US Senate Vacancies Bulletin
Revised: July 19, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.
211111
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Senior Senator from Rhode Island is presently seeking a Staff Assistant for the reception office. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, and handling a variety of constituent requests for tours, flags etc. Qualified applicants must be personable, dependable, and able to handle multiple tasks in a busy office setting. Ties to Rhode Island are required. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211110
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Republican Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle judiciary, immigration and homeland security issues. Capitol Hill experience required. Candidates should have strong communication and writing skills, as well as an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work well in a team environment. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211109
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT -
Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Correspondent. Responsibilities include responding to constituent mail, assisting Legislative Assistants and meeting with constituent groups. The position requires excellent writing skills, a strong interest in public policy, the ability to handle multiple tasks and good interpersonal skills. Issues include Defense and Foreign Affairs. Candidates from Maryland strongly preferred. Please email cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line
211108
INTERNS -
The Majority Staff of the Senate Finance Committee is currently seeking interns for fall semester (starting in August or September). Positions are available in health, tax, trade, and economic development areas. Interns conduct in-depth research, attend meetings and briefings on and off the Hill, and provide critical support to Senate Staff as they make legislative recommendations to Senator Baucus and other Senators on the Finance Committee. The Committee’s internships for undergrads are unpaid, but depending on individual school requirements, may be completed for college credit. Those with a Bachelor’s degree or higher receive a stipend. Most positions are full-time but applicants interested in working part-time will be considered as well. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, transcript (unofficial is acceptable), writing sample (3-5 pages), and at least two references by email to: finance.majority@yahoo.com.
211107
PRESS INTERN -
The Majority Staff of the Senate Finance Committee is currently seeking a full-time press intern for fall semester (starting in August or September). The press intern assists members of the press staff with a variety of tasks including monitoring press coverage of Chairman Baucus and topics under Finance Committee jurisdiction, drafting press releases and other press materials, attending Committee hearings, organizing press conferences and other press events, researching various topics and media outlets, and completing administrative tasks. The Committee’s internships for undergrads are unpaid, but depending on individual school requirements, may be completed for college credit. Those with a Bachelor’s degree or higher receive a stipend. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, transcript (unofficial is acceptable), writing sample (3-5 pages), and at least two references by email to: finance.majority@yahoo.com.
211106
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Progressive New England Senator seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle environmental, energy, and transportation policy as well as related issues that come before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Previous policy expertise in this area required and Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred. This position will be part of a team working on energy and environmental related topics and will require strong analytical, communication, research, and writing skills. Please email resume to senenvirola@gmail.com. No phone calls please.
211105
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR -
Western Democratic Senator seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to oversee technology for the D.C. and state offices. Responsibilities include installing, updating, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware and software. This includes, but is not limited to, office PC and Mac workstations, printers, Blackberry devices, and servers. The Systems Administrator provides support for a variety of issues and identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems. The Systems Administrator responds to telephone, e-mail, and in-person requests for technical assistance; works with the Administrative Director in making recommendations for the purchase of IT, office and communications equipment; and also oversees the office correspondence management system and provides support and training for staff. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a technical support role and have proficiency with Windows 7, Vista, Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Outlook, and Mac OS X. Qualified candidates will have strong oral and written communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, work well under pressure, and in handling multiple tasks. Candidates will also have strong organizational skills and be highly motivated. Some Hill experience preferred. Those interested in being considered should send cover letter and resume to uss.employment@gmail.com. This office is an equal opportunity employer.
211104
LEGISLATIVE AIDE -
Progressive Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Aide with strong writing and research skills to primarily work on economic and business issues. Candidate will handle constituent mail and will also assist with policy as required. Previous Hill experience and an interest in economic and business issues preferred. Wisconsin ties a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line by close of business July 19th. No phone calls or drop-ins.
211103
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Senator Casey seeks a personable, organized, supremely professional individual to serve as a Staff Assistant in his front office. This individual will be responsible for helping to manage a high-volume switchboard, greeting visitors to the office, processing and tracking all constituent flag requests, and other duties assigned by the Administrative Director. The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment. Pennsylvania ties required. Hill internship experience preferred. Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter, resume and three references to open_positions@casey.senate.gov with the subject line “Staff Assistant.” We will be accepting applications for this position through COB Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Absolutely no phone calls or drop-bys, please. This 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 expression, or sexual orientation.
211102
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Republican Senator seeks agriculture, energy, and natural resources Legislative Assistant. Successful applicant must have minimum of three years Capitol Hill experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211100
DEPUTY CLERK -
Senate Committee seeks non-designated, non-partisan Clerk to support Majority and Minority staffs. Candidates should have experience handling sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality. Regular duties will include hearing preparations, from original notification to follow-up correspondence to complete the hearing record. In addition, the Deputy Clerk will support the Committee's Chief Clerk with emergency preparedness and administrative support functions, to include budgeting, preparation of vouchers and personnel matters. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and previous Capitol Hill experience is preferred. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience.
