill experience, along with interest and expertise in healthcare and HIV/AIDS is required. Outstanding writing skills, ability to manage work of others, and to take initiative and advance agenda is required. Please submit resume, cover letter and one writing sample to lee.resumes@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-bys please.

Conservative House Member seeks experienced House Legislative Director. Must have at least 5-7 years total time in the House.  Candidate ideally would possess good working knowledge of house legislative process, excellent communications skills and exceptional organizational abilities. Key responsibilities will be to manage, and interact with, a dynamic work environment with an active policy agenda. Prior work with conservative policy groups preferred. Please send resume and writing samples to florida14jobs@gmail.com with “Legislative Director” in the subject line. No calls or drop-ins please.

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TITLE: Legislative Director, U.S. Representative of Texas

REPORTS TO: Member and the Chief of Staff

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  to advise the Member on all legislative areas;

§  to assist in development of policy positions and legislative initiatives; and

§  to manage and supervise the office’s legislative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

§  at least three years of legislative experience;

§  strong academic credentials; law degree preferred

§  strong leadership and organizational skills;

§  excellent oral and written communication skills;

§  ability to work well under pressure;

§  thorough knowledge of the legislative process; and

§  availability to work long hours and at night.

DUTIES:

§  ensures that the legislative staff is properly focused on the Member’s legislative goals;

§  works to formulate positions on legislative issues;

§  monitors legislative activity on the House floor and handles long-term and short-term legislative planning for the Member;

§  oversees the progression of bills with which the Member is involved as they move from Committee to the floor;

§  recommends strategies and tactics on bills and positions;

§  assigns legislative staff areas of responsibility;

§  trains and supervises legislative staff;

§  schedules and directs legislative staff meetings;

§  meets with groups of key constituents or other office visitors, as necessary;

§  recommends co-sponsorships of legislation to the Member;

§  writes and reviews legislative memos;

§  oversees activities of the office in the absence of the Chief of Staff;

§  maintains up-to-date status reports on all legislation affecting the district, legislation in which the Member is a principal sponsor, or legislation which the Member is a cosponsor;

§  monitors and reports on floor action to the Member and the Chief of Staff;

§  coordinates responses to all legislative mail;

§  assists organizations and constituents in the district with federal matters; and

§  performs other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates please submit the following via email to: resumebox@mail.house.gov a résumé, cover letter including salary requirements, and 2-3 writing samples.  No calls, please.

Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Director to lead an active legislative department. Responsibilities will include development and oversight of legislative strategies for the Senator, managing legislative staff, and working closely with all staff within the office. A successful candidate will have a keen awareness of politics, have strong management, analytical, and communication skills. May also responsible for a legislative portfolio. Prior legislative Hill experience is a must. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211288 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Legislative Director – Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) is accepting applications for a Legislative Director to develop an active constituent mail system, franking program, oversee legislative priorities, handle committee work including hearing briefs, manage legislative staff, and assist in the preparation talking points and floor speeches. The successful candidate must have at least 3 years legislative staff experience. Knowledge of either financial services or homeland security issues is preferred.  Previous L.D. experience is a plus. Candidates must have attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, be able to work with a team, and possess written and oral skills. Interested candidates should send an email with Legislative Director in the subject line and include a cover letter and resume il8thjobs@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Senior Progressive New England Democrat, Member of House  Energy and Commerce Committee, seeks experienced, creative, and politically  savvy Legislative Director to develop legislative strategy, supervise active  legislative staff, and coordinate and implement legislative agenda. In addition  to supervisory responsibilities, the Legislative Director also will handle telecommunications issues and must have at least three years of experience in  telecom policy. Candidates should have outstanding writing abilities in a  variety of formats, including talking points, statements, speeches, and other  written materials drafted for the Member. Candidates for the position must be  able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously under short deadlines. This is not  an entry-level position, and candidates must have at least three years of  legislative experience either on Capitol Hill or in a position requiring  regular involvement with issues before Congress. All candidates for this  position must provide: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) three writing  samples; and 4) three references.  Apply to: MA07Jobs@mail.house.gov.

It is rumored that Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) has a Legislative Director spot open.   Matt Meyer is the Chief of Staff.

Seeking Legislative Director with Armed Services experience needed for Democratic office. Responsible for legislative
work on Armed Services, supervising and mentoring legislative staff, and providing strategic leadership on legislative priorities. Other duties include reviewing and editing constituent correspondence; preparing briefing materials and overseeing their production by legislative staff; representing/staffing Member at meetings both in and outside the office. Bachelor’s degree or higher; minimum five years progressively responsible legislative experience on the Hill. Please email julie.tippens@mail.house.gov with resume, three references from employers and one 1-3 page writing sample.

