Tuesday, November 8, 2011

US Senate Employment Bulletin -- November 7th, 2011

Revised: November 07, 2011 at 4:56 PM

The Senate Employment Bulletin is published as a service to Senate offices choosing to advertise staff vacancies. The listing is posted online at www.senate.gov/employment and revised throughout the week.

To apply for advertised positions, please follow the application instructions at the end of each advertisement. Indicate the job referral number associated with each ad and submit a separate resume for every position for which you wish to apply.

For more information, please consult the Placement Brochure on the Web site or contact the Placement Office at (202) 224-9167.


Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.




211566

INTERNSHIP -

Senator Chris Coons’ office seeks unpaid interns for the Spring
2012 semester. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting
visitors, sorting mail, handling requests for flags and tours and
assisting front office, as well as legislative staff. This position
requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication
skills, attention to detail, poise, flexibility and an ability to
prioritize in an extremely fast-paced office. Motivated, hard-
working, and professional applicants looking to get a taste of Capitol
Hill are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send an e-
mail to coonsinterndc@gmail.com with the subject line reading
“Intern” and include a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample.
Delaware ties a plus, but not required. Absolutely no walk-ins or
phone calls.






211565

STAFF ASSISTANT -

Republican Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee seeks an administrative Staff Assistant to manage the front office. We are looking for an individual who is professional, reliable, organized, and a self-starter, who is able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Please e-mail cover letter and resume (AS SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS) to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.






211564

EDUCATION/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -

Senior Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle education, economic development, housing/homelessness, welfare, nutrition and other issues. Hill experience is preferred; significant relevant experience is required. Candidates must be self-starters, strong writers and team players. Please send resume and brief, 1-3 page writing sample to senate.legislative.assistant@gmail.com






211563

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR -

Moderate Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Director for fast paced office. Responsibilities will include managing an active staff of Legislative Assistants and Legislative Correspondents, developing and implementing legislative strategy, mentoring staff, and reviewing legislative correspondence for substance and style. 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 essential. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.






211562

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -

Progressive Northeastern member seeks a Legislative Assistant. Law degree and Hill experience preferable. Demonstrated commitment to a progressive agenda essential. The successful candidate will have the ability to produce quality work under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment, the capacity to think creatively on a range of issues, and outstanding communication and writing skills. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.






211561

JUDICIARY-TELECOM LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -

Northeast Progressive Democratic Senator, a member of the Commerce Committee, seeks a Legislative Assistant for judiciary and telecom issues. Other issues in the portfolio include gun safety, immigration and labor. This is not an entry-level position and previous Capitol Hill experience is strongly preferred. The candidate should be proactive and efficient, have strong communication skills, and work well under pressure 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.






211560

INTERNSHIP -

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand seeks highly motivated individuals for full and part-time unpaid internship in her Washington, D.C. office for the Spring 2012 semester. 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/






211559

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE -

Senior Senator from Rhode Island is seeking a Field Representative for the Providence, RI district office. Primary duties include advance work, and assistance with special projects and community outreach. The individual will also assist in the development of innovative media strategies and be responsible for various administrative functions, including office equipment support. Qualified applicants must be able to perform well in a fast-paced environment. 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.






211558

STAFF ASSISTANT -

Senior Senator from Rhode Island is presently seeking a Staff Assistant for the Washington, DC office. Primary duties include driving the Senator to and from local events, opening and sorting incoming mail and processing outgoing correspondence. This position also provides backup coverage for the reception office 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.






211557

MAIL DIRECTOR -

Democratic Office seeks qualified individual for Mail Director position. The Mail Director is responsible for all aspects of the office’s mail operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: sorting, reading, and coding mail from state for distribution to legislative correspondents; distributing all mail to appropriate staff; inspecting outgoing mail to ensure it is properly addressed; training and supervising interns in the mailroom; overseeing production of special mailings; preparing weekly reports on mail volume and maintaining the office filing and retrieving system. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong attention to detail. Experience with Internet Quorum is preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.






