Revised: June 30, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.
211432
ETHICS COUNSEL -
Senate Select Committee on Ethics seeks staff counsel with significant investigative or trial experience. Candidates must possess superior analytic and oral/written communication skills and should have at least five years of experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to 202-224-7416 or email mailbox_office@ethics.senate.gov
211431
LEGISLATIVE CLERK -
Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual for Legislative Clerk position. The Legislative Clerk is responsible for, but not limited to: compiling and formatting Senator’s daily briefing books, act as personal assistant and driver for events in DC and occasionally in WV, maintain legislative records. Backup support to scheduling and legislative staff as needed. Open, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail. Assist in maintaining mailroom. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211430
COMMITTEE COUNSEL -
Ranking Member of Senate Subcommittee is seeking attorney with domestic policy background and oversight experience. Responsibilities include investigations, drafting legislation, developing and staffing hearings, preparing memoranda, statements and speeches, and serving as senior counsel for subcommittee. Capitol Hill and/or regulatory experience preferred but not necessary. Must have excellent references and five years of experience since receiving law degree. Please email resume to: committeecounsel@gmail.com
211429
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS -
Moderate Democrat seeking a qualified Director of Operations for DC office. Applicants should have at least two years of Senate experience either as an office manager or other type of management position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the office budget, paying bills, ensuring the day to day office operations are running smoothly and acting as a contact person for the office with various departments within the Senate and Capitol complex. Knowledge of Senate Ethics, Rules, Budget and Finance procedures are a must. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211428
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Midwestern Democratic Senator is seeking a Staff Assistant for an office that is very focused on constituent services. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and oral and written communication skills. Duties may include greeting visitors to the office, answering phones, sorting and entering constituent mail, and other administrative tasks. Experience in customer or constituent service is a plus, as well as connections to the Midwest. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211427
DEPUTY STAFF DIRECTOR -
Senate Committee seeks a senior-level staffer to serve as Deputy Staff Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of Legislative Branch agencies including Architect of the Capitol, Secretary of the Senate, Senate Commission on Art, Senate Sergeant at Arms, and U.S. Capitol Police. Specific responsibilities include oversight of operations, project completion, new policy initiatives, and review of certain agency contracts. Position oversees interagency coordination for security, communications, and continuity programs. This position involves substantial administrative policy development related to rules and regulations of the Senate. Deputy Staff Director serves as Acting Staff Director in the absence of the Staff Director, and provides a wide range of advice and guidance to the Committee's activities and decisions. The Deputy Staff Director has a high degree of autonomy and decision making authority. Qualified candidates must possess at least 6 years total Congressional experience, with personal office Senate experience mandatory; knowledge and appreciation of Senate history, rules, and institutional practices; ability to identify and analyze programmatic or agency deficiencies; and financial, budgetary and management experience. Individuals must be U.S. Citizens and have, or be able to obtain, a Top Secret clearance. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211426
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR -
Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator, based in the D.C. office, to oversee computer systems in the D.C. and state offices. Major responsibilities include IT support and management of the computer/office network, hardware and software. Experience with iOS and MS software and hardware, server management and a Constituent Services System strongly preferred. Qualified candidates should be well-organized, dependable, friendly and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate skill and patience for training and supporting staff on computer applications and hardware. 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.
211425
COMMITTEE COUNSEL -
Ranking Member of Senate Subcommittee is seeking attorney with domestic policy background and oversight experience. Responsibilities include investigations, drafting legislation, developing and staffing hearings, preparing memoranda, statements and speeches, and serving as senior counsel for subcommittee. Capitol Hill and/or regulatory experience preferred but not necessary. Must have excellent references and five years of experience since receiving law degree. Please email resume to: committeecounsel@gmail.com
211424
COUNSEL -
Midwestern progressive Democratic Senate Judiciary Committee member seeks a Counsel who will be responsible for preparing for hearings, drafting bills and amendments, planning legislative strategy, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent legal, writing, and interpersonal skills. J.D. required. Several years of legal practice and prior Hill experience strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Please email cover letter and resume to dem.counsel.search@gmail.com
211422
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Moderate Democratic Senator seeks a dependable, outgoing and professional Staff Assistant for a very busy front office in Washington, DC. Duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, greeting visitors, arranging tours and distributing faxes. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skill and be able to work in a team environment. Must have Senate experience as an intern and West Virginia ties preferred. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211420
PRESS ASSISTANT -
Southern moderate Democratic Senator seeks Press Assistant for a very active communications office. Specific responsibilities include assembling daily press clips; drafting grant announcements, booking and preparing event advisories and audio/video notices; maintaining contact lists; and fielding all press requests. Must have the ability work closely with members of the communications team to write and distribute materials on tight deadlines. Strong writing skills essential. Also must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Prior Hill experience preferred, but not necessary. Please e-mail a resume, writing sample, and letter of interest to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov by close of business Friday, July 8th.
