US Senate Vacancies--May 24th, 2010

Revised: May 24, 2010 at 4:38 PM


211049
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Western Republican Senator seeks reliable, personable, and professional individual for entry level position. This position includes but is not limited to running errands for the Senator’s personal assistant, logging constituent inquiries into a correspondence database, sorting and delivering mail, and processing outgoing constituent letters. Applicants must be able to work well in a fast pace environment, and have excellent written and communication skills. A recent college graduate is preferred. Applicants should email resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov

211048
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Northeastern Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant to handle tax and budget related issues. Hill experience required. Candidate will have proven experience in tax, budget, and economic policy. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of tax and federal budget process. Qualified applicants will have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to multi-task and turn around work product quickly. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211047
SPECIAL ASSISTANT -
Western Senate Democrat seeks an individual to handle advance, logistics and driving, as well as limited Scheduling Assistant duties. Good interpersonal, political, and organizational skills are necessary, as well as a clean driving record. E-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211046
CONSTITUENT ADVOCATE -
Senator Casey seeks a Constituent Advocate for his Pittsburgh office to act as a liaison with federal, state and or/local agencies on behalf of constituents under the supervision of the Director of Constituent Services and Southwest Regional Director. Responsibilities will include answering casework correspondence and oral communications from constituents; communicating with various levels of government officials to apprise them of constituents’ problems and assist in their resolution; as well as other administrative duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communications skills, the ability to efficiently multi-task, and be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with a background in veterans’ issues or with military experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter and resume to open_positions@casey.senate.gov with the subject line “Constituent Advocate” by COB on May 28, 2010. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Absolutely no phone calls or drop-bys, please.

211045
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Legislative Assistant for a retiring Democratic Senator needed. Portfolio includes climate change, agriculture, energy and environment. Great opportunity – though short-lived -- for a great candidate. Please send resumes to demsenator10@gmail.com.

211042
COMMITTEE LABOR COUNSEL -
The Democratic Labor Policy Office of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking a Labor Counsel. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, planning legislative strategy, building coalitions, preparing for hearings, and writing memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who work well in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have a background in labor and employment law. Those with strong backgrounds with the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act are particularly encouraged to apply. Capitol Hill or other political experience is also a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to majoritylaborcounsel@gmail.com.  Our office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation..

211037
CORRESPONDENCE MANAGER -
Senator Alexander is seeking a Correspondence Manager to draft/edit letters, supervise a team of Legislative Correspondents, oversee the constituent mail system, and assist in research projects. Applicants should be well organized and strong writers -- preferably with experience as a Legislative Correspondent in the House or Senate. Tennessee ties required. Please email resume, cover letter and writing sample to employment@alexander.senate.gov.

211035
E-MAIL MANAGER -
Senior Republican Senator is seeking E-Mail Manager who is responsible for managing the large flow of incoming and outgoing e-mail, working closely with legislative and state staff to ensure a timely response. Previous experience with mail management required; experience with Capitol Correspond Mail system a plus. Candidates should be detail-oriented with excellent computer skills, organizational skills and ability to discern among a variety of legislative issue topics. Ideal candidate should be a self-starter who can work independently; must be able to multi-task and work under tight time constraints in a team-oriented environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211033
FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISOR -
Republican committee office seeks aggressive staff member with proven experience in financial services, banking, tax, budget, and economic policy. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of financial laws and Federal budget process. Qualified applicants will have excellent oral and written communication skills, be aggressive and innovative thinker, and able to work well in an extremely fast-paced office. Capitol Hill and Administration oversight experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211032
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST -
Senate Committee is seeking an Administrative Specialist to assist Systems Administrator and Office Manager. Duties include but are not limited to (1) assisting Systems Administrator with IT/Web support and troubleshooting related problems regarding computers and other office equipment and (2) assisting Office Manager with preparing daily digest of mail received for circulation daily to staff; assisting with hearing preparation; maintaining inventory of office supplies; and supporting mailroom operations. Ideal candidate should have familiarity with Excel and Sharepoint. Experience with web posting is a plus. Candidates must be dependable, professional, organized, possess attention to detail, have an aptitude for technology and a demonstrated ability to handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211030
DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -
Moderate Democratic Senator seeks communications professional to serve as Deputy Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build upon innovative new media strategies. Duties include supervision of the daily news clips; hands-on role in maintaining the Senator’s new media presence; developing website content; and drafting and editing news releases, talking points and op-eds. Experience working with web development, social networking tools, video production and mass e-mail communication is required. Duties also include planning and staffing the Senator for Washington and in-state media events, as well as regular in-state travel. This is not an entry-level position: at least two years of professional communications experience is required, and on-the-record or Hill experience is preferred. The position reports to the Communications Director in Washington. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and two writing samples to deputypresssec@gmail.com.