211556

SENATE INVESTIGATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE UNPAID INTERNSHIP -

The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is looking for undergraduate and law students to work closely with the Subcommittee’s Democratic staff on investigative and legislative issues, cover Congressional hearings and briefings, and assist in office administration for the Spring 2012 semester. Requires ability to operate in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, excellent research and writing skills, and willingness to perform clerical and telephone duties. Minimum of 20 hours per week; full time given preference. Please e-mail a brief cover letter, including the time commitment you are able to make, a resume, and an unofficial transcript to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line






211555

LAW CLERK -

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Majority Oversight & Investigations Office is seeking a full-time, unpaid Law Clerk for spring semester 2012. The position offers a law student the opportunity to gain substantive experience while participating in the legislative process. The Law Clerk will assist Committee staff in conducting document review, policy and legal research, drafting memoranda, contributing to reports and preparing for hearings. Qualifications: Applicants must be current law students or recent graduates. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding research abilities, work well in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Previous experience in government is not required, but candidates should have a general understanding of government procedure. Applicants must be available full-time beginning in January. Interested applicants should apply for this position by emailing a cover letter, resume and writing sample to HELPOversightClerk@gmail.com. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until November 30, 2011. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation






211553

COUNSEL -

Senate Committee (Majority) seeks Counsel. Responsibilities include legislative drafting and other critical legal and procedural matters. Applicants should be highly motivated team players, possess strong analytic and persuasive ability, be able to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills. Hill experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of Senate procedure and experience with the budget process a plus. Please send cover letter and resume to: senate.response@gmail.com






211550

INTERNSHIP -

The Office of Senator John Boozman (R-AR) seeks full or part-time interns to help staff in his Washington DC office for the upcoming spring semester. Interns will have an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and the federal government by working closely with the legislative, communications and constituent services staff members. Working with Legislative staff, interns will be asked to help research legislative measures, and assess their potential effects on Arkansas and the nation. Interns will also be asked to help in the mail room with opening and sorting, data entry, and writing responses to constituents. Working with communications staff, interns will learn about the Senators relationship with the media. Administratively, interns will be asked to answer telephone calls and pass along constituent concerns to the appropriate staffer. In addition, interns will provide constituents with private tours of the U.S. Capitol Building. Applicants should be highly motivated and driven individuals. Undergraduate, graduate, and law students are encouraged to apply. Priority is given to students from Arkansas, or those studying in Arkansas, who have completed at least their sophomore year of college. The positions are unpaid. Spring session dates run from January 3, 2012 – May 23, 2012, but these dates are flexible. Interested applicants should visit the webpage, www.boozman.senate.gov and click on the “apply for an internship link.” Deadline to apply is November 10. Questions should be directed to the intern coordinator, Judd Deere at Judd_Deere@Boozman.senate.gov






211548

LEGAL FELLOW -

Moderate Democrat seeks enthusiastic legal fellow to work on a variety of election reform and judiciary issues. Ideal candidate will be a team player with experience and interest in one or more of the following issue areas: election reform, the constitution, voting laws, and/or civil rights. Successful applicants will also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as an ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. THIS IS NOT A PAID POSITION. Fellow must be a licensed attorney and ideally able to work with the office for a period of six months. Applicants should e-mail a resume, legal writing sample, and a cover letter to legalfellowdem@yahoo.com






211547

SPRING INTERNS -

Senator Jeff Merkley is seeking interns for the winter/spring quarters for his Washington, D.C. office. College students and recent college graduates looking to experience firsthand how the Senate functions are encouraged to apply. D.C. interns will be paired with legislative staff based on their interests and experience and will have the opportunity to shadow the Senator for a full day. Interns will conduct policy research, draft correspondence, and support the Senate staff in day-to-day operations. Internships with Senator Merkley are unpaid. Full and part-time internships are available. Class schedules will be taken into account for the spring semester. During the school year, interns are expected to work at least one full day and at least two half days. If you are applying for the fall semester, please include what days and hours you are able to work. If your institution allows or requires college credit, that can be arranged. To apply for an internship please submit a resume, cover letter, a short essay describing what you hope to gain from the internship, a letter of recommendation and two references. The short essay should demonstrate your writing skills and interest in politics. Applications should be emailed to DC_intern@merkley.senate.gov.






211546

ENVIRONMENT LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -

Northeast Democratic Senator and senior member of the EPW Committee seeks a Legislative Assistant for environment and energy issues. This is not an entry-level position and previous Capitol Hill experience is strongly preferred. The candidate should have a strong background in environmental issues, particularly chemical safety, chemical security, brownfields, and Superfund. The candidate should also be proactive and efficient, have strong communication and analytical skills, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Please send cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. No phone calls please.