211419
UNPAID DC INTERNSHIP -
Senate Republican Conference seeks undergraduate students or recent graduates for mid-August – mid-December 2011 to assist professional staff. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, conducting research, assisting with press events, and strategically thinking with staff members regarding different governmental issues. Candidates should possess strong writing and research skills. Prior political experience is preferred; Spanish fluency a plus. Only full-time internships are available. You can learn more about the SRC by going to src.senate.gov or republican.senate.gov. Visit alexander.senate.gov to learn more about Senator Alexander who chairs the conference. Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample no more than 3 pages to resumes@src.senate.gov. Deadline for applications is June 30, 2011.
211418
FALL INTERNS -
US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Republican office) is seeking college students and recent college graduates for unpaid, full or part-time internships for the fall 2011 term. This is a policy oriented internship with responsibilities that include assisting staff with legislative research, drafting correspondence, administrative duties, preparing hearing materials, attending briefings, compiling daily press clips, and assisting with special projects. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is also appreciated. Applicants should have strong writing and verbal skills as well as an interest or background in business and economic development. No phone calls. Send a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 page writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211417
PRESS SECRETARY -
Maryland Democratic Senator seeks Press Secretary for busy media office. Duties will include, but are not limited to, writing press releases and other media deliverables, staffing events, pitching and developing relationships with members of the press and generally supporting the Senator’s press operations. Previous Hill OR outside communications experience a must. Degree in communications or journalism and Maryland ties preferred. Please e-mail resume, cover letter and two brief writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211414
PRESS ASSISTANT -
Moderate Democratic Senator is seeking a Press Assistant with sound political judgment, ability to multitask, and strong writing background. The Press Assistant is critical to successful execution of daily press operations and will be responsible for: tracking media coverage and trends; managing the official website and social media accounts; researching and maintaining press contact lists; helping to develop multimedia content; assisting press team with drafting/editing press releases, website content and other press materials. Ideal candidate is a dependable team-player who possesses a strong work-ethic, initiative and high attention to detail. Please send cover letter, resume, two one-page writing samples and references to senatepressposition@gmail.com with “PRESS ASSISTANT” in the subject line.
211412
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR -
Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in DC and State offices. Responsibilities include determining hardware, software and system requirements to meet the IT needs of the office, maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software problems related to the network, desktop devices, and other office equipment, and providing blackberry support. Knowledge of Intranet Quorum and Enterprise is recommended. Candidates should be well-organized, dependable and flexible, and able to balance multiple-tasks as well as maintain composure under pressure. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on computer applications and have strong oral and written communication skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211403
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER -
Senator Carper is seeking a Professional Staff Member to cover cyber security and homeland security issues on his active Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee subcommittee staff. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of and background in the cyber security and homeland security issues before the committee, be self-motivated, and possess excellent writing skills. Responsibilities would include developing and advancing legislation and staffing Senator Carper at hearings. Hill experience is preferred. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211396
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Republican Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle Agriculture and other policy issues. Only applicants with experience in agriculture will be considered. The ideal candidate would possess strong writing and communication skills and be able to think creatively and innovatively on policy matters. Hill experience a plus. This office is an equal opportunity employer. Please email cover letter and resume to leg.openings@gmail.com indicating “Legislative Assistant” in the subject line.
