House GOP Jobs List -- December 16th, 2010

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December 16, 2010

Communications Director – Long-serving, southern Republican seeks a Communications Director to oversee all aspects of a high-profile and aggressive press operation.  Candidates should have media experience and must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.  Responsibilities include drafting guest columns, press releases and e-newsletters; maintaining the website; managing social-networking websites; pitching ideas to national and local outlets; and coordinating district press efforts.   Must be team-oriented, possess management skills and demonstrate an ability to collaborate effectively.  Familiarity with budget and appropriations process a plus.  Please send resume, cover letter and writing samples to workonthehill@gmail.com.

Scheduler/Personal Assistant - House office seeks a scheduler/personal assistant for veteran Republican Member.  Responsibilities include DC office scheduling, all travel, confidential communications and related responsibilities.  Position requires comparable experience, professional demeanor, patience, discretion, excellent communications skills (written and oral), strong organizational ability, and flexibility in approach and working hours.  Kentucky ties preferred.  Send resume to houseofrep.jobs@mail.house.gov.

Legislative Assistant - Congressman Jeb Hensarling is searching for a proactive Legislative Assistant for his personal office.  The ideal candidate is a conservative with several years of legislative assistant experience, the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong writing, analytical skills and a proven track record of implementing legislative initiatives are a must.  Texas ties a plus.  Please send resume and cover letter to TX05jobs@mail.house.gov.  No faxes or drop-offs, please. 

Legislative Correspondent - The Office of Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) is accepting resumes for a Legislative Correspondent position in the Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing high volume incoming constituent correspondence; and providing research for and responses to constituent correspondence in a timely fashion.  An ideal candidate should have superior research and writing skills, thoroughness and attention to detail, highly organized, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ohio connections, Intranet Quorum, and Capitol Hill experience are preferred, but are not required. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to ohio5jobs@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Staff Assistant - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner seeks a Staff Assistant in his Washington office. Successful candidates must have excellent organizational, personal, writing and communication skills. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, arranging tours, filling flag requests, answering phones, opening mail, performing legislative research and other general office duties. Wisconsin ties preferred. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to michael.lenn@mail.house.gov  with "staff assistant" in the subject line.  No phone calls please.

Spring Interns - Congressman-Elect Tim Walberg is seeking interns for the spring semester in his Washington, D.C. office. Duties include but are not limited to: answering phones and sorting mail, conducting tours within the U.S. Capitol complex, assisting staff with office correspondence, attending legislative briefings, conducting research and other projects delegated by staff.  Interested applicants should direct a resume and a writing sample to mi07internship@gmail.com with Spring Internship in the subject line.

Spring Intern (paid)– The Office of Congressman Joe Barton is in the process of looking for an intern for the spring semester. Our selection criteria can be found at: http://www.joebarton.house.gov/ConstituentServices.aspx?section=7.  If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as you can by sending a cover letter and resume. Also, Texas ties are preferred. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Emmanual Guillory at Emmanual.guillory@mail.house.gov or call 202-225-2002.