211545

SPRING 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 spring 2012 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, 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






211543

BUDGET REVIEW PROFESSIONAL -

Senate Committee seeks highly experienced professional familiar with all aspects of the federal budget with a particular emphasis on numerical work. Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience working with Excel spreadsheets. Must also possess significant experience in all Microsoft programs. Applicant also must also have knowledge of federal budget concepts, rules, and procedures. Qualified applicants should also have significant prior budgeting experience, preferably at the federal level. Applicant must also possess strong organizational ability, as well as superior quantitative and analytic skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines and excellent written and oral communications skills are necessary. Send cover letter and resume to: senate.response@gmail.com






211542

PRESS INTERN -

(Spring Semester) The Majority Staff of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is seeking an energetic, self-starting Press Intern with excellent writing and research skills, an interest in public policy, mature judgment, and the ability to work under deadline pressure. The Press Intern assists Press Staff in monitoring relevant press coverage and compiling clips, drafting press materials, updating and maintaining the Committee’s website and Facebook and YouTube pages, updating reporter contact lists, organizing press conferences, and other tasks. Those interested should send a resume, cover letter, three short writing samples, and three references to hsgacmajority@yahoo.com






211541

INTERNSHIP -

Senator Michael Bennet is now accepting full and part-time Internship applications for his Colorado and Washington, DC offices. The Internship program provides an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates. Responsibilities for interns participating in the DC program include: assisting staff with providing mail and administrative support, drafting correspondence, attending hearings and briefings, and researching legislative issues. Responsibilities for interns participating in Colorado program include: assisting Constituent Advocates on a variety of issue areas, administrative support, drafting correspondence, representing the Senate office at meetings and events, and researching legislative issues. Applicants can apply at http://bennet.senate.gov/services/internships. Print and complete the Internship Application and mail it to my office address below or e-mail it to me at rebeca_ontiveros-chavez@bennet.senate.gov






211539

SCHEDULER -

Democratic Senator seeks proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented Scheduler. Scheduler works closely with the Executive Assistant as well as legislative, press and state staff members. Scheduler will maintain the Senator’s daily and long-range schedules, including organizing invitations for the Senator, seeking staff recommendations on meeting requests and invitations for the Senator, and following up with timely RSVPs or regrets. Scheduler is also responsible for scheduling all constituent meetings in Washington for legislative staff members. Scheduler coordinates the Senator’s travel, participates in all scheduling meetings and assists with the Senator’s phone calls as needed. Minimum of 1 year of scheduling experience, preferably on Capitol Hill. Candidate must also have excellent organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to think and react quickly to challenging situations. Flexible work hours required when Senate is in session. Ability to occasionally drive Senator to local events in DC a requirement. Please submit resume, three references, and a cover letter to 2011SenateSchedulerOpening@gmail.com






211534

ECONOMIST -

The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress seeks staff economists with a serious interest in public policy research. Subject areas of interest include health economics, public finance and applied microeconomics. Successful candidates will have strong written and oral communication skills. The position requires independent research, as well as working closely with other economists on the staff, in the federal government and academics throughout the country. A full-time, professional staff position is being offered, but single-year appointments will be considered. A Ph.D. in economics is required. The Joint Economic Committee’s mission is to review economic conditions and make recommendations to Congress about a broad range of policy issues. The Committee holds hearings, conducts original research and analysis, and advises Members of Congress on economic policy. For more information on the work of the Democratic staff of the Committee, please visit our website at http://jec.senate.gov. If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, references and two short writing samples to jobs@jec.senate.gov with the subject line “Economist.” This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.






211533

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






211532

SCHEDULING ASSISTANT -

Western Democratic Senator seeks a detail-oriented, well organized Scheduling Assistant with superior judgment and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be able to prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks in a high pressure environment. The ideal candidate is able to think on their feet and be a problem solver. Duties would include vetting the initial intake of emailed, faxed, or mailed meeting requests, assembling the Senator’s nightly briefing materials, maintaining scheduling files, coordinating staff for the Senator’s meetings, and assisting with room reservations and other various tasks at the direction of the Director of Scheduling. Scheduling experience and Western ties are preferred, but not necessary. Please email a cover letter and resume to DemSenatorJob@gmail.com






211530

FALL PRESS INTERN -

Senator Charles E. Schumer’s press office seeks full-time, unpaid Fall interns in Washington, DC. Part-Time interns will also be considered but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference. It is preferable, but not required, if candidate is available immediately, and can continue work through the Fall. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, answering reporter inquiries, organizing press conferences, writing press releases and memos, conducting research and assisting the Press Staff with day-to-day operations of a very active press office. Applicants must work well under pressure, have excellent written and oral communications skills and a desire to learn. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but candidates should have a general understanding of governmental process, knowledge of the Northeast, and interest in communications. If interested, please send Cover letter, Resume and References via email to SchumerPressInternship@gmail.com