Congressman Chris Lee (R-NY) is seeking a Legislative Director to lead an aggressive legislative operation and a Ways and Means Committee portfolio. The successful candidate will have deep Hill experience, Ways and Means issue expertise, exceptional communications skills, and the ability to manage a legislative staff and constituent mail operation. Attention to detail, a healthy sense of humor and the desire to excel in a fun, fast-paced and demanding environment required. New York ties a plus. Interested candidates please send a resume to brian.schubert@mail.house.gov. No drop-bys or calls please.

Moderate Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Director. Responsibilities will include managing an active staff of Legislative Assistants and Legislative Correspondents, developing and implementing legislative strategy, mentoring staff, and reviewing legislative output for substance and style. Also responsible for small legislative portfolio. Previous experience as a Senate Legislative Director is strongly preferred. Senate legislative experience as a Senior LA, Senior Policy Advisor, Counsel or similar position is required. Strong writing, management and analytical skills are a must. Issue expertise in tax, budget, entitlements and energy is also a plus. Successful candidate will be an aggressive, politically savvy leader with an ability to function in a fast-paced environment. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211240 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senator Corker (R-TN) has opening for Legislative Director.  Applicants must have at least five years experience in senior staff position in the Senate.  Applicants must have extensive knowledge of Senate process, strategy/tactics, committee rules and procedures and must demonstrate broad knowledge of major federal policies. Management experience is strongly preferred.

Please email resumes to jobs@corker.senate.gov.  Deadline is Friday, January 14.

Congressman Lou Barletta (R-PA) is accepting applications for a Legislative Director to develop an active constituent mail system, oversee legislative priorities, handle committee work including hearing briefs, manage legislative staff, and assist in the preparation talking points and floor speeches.  The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of Capitol Hill experience and 3 years legislative staff experience.  Previous L.D. experience is a plus. Candidates must have attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, be able to work with a team, and possess written and oral skills.  Pennsylvania ties are preferred. Interested candidates should send an email with Legislative Director in the subject line and include a cover letter and resume to patrick.rothwell@mail.house.gov.  No phone calls or drop-ins please.

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Congressman Scott Garrett is looking for a Legislative Director to manage his legislative team and lead his efforts on the Budget Committee.  Successful candidates will have proven proactive success and excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Previous management experience is a plus.  Interested candidates should submit resumes to NJ05jobs@mail.house.gov by January 2.

Candidate will manage a robust legislative portfolio for a member of the Appropriations Committee.  Responsibilities include handling legislative initiatives, managing legislative staff, managing constituent mail, and writing of numerous materials, including legislative floor statements. Applicants should have at least three years of Capitol Hill experience in Appropriations (either with committee or Appropriations member office).  Applicants must be a self-starter with a team-oriented personality and have a demonstrated record of legislative achievement.  This is not an entry-level position.  Please e-mail resume, cover letter and two short writing samples to congressional.jobs@gmail.com with the subject line “Legislative Director” by COB WEDNESDAY 12/29.

Congressman-elect Blake Farenthold (TX-27) is now accepting applications for the position of Legislative Director. Candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Congressman’s legislative agenda and legislative operations. The individual must have excellent writing skills and knowledge of the legislative process. Must be able to enforce a strict turnaround time for constituent mail and be aggressive in developing legislative proposals. At least two years of experience as a Legislative Assistant. Spanish language skills and Texas ties are a plus.  Please send a resume, references, and two writing samples to texas27jobs@gmail.com with “LD” in the subject line of the email.

Democratic House Member seeks Legislative Director. The ideal candidate would be responsible for managing the legislative staff and for the implementation of the Congresswoman’s legislative agenda. Individual must have experience with legislation, outreach and advocacy. Must be organized and able to work in fast paced office, long hours and under pressure. Strong management and writing skills necessary. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Resumebox@mail.house.gov.

Conservative Republican is looking for a Legislative Director to lead legislative staff, manage constituent correspondence system and handle the budget and health care portfolios. Successful candidate will have a proven proactive record, knowledge of budget and health care issues and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Previous management experience preferred but is not a requirement.  Please send resume and cover letter noting your proven proactive successes to Legislative.Director2010@yahoo.com. All submissions will be kept confidential.