211393
PRESS SECRETARY -
Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks a Press Secretary for busy press office. Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, previous on-the-record experience and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Candidates must also possess excellent writing and editing skills and a team mentality. Responsibilities include serving as on-the-record spokesperson, drafting news releases and op-eds, implementing press strategies, and helping the Communications Director manage day-to-day press operations. Prior Hill press experience is a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211381
DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -
West Coast Democratic member of Senate leadership seeks Deputy Press Secretary for fast-paced communications office. Duties include drafting talking points and speeches; writing press releases and pitching stories to reporters; assisting with media events; tracking media coverage; assisting with new media efforts; and performing general press office support. Candidates must be able to work quickly, accurately, and creatively in an active environment, under tight deadlines. Candidates must also possess excellent writing, editing, and overall communication skills. Prior press experience desirable. This is not an entry-level position. Please email cover letter, resume, references, and three writing samples to westcoastpressjob@gmail.com.
211364
DIRECTOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT -
New York City District Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand seeks a responsible, organized, dependable, patient, and professional manager to supervise the Constituent Services department, which handles requests for assistance from constituents across the state, and to handle his/her own portfolio of constituent cases. Applicants must have significant managerial experience, the ability to delegate and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities, and the ability to interact professionally and thoughtfully with dedicated staff with diverse skills and perspectives. Applicants must be self-motivated team players; able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality; possess strong written, and oral communication skills; and be proficient working on the computer. Foreign language skills preferred. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising department of constituent liaisons responding to requests from constituents, reporting to the Senator and senior staff on the volume and nature of constituent inquiries, serving as a liaison between constituents and the relevant federal agencies involved with the constituent's issue, which requires responding to constituent correspondence, inputting data into database and file log system, writing and sending inquiries regarding constituent inquiries to relevant federal agencies and following up with agencies until matter is resolved. Responsibilities also include monitoring casework for systematic problems which might be resolved by legislative action. Past or current residency in New York preferred. Salary commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer. NO PHONE CALLS - Please send cover letter, resume and references to employment@gillibrand.senate.gov and please put "Director of Constituent Services" in the subject line of the email.
211362
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Democratic Senator seeks a personable, dependable and professional Staff Assistant for a very busy front office in Washington, DC. Duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, greeting visitors, arranging tours and distributing faxes. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, be fluent in Spanish, and be able to work in a team environment. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211355
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR -
Democratic Senator is looking for a Communications Director to manage national and in-state communications operations. The position is based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven success in designing and implementing strategic communications plans, maintaining strong relationships with reporters, producing high quality written materials, and serving as an on-the-record spokesperson. The ability to manage staff and integrate press operations with policy and political staff in a fast-moving work environment is imperative. This is a senior position. Applicants must have strong references who will attest to prior success as a communications director in legislative and governmental offices. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211335
JUDICIARY/LABOR/EDUCATION COUNSEL OR PROFESSIONAL STAFF -
Senior Member of the Senate seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to develop and implement Senator’s domestic policy agenda including judiciary, labor, education and consumer issues. Responsibilities include developing, drafting and promoting legislation and other initiatives. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the field as well as law or other advanced degree. Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. Send resume and cover letter to judiciaryposition@yahoo.com
211322
DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -
Northwest Democratic Senator seeks a Deputy Press Secretary for an active press office. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, with a thirst for legislative details and an aptitude for putting them into English. In other words, if you would take offense at being called a “policy wonk” this isn’t the job for you. Day-to-day responsibilities will include responding to media requests, drafting press releases, op-eds, talking points and content for the website; but the successful candidate will also be able to recognize press opportunities and will work with the Press Secretary and Communications Director to best capitalize on them. While this will be an opportunity to develop and grow as a media professional, this is not an entry-level position. A minimum of 3 years experience in government, media and/or communications is required. Interested candidates should e-mail their resume, writing samples and a cover letter detailing their interest in the position to: RWPressOffice@gmail.com (All inquiries regarding this position should be submitted via email.) This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression
211313
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Moderate Democratic office is looking for a Legislative Assistant to cover banking, financial services, housing and trade issues. Ideal candidates should have related Hill or private sector experience. Applicants should be highly-motivated, independent, and possess good analytical and writing skills. Please send resume to moddembankingla@gmail.com.