211029
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE SENATOR -
Republican Senator seeks a highly motivated individual to handle advance, logistics and driving. Good interpersonal and political skills necessary. The ideal candidate will be professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and possess strong oral and written communication skills. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the ability to exercise discretion, prioritize tasks and follow through while maintaining composure under pressure. Long hours and possible travel may be required. Some Hill experience preferred. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to specassistant@gmail.com

211028
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Senator Scott P. Brown is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle health, education, welfare, social security, and children and family related issues. Applicants must have strong background in these areas and strong research, writing and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ties to Massachusetts are a plus and Hill experience, preferably in the Senate, is required. Please email resume and cover letter to scottbrownresumes@gmail.com

211025
GRANTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS INTERN -
Senior Northeast Democratic Senator seeks a summer intern to assist grants director. Responsibilities include conducting research of federal and state grant programs, writing letters of support on behalf of organizations seeking federal and state grant funding, and other general administrative support as necessary. This internship will provide some legislative policy exposure, but it will provide considerable insight into critical federal and state funding programs. Qualified candidates must be excellent writers, organized, self-motivated, professional, and able to work in a fast paced office. Interested applicants should email a resume and writing sample to grantsinternship@gmail.com.

211024
WEB DEVELOPER -
Senate Republican Leadership office seeks a web application developer strongly experienced in PHP/MySQL/Javascript. Work involves developing and deploying web applications using ColdFusion or PHP, performing integration work with CF and PHP based legacy systems. Other necessary requirements include experience with both MySQL and MSSQL Server as well as basic experience with Windows/Apache/PHP/MySQL web application server stack environment and significant experience with HTML/CSS stylesheets, Photoshop, etc to design and modify static web pages and tweak graphics, layouts, etc. The employee will work with both technical and policy staff to determine application design. Work includes web programming and troubleshooting to create new services and support technical operations. Work also includes creating and deploying new content by posting web content or graphical work as needed under deadline. This is an entry to mid-level position. Strong communication and organizational skills needed. Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email a cover letter, resume, and references to resumes@src.senate.gov.

211022
ASSISTANT TO THE STAFF DIRECTOR -
Republican Staff Director seeks Assistant for busy Committee Office. Successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have strong administrative, communication, and writing skills, as well as possess the ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, composing correspondence, managing the Committee’s internship program, maintaining the Staff Director’s schedule, making travel arrangements, and routing materials through the Committee. Prior Hill experience preferred, but not required. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211021
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Northeastern Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant to handle Tax, Financial Industry, Commerce, Small Business, Social Security and related issues. Hill experience required. Must be able to multi-task and turn around work product quickly. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211017
DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -
Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, dynamic communications professional to serve as Deputy Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, develop innovative new media strategies and build strong relationships with traditional media. Duties will include overseeing new media; drafting and editing news releases, speeches and op-eds; and developing website content. This is not an entry-level position; at least two years of professional communications experience is required. On-record and Hill experience are both preferred. The position reports to the Communications Director in Washington, D.C. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and writing samples to demcomsdirector@gmail.com.

211016
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING -
Northeastern Republican Senator seeks detail-oriented, highly organized, and professional individual to serve as Executive Assistant/Director of Scheduling. This is a senior-level position and requires the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, working directly with the Senator and the Chief of Staff to create the Senator’s schedule, keep the Senator on time and on task, oversee personal correspondence, manage all aspects of the Senator’s travel and work with staff to ensure briefing materials are prepared for meetings and events. Ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of information; long hours are often required in this position. Hill experience preferred. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to schedulingresumes15@gmail.com.

211015
DEPUTY SCHEDULER -
Northeastern Republican office seeks a detail-oriented, highly organized, and professional individual to serve as the Assistant Scheduler. This person would be responsible for working with the Director of Scheduling and responding to all incoming invitations, researching travel arrangements and help with scheduling D.C. appointments. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to multi-task, adapt quickly to changing situations in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred but not required. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to schedulingresumes15@gmail.com

211014
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR -
Senator Scott P. Brown seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in D.C. and State offices. Major responsibilities include determining hardware, software and system functional specifications to meet the IT needs of the office, and maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software problems related to the computer network, desktop units, and other office equipment. Ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows server 2003, SharePoint, and Macintosh. Qualified candidates should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure, dependable and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on computer applications, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Some Hill experience preferred but not required. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to scottpbrownresumes@gmail.com.

211012
DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING -
Democratic Senator seeks highly organized, detail oriented person to serve as Director of Scheduling. This is a senior-level position and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, working directly with the Member and senior management to create Member’s schedule, drafting correspondence, manage all aspects of the Member’s travel and work with staff to ensure briefing materials are prepared for meetings and events. Ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise discretion, be team oriented, maintain confidentiality, available to work long hours as necessary and be resourceful. Hill experience recommended but not required. Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211008
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER -
Democratic Senator on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee seeks a Professional Staff Member for Subcommittee to handle aging, HHS appropriations, and some health issues. This position is in a fast paced office and requires great attention to detail. A successful candidate must work well under pressure, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have strong writing, organizational, and communication skills. Hill or related experience required. Maryland connections preferred. This is not an entry level position. Please email cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov.  No phone calls please.