211099
PRESS INTERN -
The office of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida is accepting applications for an unpaid, full-time press internship this fall in Washington, D.C. This press internship is an excellent opportunity to observe the inner-workings of a busy press office and gain valuable Capitol Hill experience. Duties include assisting with daily clips, creating a daily media report, drafting advisories, pitching press events, maintaining media contact lists, and research. Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume, as well as a one-page writing sample to hill.press.internship@gmail.com by July 23.
211098
PRESS ASSISTANT -
Moderate Southern Democrat seeks hard-working individual for Press Assistant opening. Duties include compiling daily clips and a media report, drafting and editing advisories and releases, being the point of contact for reporters, setting up interviews, pitching media events, maintaining media contact lists, and research. Ideal candidate works well under pressure and has strong communication and organization skills and is comfortable pitching stories to reporters. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to flpressjob@gmail.com by July 19, with “press assistant” in the subject line.
211097
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Active Senate Committee (Majority staff) is seeking a motivated individual to act as a Staff Assistant in the Committee’s main office. Applicants should be self-starters, organized, detail –oriented, and have excellent written communication skills. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: screening incoming calls for the Deputy Staff Director and General Counsel; editing hearing transcripts; preparing for full committee hearings and Executive Sessions; and scheduling meetings for committee staff and for the committee hearing room. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Candidates should email their cover letters, resumes and brief writing samples to JOBS@commerce.senate.gov, with the subject line “Job Referral Number 254.”
211096
COUNSEL/POLICY ANALYST -
Seeking experienced attorney or policy analyst to work on Congressional committee for a nine month term. Position will review, analyze and monitor government programs and operations. Work will entail extensive financial research, including review of information provided by government agencies, non-government entities, and public filings. Job responsibilities will also encompass significant writing of substantive reports, hearing materials, and briefing papers. Applicants must possess a minimum of five years directly related experience in the fields of economics, finance, banking, securities, financial services regulation, or housing policy. Successful candidates will be able to synthesize broad, complex information in a clear, concise manner. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211095
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER -
Democratic Committee Chairman of economic-oriented committee seeking self-starting, energetic senior candidate to handle national security and manufacturing portfolio. Qualified candidates will have special policy expertise in dual-use export controls, export promotion, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and bank secrecy, economic sanctions, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and industrial production; excellent oral and written communications skills; and strong research skills. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible Capitol Hill experience, an active security clearance, and extensive network of relationships with the Departments of Commerce and Treasury, and other appropriate federal agencies. Duties will include developing and implementing the Chairman’s legislative agenda; management and oversight of committee hearings; developing relationships with congressional staff and outside interest and advocacy groups; and advancement of legislative priorities. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience.
211094
LABOR COUNSEL -
Republican Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee seeks an attorney to support the Labor Policy Director in working on a variety of labor and employment issues. Individual should possess three or more years of Capitol Hill, Administration or employment policy work experience. Responsibilities include: informing the Committee's legislative agenda on labor and employment law and regulation, as well as workplace safety, unemployment compensation and other employment related programs. Responsibilities also include: briefing members and staff on these policy matters; assisting with research and drafting legislation; and preparing background materials for the Ranking Member. Strong research and writing skills, and sense of initiative, are essential, and a law degree is required. Successful candidate should be team oriented and have experience working well collaboratively. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211092
INTERNS -
Senator Tom Udall seeks undergraduate students and recent graduates for full and part-time internships for his Washington DC office beginning in August. Candidates can expect to help staff with drafting correspondence, attending hearings and briefings, researching legislative issues, and providing mail and administrative support. Candidates who are proactive and detail-oriented, have strong oral and writing skills, and able to maintain discretion are encouraged to apply. Students from all majors encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted online via Senator Udall’s website at http://tomudall.senate.gov/.
211091
PRESS INTERN -
Moderate Southern Democratic Senator seeks energetic intern with excellent writing skills for fast-paced press office. Duties include: updating Web site, daily clips, drafting letters, writing press releases and general press office support. Candidates must be able to write quickly and accurately. Ideal candidates are recent college grads or students with flexible schedules who are interested in working in a Capitol Hill press office. Unpaid internship is open immediately and lasts through fall semester. Please email cover letter, resume and one writing sample to southerndempressjob@gmail.com.
211090
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Moderate Democrat seeks an experienced and innovative Legislative Assistant to handle defense and veterans’ issues. Qualified candidates should have a strong background in military issues, either through Hill experience, military service, or a graduate degree in a related field. In addition, candidates should be motivated self-starters who work well as part of a team, work well under pressure, possess strong written and interpersonal communications skills, and have an ability to quickly synthesize information. Please copy and paste your cover letter and resume into the body of the email to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS.