211311
CASEWORKER -
Moderate Democratic Senator is looking for a Caseworker. This person will serve as representative and act as a liaison with federal, state and local agencies in order to help constituents with their concerns. This person must be personable, helpful, and ready to assist any individual with his or her problem. Prior casework experience on the Hill is a must. West Virginia ties preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211308
PRESS INTERN -
Midwest Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, detail-orientated, Press Intern for busy communications shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily news clips, maintaining and updating website, drafting press releases, overseeing press lists and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a team player, who is self-motivated and has excellent time-management and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Communications background is a plus. This is an unpaid internship. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211276
COMMITTEE BUDGET ANALYST -
Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is seeking a Budget Analyst. Responsibilities include conducting oversight of regulatory agencies, developing and staffing hearings, and preparing memoranda, statements and speeches. Applicants should possess MBA, CPA, or similar educational background. Please email resume to: jobs_rep@banking.senate.gov
211276
COMMITTEE COUNSEL -
Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is seeking attorneys with banking or housing law experience. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, developing and staffing hearings, and preparing memoranda, statements and speeches. Applicants should possess excellent academic credentials and at least 3 years of private practice or regulatory experience. No Capitol Hill experience required. Please email resume to: jobs_rep@banking.senate.gov
211268
PRESS SECRETARY -
Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, dynamic communications professional to serve as Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a strong track record of building relationships with print and broadcast media, experience in implementing new media strategies, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Duties will include working with reporters, editors and producers; drafting and editing news releases, speeches and op-eds; and developing new media content. On-record experience required and Hill experience 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
211240
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR -
Moderate Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Director. Responsibilities will include managing an active staff of Legislative Assistants and Legislative Correspondents, developing and implementing legislative strategy, mentoring staff, and reviewing legislative output for substance and style. Also responsible for small legislative portfolio. Previous experience as a Senate Legislative Director is strongly preferred. Senate legislative experience as a Senior LA, Senior Policy Advisor, Counsel or similar position is required. Strong writing, management and analytical skills are a must. Issue expertise in tax, budget, entitlements and energy is also a plus. Successful candidate will be an aggressive, politically savvy leader with an ability to function in a fast-paced environment. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
211236
PRESS ASSISTANT -
Senior Democratic Senator in leadership from a Western state seeks highly motivated Press Assistant to work in the state office and assist aggressive DC-based press operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in press and possess exceptional writing skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Degree in journalism, political science, communications/PR is preferred, but not required. The candidate will be responsible for writing press releases, advancing press events, media tracking and other press related duties. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples with the words “Press Assistant Position” in the subject line to westerndemsenator@gmail.com
211219
HEALTH POLICY ADVISOR -
Senior Democrat, prominent in health care issues, seeks highly skilled health policy player for active personal office. Successful candidate must be able to generate ideas – large and small – and possess strong writing, organizational and interpersonal skills. Previous Hill experience preferred, but not required. Salary commensurate with experience. Equal opportunity employer. Please email resume to: hpaposition@gmail.com.
211191
PRESS SECRETARY/SPEECHWRITER -
Moderate Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will have strong speechwriting and writing skills, several years of Capitol Hill experience, knowledge of the Midwest and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in fast-paced office. Duties include writing speeches, press releases, talking points and advisories; overseeing weekly conference calls with state media; overseeing daily clips; some website maintenance; updating and maintaining press files; staffing press events; training and managing interns, and other related duties. Successful candidate will have the ability to conduct independent research, work well under pressure and have experience in media relations as well as have some on-the-record experience. This position reports to the Communications Director in Washington and works with press staff in the state. Please submit cover letter, resume and 4 writing samples. Email: dempressposition@gmail.com
211181
INTERNS -
A Democratic Midwestern Senator’s office is seeking energetic, organized and politically driven college students and/or recent Bachelor degree graduates for unpaid nternships. These positions provide exposure to the legislative process, while developing a strong understanding of how a congressional office operates. Intern responsibilities, include but not limited to, answering phones, leading tours, organizing constituent mail and the potential to assist legislative staff with research on a variety of issues. Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Midwestern ties are preferred. Interested candidates please send a resume, cover letter and references to MidwestSen@gmail.com
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.
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