211007
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle budget, tax, banking, and other economic issues. Hill or related experience necessary. Must be flexible, creative and work well under pressure. Strong writing and analytical skills needed. Please email resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience.

211005
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR -
Republican Senator seeking junior or mid-level Systems Administrator to manage Windows-based computer operations for offices with a combined staff of 55 in Washington, D.C. and throughout the state. SA will be responsible for maintenance of the LAN; servers, workstations, laptops and other mobile devices, email accounts, printers and all other network-based office equipment. Additional duties include management of IT budget in consultation with the Office Manager, troubleshooting emergent IT problems (hardware, software, and network), maintaining equipment inventory, and updating website as needed. Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented, resourceful, organized, proactive, possess a strong aptitude for training and assisting staff with computer applications, and demonstrate knowledge and enthusiasm for new technology. Knowledge of HTML is encouraged but not required. Senate background and experience with Capitol Correspond preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211000
REPUBLICAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT -
Senate Committee is seeking a research assistant experienced in financial and tax policy to support priorities of Republican Senators and committee staff. Candidates must be meticulous researchers and writers and work well under pressure. Hill experience and advanced degree preferred but not required. New England ties a plus. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201099
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Senior Republican Senator seeks a highly motivated, well-organized college graduate for a front desk position in Washington, DC. The candidate must be able to initiate and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere. The candidate also must have strong oral and written communication skills. Please submit a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201098
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT -
Moderate Democratic member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees seeks Legislative Correspondent to handle constituent mail and meetings, research, and other tasks relating to foreign policy and national security issues. Candidates must possess proven analytical and writing skills, a strong background in national security issues, and the ability to remain organized in a fast-paced environment. Military experience or relevant graduate studies preferred. Please send cover e-mail and resume to frstaffer@gmail.com with subject “LC Position.” No phone calls please.

201096
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT -
Southern Democratic Senator seeks Executive Assistant. It is the responsibility of the person in this position to assist the Senator with most immediate needs as well as to keep the Senator on time and on task. The EA assembles briefing materials for the Senator for all meetings and events. The position also includes making all travel arrangements for the Senator as well as handling reimbursements and receipts, overseeing personal correspondence, etc. This position also involves driving Member to and from events on a regular basis, so knowledge of driving in the District is helpful. A tie to the Southeast is preferred. Long hours are often required of this position. Necessary skills include positive attitude, ability to work under pressure and in a high-stress environment, attention to detail, good phone manner, strong organizational, communication and writing skills, efficiency, and discretion. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to SouthernDemEA@gmail.com

201095
MAIL MANAGER -
Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual for Mail Manager position. The Mail Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: reading, sorting, and scanning incoming constituent mail for distribution to legislative staff; data-entry and preparing weekly mail reports. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented. Experience with IQ mail system a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201085
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Democratic Senator active in foreign relations is seeking an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle foreign relations, intelligence and trade issues. Applicants must have significant experience and expertise in foreign policy, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in an extremely fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Hill experience and an advanced degree or law degree are preferred. A security clearance is helpful. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to senateforeignpolicyjob@gmail.com.

201067
PRESS INTERN (UNPAID) -
Western Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, self-motivated press intern for busy communications shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, producing web content and updating website, pitching local media outlets, overseeing press lists and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Job requires early morning arrival. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and two short writing samples to demcomsdirector@gmail.com.

201065
PRESS SECRETARY -
Moderate Southern Democratic Senator seeks energetic Press Secretary with excellent writing skills for fast-paced press office. Duties include drafting press releases, statements and talking points; planning and staffing the Senator for Washington and in-state media events; regular in-state travel; build strong relationships with Washington and in-state press; general press operations support. Candidates must be able to write quickly and accurately, have proficiency in or desire to master varied media tools, including a broadcast-quality video camera. Team-comes-first attitude and sense of humor are musts. Prior press, campaign or journalism experience required. Please email cover letter, resume and two writing samples to southerndempressjob@gmail.com.

201064
PRESS INTERNS -
The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks unpaid press interns for fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a variety of tasks. Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media distribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press clips for Senator’s review, coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with communications office on new media projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required. Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to SenBrownPressIntern@gmail.com.

201063
SPEECHWRITER -
Democratic Senator seeks an experienced Speechwriter to write speeches, op-eds and press statements. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred. Please send resume and writing sample to democraticspeechwriter@gmail.com

201037
DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR -
Progressive Northeast Senator seeks Deputy Communications Director for a four person press shop. Responsibilities include: planning and implementing media strategy, including "new" media; writing press releases and other materials; and building and maintaining relationships with members of the media and editorial boards. Candidates must have exceptional writing skills, ability to work quickly under tight deadlines and work well as part of a team. Hill or campaign experience is preferred. Please send resume and writing sample to DepCommDir@gmail.com.