The office of Representative Peter Welch (VT-At Large) has an opening for Legislative Director.

Applicants must have current House LD experience OR a minimum of 3 years Senior LA experience.  Applicants must demonstrate a strong and verifiable track record of entrepreneurial and strategic thinking and related legislative accomplishments.   We are interested in candidates who know how to create opportunities for the Member.  Candidates must have superb writing skills, strong management skills, a good sense of humor, and the ability to peform well under pressure.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume, cover letter and two short writing samples to bob.rogan@mail.house.gov.  No calls or drop by’s please.

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• peter welch legislative director

Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Director. Would be responsible for managing a large legislative staff and for the implementation of the Senator’s legislative agenda.. Individual must have experience with legislation, outreach and advocacy. Must be entrepreneurial, organized and able to work in fast paced office. Strong management and writing skills necessary.Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211217 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Congressman-elect Chip Cravaack seeks well-rounded candidates for various positions. A minimum of 1 year experience on Capitol Hill is required for staff positions – no Hill experience required for intern positions. Candidates must be confident, organized, highly motivated, self-directed, and possess excellent people skills. The office environment is fast paced, and will be very demanding – this requires someone used to working under pressure and managing multiple assignments simultaneously. Applicants should submit a 1-page resume detailing experience and specifically list desired position. One page cover letter should also be included addressing applicant’s skills, experience on Capitol Hill, and ties to Minnesota. Ties to Northern Minnesota a significant plus. Resumes should be sent to ApplicationsForCravaack@gmail.com with applicants first and last name in the subject line as well as the position  Please no calls.

Centrist Pennsylvania Democrat seeks legislative director to be responsible for managing robust legislative portfolio. 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, or other senior relevant experience. 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. Connections to Pennsylvania are preferred. Salary will commensurate with experience. Please e-mail r resume, cover letter and two short writing samples to Resume13@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Legislative Director” by COB FRIDAY 11/12.

Rural Midwest House Democrat seeks Legislative Director to lead Washington DC staff, manage office operations, and serve as the primary policy advisor to the Member.   Candidates  must have leadership and Capitol Hill experience, excellent verbal and written communications skills, and a proven track record of promoting a collaborative and results-driven workplace environment.   To apply for the position, please e-mail cover letter, resume and three references to: midwest.LD@mail.house.gov.

CA member looking for Legislative Director to oversee Congressman’s legislative agenda and legislative operations.  Candidate must have excellent written 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 three years of experience as a Legislative Assistant with expertise in transportation, health care, natural resources, energy and commerce and judiciary.  California ties are preferred.  Please send cover letter, resume, references and two writing samples to LDirectorCA@gmail.com.

Senior Democratic Senator seeking Legislative Director with considerable Senate legislative experience to manage and coordinate a first-rate legislative team and an aggressive legislative agenda. Excellent communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree, political savvy, and a demonstrated ability to navigate the legislative process. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 201023 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Northeast Democrat, who serves on the Transportation and Foreign Affairs Committees, seeks experienced Legislative Director to work with Chief of Staff and Member in the development of policy positions and legislative initiatives. Candidate will also monitor floor proceedings and supervise the legislative staff. Previous Hill experience is required as is strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of the appropriations process. Fax your resume and cover letter to 202-226-5900.

Congressman Doc Hastings seeks a Legislative Director to implement legislative agenda, manage legislative staff, oversee constituent correspondence system, and follow floor proceedings.  Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process, sound judgment and superb writing skills are required.  Legislative experience on Capitol Hill is required.  Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to resumesWA04@mail.house.gov

Legislative Director:  Well-organized, detail-oriented and experienced individual needed for fast-paced Democratic office.  Committee assignments include Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture.  Experience in handling appropriation requests preferred. Knowledge of health care issues also helpful. Must have ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks. Applicants should have strong knowledge of legislative process and excellent management and communication (written and oral) skills. Good sense of humor a plus.  3 or more years of legislative experience required. Send cover letter and resume to uppermidwestdem@yahoo.com. No calls or drop-ins please.

Senior Democratic Mid Atlantic Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee seeks Legislative Director to assist developing and executing legislative initiatives; manage legislative staff; and be responsible for Committee, labor, and appropriations issues.  Hill legislative experience required and work with Committee issues strongly preferred, especially surface transportation.

Applicant Instructions:

Forward resume with references to: Resume1@mail.house.gov.

Congressman Buck McKeon seeks an experienced Legislative Director to provide leadership and guidance for his legislative operation as well as serving as a key advisor to the Member on legislative issues before Congress.  The legislative director works with other senior staff to implement the Members’ legislative agenda along with monitoring floor proceedings and managing key district legislative initiatives, including Resources and Appropriations work.  Strong writing, verbal and organizational skills are required and California ties are a plus.

Applicant Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Candace Dodge at mckeon.scheduling@mail.house.gov or by fax (202) 225-2813.

South Carolina Republican Congressman seeks Legislative Director to serve as chief legislative advisor and staff Member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Ideal candidate will be current/former LD or Senior LA with solid experience with transportation and Army Corps issues. Applicants must be team players and capable of providing their experienced policy and political insight into all parts of the office, including press, constituent outreach, and new media. Position also involves managing overall constituent correspondence system, including outreach mailings. Candidates must be creative thinkers who will work with staff in Washington and in the district to address legislative and local issues, including appropriations and highway bill projects, economic development opportunities, and other issues as they arise. Candidates should email a resume and cover letter to chris.berardini@mail.house.gov.