211528

PRESS INTERN -

Rocky Mountain Senior Democrat is seeking a professional and hardworking press intern to start immediately. The duties in the press area will include assisting the Press Secretary by preparing and distributing national and state news clips, assisting with satellite feeds, media monitoring, researching and distributing daily TV news reports, and additional tasks the Press Secretary may need assistance with. Western ties are a plus. A responsible commitment, willingness to work, and positive attitude are essential. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to fallpressintern@gmail.com






211527

INTERNSHIP -

Northeast Republican seeks highly motivated students for unpaid internships in the scheduling department. Ideal candidates will have ties to the Northeast and previous scheduling experience. Responsibilities include managing incoming requests, responding to inquiries and writing memos. Applicants must work independently, have strong organizational skills and be able to multi-task with short deadlines. Interns must be able to start as soon as possible, and should be available to continue through the semester. Please fax cover letter and resume to (202) 228-2646.






211523

DEPUTY COUNSEL -

Socially progressive Judiciary Committee Democrat is seeking a motivated Deputy Counsel to work on Committee issues. Hill experience is preferred, as is a practical or policy background in immigration, law enforcement, bankruptcy and/or intellectual property. Excellent writing and oral communication skills are essential. The applicant should be a creative thinker with the ability to handle multiple ongoing projects. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to DeputyCounsel.JudiciaryDem@gmail.com.






211521

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -

Democratic Senator on the Appropriations Committee is seeking a Legislative Assistant to work on defense, veterans and foreign affairs issues. Responsibilities include staffing the Senator on the Appropriations Committee, developing and advancing the Senator’s legislative agenda, providing detailed updates and analysis on relevant issues, representing the Senator in meetings with constituents, and conducting outreach to interested groups. Applicants must have significant Hill or policy experience, excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Maryland ties are a plus. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.






211516

NATIVE AMERICAN LIAISON -

Senator Tim Johnson, a member of the Committee on Indian Affairs, has an immediate opening for a Native American Liaison position in South Dakota. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication skills and be familiar with Native American issues. Applicants must be able to travel within the state on a frequent basis. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.






211513

INTERNSHIP -

Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks undergraduate students and recent graduates for full and part-time internships beginning in September. Internship responsibilities include: legislative research on policy issues for Senator’s Legislative staff in order to prepare floor speeches, hearing statements, and floor charts; constituent correspondence by letter, email, and telephone; attending hearings and other events on Capitol Hill on behalf of the office; and various administrative tasks. This is an unpaid internship. Students and recent college graduates from Midwest are strongly encouraged to apply. If interested, please submit a cover letter, a resume with three references and a writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.






211508

ECONOMIC POLICY FELLOW -

Moderate Democrat seeks a fellow to assist with tax, banking, trade, housing, and other economic policy issues. Responsibilities include generating job creation policy ideas, analyzing policy issues, meeting with constituents and stakeholders, and drafting memos. Ideal candidate will: have a graduate degree in law, business, economics, or policy; have private sector work experience; have an interest or background in innovation and high-tech manufacturing; possess strong communication skills; and be a team player. This is an unpaid fellowship, ideally lasting between six months and a year. Email cover letter and resume to: ModDemEconFellow@gmail.com.






211499

STAFF WRITER -

Our socially progressive, fiscally moderate Democratic Senate office is looking for a talented writer to join our communications team. We're looking for someone able to write in the senator's voice — casual, but eloquent — and our prose needs to match that style, whether we're talking about marriage equality or deficit reduction. Think: AP style, with lots of em dashes, as delivered from a pulpit on Sunday morning. We're looking for someone to apply that style to talking points, press releases, blog posts, blast emails, opening statements, and an occasional full-length speech. The boss is on four committees, so we need a policy sponge with a knack for research. Recovering journalists — or Ezra Klein-esque wunderkinds — fit the bill. With a number of in-state events to prepare for each week, in addition to our work in Washington, we're looking for a flexible team player who thrives on a deadline and can produce a ton of copy day in and day out. Sound like you? Submit a resume (preferably yours), a recent writing sample, and a one-page cover letter that convinces us that Twitter is important to American economic competitiveness to SenateWritingJob@gmail.com.