211085
PRESS INTERN -
Democratic Senator seeking enthusiastic, professional college student or recent college grad with interest in politics and media for unpaid internship for fall semester. Work would include compiling press clips, media monitoring, writing press releases and supporting the daily running of the press office. Pennsylvania ties are strongly preferred. To apply, please email cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to press_office@casey.senate.gov no later than COB on July 16, 2010. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
211083
INTERN -
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand seeks highly motivated individuals for full and part-time unpaid internship in her Washington, D.C. office. Students and recent college graduates from New York State are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week between the hours of 9 AM and 6 PM. Applications must be emailed to Gillibrand_Internship@gillibrand.senate.gov. The application can be found on Senator Gillibrand's website at http://gillibrand.senate.gov/.
211077
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION -
Republican Senator is seeking an experienced Director of Administration. The Director will report to the Chief of Staff and be responsible for the management of administrative operations including: oversight of the annual budget; implementation of all payroll actions; management and payment of office travel credit card; payment of office expenditures; travel reimbursements for all DC and state employees; management of front office, including 3 staff assistants; tracking staff attendance and vacation; recruiting, interviewing and orienting new DC staff; hiring and managing year-round intern program; overseeing Senate Page application process; organizing weekly constituent photo-op with the Senator; and other duties as assigned. Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask. The successful candidate will be poised, discreet, and diplomatic. Senate or House experience preferred. 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.
211071
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Northeast Democratic Senator on the Foreign Relations Committee is seeking an experienced senior policy staffer to handle foreign relations, trade and intelligence issues. Applicants must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in an extremely fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Hill experience, extensive knowledge of Latin America, an advanced degree, and Spanish fluency are preferred. Top Secret clearance is helpful. Please email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211068
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
West Coast Democratic Senator on the Finance Committee seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle trade, defense and veterans’ policy matters. These issues are a top priority for the Senator, and the candidate must be ready to pursue an aggressive agenda. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in foreign policy and military and national security issues, be able to develop and push legislation, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks on short deadline. Prior Hill experience is preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211066
PRESS ASSISTANT -
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander is seeking a D.C.-based Press Assistant. Candidates should have either a press or journalism background, or some experience working with national, state and/or local media. Must be a self-starter with new-media savvy and the ability to think creatively, and able to work under pressure in order to respond quickly to deadlines and media opportunities. Candidates must have outstanding writing skills. Tennessee ties preferred. Occasional travel to Tennessee might be required. Duties include: managing incoming press requests, managing press lists, as well as press event logistics and scheduling; developing Tennessee TV and radio contacts; managing media projects and press interns; and compiling daily press clips. The Press Assistant must be especially detail-oriented and precise, capable of multi-tasking and managing short- and long-term media projects. Please email a cover letter and 2-3 writing samples to tnsenatepress@gmail.com.
211065
DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander is seeking a D.C.-based Deputy Press Secretary. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of Hill or related public policy experience, with at least a year in a press-related position (or a strong journalism/media background). Must be a self-starter with new-media savvy and the ability to think creatively, and able to work long hours under pressure in order to respond quickly to deadlines and media opportunities. Candidates must have outstanding writing skills. Tennessee ties preferred. Occasional travel to Tennessee might be required. Duties include: drafting press releases, statements, and newsletters; developing national and state media outreach strategies; providing content for and managing the website; managing new-media presence; building relationships with Tennessee and national media; and managing daily press clips. Please email a cover letter and 2-3 writing samples to tnsenatepress@gmail.com.
211063
CRIME COUNSEL -
Senior Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel to handle crime and related issues. Significant Hill and/or criminal experience required. Must be able to work well under pressure and with quick deadlines. J.D. is required. Please no recent graduates. Please e-mail resume to jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.
211061
EDUCATION POLICY ADVISOR (EARLY CHILDHOOD) -
The Majority Education Policy Office of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking an education policy advisor. The portfolio for this position focuses on early childhood education policy, but also includes some responsibility for K-12 education and other children and families issues. Responsibilities include researching and developing policy, negotiating and drafting legislation, working with advocates and constituents, preparing for hearings, and drafting memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who are able to multi-task and work well in a very fast-paced environment. Capitol Hill experience is a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to helpeducationjob@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.
211060
EDUCATION POLICY ADVISOR (K-12) -
The Majority Education Policy Office of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking an education policy advisor. The portfolio for this position focuses on federal K-12 education policy, and candidates with strong special education policy knowledge are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include researching and developing policy, negotiating and drafting legislation, working with advocates and constituents, preparing for hearings, and drafting memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who are able to multi-task and work well in a very fast-paced environment. Capitol Hill experience is a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to helpeducationjob@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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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