House GOP Jobs List -- December 6th, 2010

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December 6, 2010

Press Secretary/Communications Director –The office of Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson of Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional District is interviewing for the position of  Press Secretary/Communications Director. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and oral communications skills and previous media experience on and/or off the ‘Hill’.  Pennsylvania ties are helpful, but not necessary. Please send  your resume, references and a writing sample to nancy.billet@mail.house.gov. 

Spring Interns – Congressman  James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is currently seeking spring interns with conservative values for his Washington, DC 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.  Attention to detail and professionalism are highly valued.  Wisconsin ties preferred but not required.  This is an excellent opportunity for current college students or recent graduates interested in obtaining Capitol Hill experience.  Interested candidates should direct their cover letter and resume to WI05Internships@gmail.com with Spring Internship in the subject line.  No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Spring Internship - The office of Congressman-Elect David Schweikert (AZ-05) is seeking full-time and part-time interns for the DC office.  Duties will include assisting the legislative and senior staff by attending meetings and hearings, answering phones, aiding in constituent services, handling correspondence from the district, and providing support and assistance for various projects.  Candidates should be available to start in January, and should be motivated and ready to jump into a fast-paced environment in a freshman office. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to az05internship@gmail.com.

December 2, 2010

Executive Assistant/Scheduler – The office of Congressman Jim Gerlach is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an Executive Assistant/Scheduler position in the Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include scheduling DC meetings and events for the Congressman; processing executive correspondence; managing office internship program; and assisting with other duties as assigned.  Required skills: This is an extremely demanding position that requires someone used to working under pressure and managing multiple assignments simultaneously. Previous administrative experience and familiarity with the role is required. Candidates must be confident, meticulously organized, highly motivated, and possess excellent people skills.  Desirable skills: Pennsylvania ties and full-time Hill experience are a plus.  Please email a resume and cover letter that demonstrate required experience to: PA06jobs@gmail.com.  Please include salary requirements.  No phone calls or drop-ins.

Legislative Director - 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.

Spring Interns - Senator Scott Brown seeks highly motivated students for full- and part-time unpaid internships during the Spring Semester. Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome to apply. Massachusetts ties are preferred. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, constituent correspondence, answering phone lines, and giving Capitol tours. Minimum 15 hours per week.  To apply, please visit http://scottbrown.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/internprogram.

Interns - Texas Congressman is looking for full time, unpaid Winter/Spring interns. Internships will last start in January and last through the end of Spring/beginning of Summer.  Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will be responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, passing out mail, distributing faxes), and assisting legislative staff with research and writing. Performing constituent services (scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence) will also be an integral part of each internship. Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressional proceedings. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability.  Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and will have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. Texas ties are preferred but are not required.  Please email resume and cover letter to andy.taylor@mail.house.gov with "Internship" in the email subject line. No phone calls please.