211491

LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP -

Senator Schumer’s DC office is seeking diligent, enthusiastic and organized undergraduate students and recent graduates for unpaid legislative internships during the upcoming fall semester. These positions provide exposure to the legislative process, while developing an understanding of how a congressional office operates. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, organizing constituent mail and the potential to assist legislative staff with research on various issues. Interns available to start immediately with full-time availability and New York ties are strongly preferred. Interested candidates please send resume, a cover letter indicating your weekly availability, a reference list and a 3 to 5 page writing sample and application available at http://schumer.senate.gov/For%20Students/intern_applications.htm to the number listed






211484

PRESS INTERN -

Western Democratic Senator seeks a self-motivated and enthusiastic Press Intern for an aggressive communications shop. Duties include monitoring, clipping and distribution of relevant news stories, mainly from TV and print. Other press responsibilities include: research, writing memos, attending press conferences, and helping to organize news interviews and radio call-ins. Previous experience with press is preferred, along with roots in the West. Applicants should have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an eagerness to learn about professional communications. This is a full-time position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and two references to westerndempressintern@gmail.com






211482

ECONOMIST -

Senate Committee seeks experienced Economist specializing in macroeconomics and fiscal policy. Ph.D. level of economics background required and comprehensive knowledge of macroeconomic modeling. Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on current economic indicators such as GDP, employment and interest rates; writing the economic analysis sections of committee reports; and preparing hearings on economic topics. Applicants should be able to analyze the impact of budget policies on both short-run and long-run economic performance. Ability to analyze the economic and distributional effects of tax policies is important, and a familiarity with health economics is also a plus. Send cover letter and resume to senate.response@gmail.com.






211477

PRESS INTERN -

Midwest Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, self-motivated 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 with 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 that will provide key foundational press experience to succeed at the next level. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.






211471

FALL INTERNS -

Senator Scott Brown seeks highly motivated students for full- and part-time Unpaid Internships for the fall semester (minimum 15 hours per week). College students and recent graduates are welcome to apply, but preference is given to applicants with Massachusetts ties. Press, scheduling, and legislative intern opportunities are available. For additional information, please visit http://scottbrown.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/internprogram. Applicants should fax resume and cover letter expressing areas of interest to 202-228-2646.






211461

ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF -

Democratic Senator seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, quick thinking person with strong writing skills to fill Assistant to the Chief of Staff position. The Assistant to the Chief of Staff is responsible for overseeing all activities of the Chief of Staff, including managing his correspondence, travel, reimbursements, meetings, phone calls, and schedule. The Assistant is also responsible for managing the Washington, DC internship program and working closely with the Scheduling team. Assistant is in charge of organizing all annual staff events. Candidate must be extremely organized, be able to exercise discretion, and possess the ability to think and react quickly to challenging situations. Flexible work hours required when Senate is in session. At least one year of Hill experience preferred. Ability to occasionally drive the Chief of Staff and/or Senator to local events in DC a requirement. Please send resume and cover letter to demassttothechief@gmail.com.






211447

FOREIGN POLICY FELLOW -

The office of Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) is looking for a Foreign Policy Fellow beginning October 2011. The Fellow will work closely with the Senator’s primary foreign policy advisor in supporting Senator Casey in his work on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, specifically his role as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Central Asian Affairs. The Fellow will be responsible for: preparing background materials and suggested questions for Committee Hearings; assisting with planning of Subcommittee Hearings chaired by Senator Casey; and support the Senator’s legislative and policy initiatives emerging from his work on the Foreign Relations Committee. The Fellow will also regularly meet with Pennsylvania constituents, outside advocacy groups, and NGO’s to share perspectives and exchange information on key foreign policy issues. The ideal candidate will possess a substantive knowledge of global affairs and have a strong understanding of the role Congress plays in the formulation of U.S. foreign policy. Preference will be provided to those with a strong regional expertise in the Middle East and South Asia. Successful applicants will also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. THIS IS NOT A PAID POSITION. Applicants must be in an established fellowship program and able to commit to a six-month rotation with the office, with preference given to those candidates able to commit to a longer duration. To apply, interested parties should e-mail a cover letter and resume to open_positions@casey.senate.gov with the subject line “Foreign Policy Fellow






211434

NEW MEDIA PRESS SECRETARY -

Senate Democrat seeks experienced New Media Press Secretary to develop and manage social media and online communications strategies. The New Media press secretary is responsible for increasing the Senator's digital presence while expanding a network of online supporters through the creative use of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, the Senator's official website, targeted email campaigns and blogger outreach. The ideal candidate for the position will offer several years of communications experience -- campaign, government or private sector -- that focuses on social media and online grassroots organizing. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate proven success in working in highly integrated environments that include communications, policy and political staff. Some traditional press secretary responsibilities round out the portfolio. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume 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.






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






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.






211276

COMMITTEE BUDGET ANALYST -

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







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

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