House GOP Jobs List - January 4th, 2012

HOUSE GOP JOBS

Press Secretary - House Subcommittee chairman seeks press secretary with superior writing skills, energy, and initiative. The successful candidate will be a self starter who is politically astute and can quickly master new issues and situations, and articulate and deliver focused messages. The individual must be able to balance responding to national and trade press with need for a high profile district media engagement. This is a one person operation with responsibility for speeches, releases, statements, and website. Candidates should have at least two years of experience as a press secretary in a government, political or business environment or as a news reporter. This is a senior level position, and only candidates with appropriate experience and credentials will be considered. Resumes may be sent to houseofrep.jobs@mail.house.gov



Scheduler – Conservative House office is now accepting resumes for the position of scheduler in the Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: scheduling an active Member of Congress in both Washington and in the district, making travel arrangements for the member and staff, driving the member to events and completing other clerical work. Candidates must possess initiative, take pride in their work, have strong organizational skills, and have the ability to multi-task. Interested applicants are asked to send a resume to hilljobs2011@gmail.com with “Scheduler” in the subject line of the email. Posting expires on January 10, 2012.




12/21/2011

Internship: Congressman Jeff Landry (LA-03) has an opening for a Spring Semester Intern 2012. We are seeking a full time intern that is motivated and excited to work for our Washington DC office. Official duties will include interacting with constituents, organizing news clips, giving tours, legislative research and other possible administrative tasks. Interns should be able to multi-task and work well with others in a fun and fast paced work environment. Please understand this is an unpaid internship, but you will gain valuable work experience and a firm understanding of a congressional environment. Louisiana ties are a plus but not necessary. Please send resume to Caroline.broderick@mail.house.gov with “Spring 2012 Internship” subject line.

12/20/2011

Internship - A Midwestern Republican is currently seeking conservative internship applicants to start immediately. Interns will have an excellent opportunity to observe the inner workings of a Congressional office and assist staff with constituent services, communications, administrative tasks, and legislative research. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude. Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to midwestGOPinternship@gmail.com

Internship: The office of Congressman Steve Stivers (OH-15) is looking for interns for the spring of 2012 for our Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidates will have excellent writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. These are unpaid positions, but interns will have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill. Responsibilities include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative and communication staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Monica Hueckel at monica.hueckel@mail.house.gov Ohio ties are preferred.

Staff Assistant: Representative Bill Cassidy is looking to hire a new staff assistant whose primary responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering telephones, providing tours and arranging tour requests as well as sorting mail, handling flag requests, and assisting with other general office duties. This is an entry level position. Successful candidates must be extremely organized, personable, detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Previous Hill experience is preferred and Louisiana ties are strongly preferred. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume with "Staff Assistant" in the subject line to jobs.cassidy@gmail.com



12/15/2011

Press Secretary - House Subcommittee chairman seeks press secretary with superior writing skills, energy, and initiative. The successful candidate will be a self starter who is politically astute and can quickly master new issues and situations, and articulate and deliver focused messages. The individual must be able to balance responding to national and trade press with need for a high profile district media engagement. This is a one person operation with responsibility for speeches, releases, statements, and website. Candidates should have at least two years of experience as a press secretary in a government, political or business environment or as a news reporter. This is a senior level position, and only candidates with appropriate experience and credentials will be considered. Resumes may be sent to houseofrep.jobs@mail.house.gov

Intern: The office of Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) is looking for interns for the spring of 2012 for our Washington, D.C. office. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidates will have excellent research and writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. These are unpaid positions, but interns will have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill, learn about the legislative process, and attend briefings of interest. Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative and communication staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Jason Capeheart at jason.capeheart@mail.house.gov Texas ties are preferred, but not required.

12/14/2011

Scheduler– Republican member of Congress from Minnesota is seeking a Scheduler to organize and execute the Member’s schedule and coordinate administrative duties. Previous scheduling and/or Executive Assistant experience is desired, and Minnesota ties are a plus. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: handling all scheduling requests, coordinating member and staff travel, ensuring the Member stays on schedule, handling Member’s personal correspondence, manage front office operations, assist in driving the Congressman to events (including mornings and evenings), receiving constituents and guest in the office, and various other office management responsibilities. The ideal candidate would be highly organized, a multi-tasker with good political judgment who will work closely with the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, District Director and District Scheduler. Salary commensurate with experience. No calls or drop-ins. Please email resume and cover letter to MNGOPScheduler@gmail.com

Intern(s) - The office of Congressman Robert Latta (OH-5) is looking for interns for the spring of 2012 for our Washington, D.C. office, as well as our district offices in Bowling Green and Defiance, Ohio. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidates will have excellent research and writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. These are unpaid positions, but interns will have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill, learn about the legislative process, and attend briefings of interest. Responsibilities include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative and communication staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Erin Partee at erin.partee@mail.house.gov. Ohio ties are preferred, but not required.



12/13/2011

Internship: The Office of Congressman Mike Pence (IN-06) is accepting applications for unpaid internships in his Washington, DC office for Spring Semester 2012. Candidates should be self-motivated, team players. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: answering phones, sorting constituent mail, attending committee hearings and briefings for staff, assisting in legislative research, and giving tours of the Capitol. Interested candidates should go to http://mikepence.house.gov and submit the online application, their resume, and cover letter to penceinternshipcoordinator@mail.house.gov. Preference given to applicants with ties to Indiana, but not a requirement.

12/12/2011

Internship: Chairman Dan Burton, (R-IN) is looking for undergraduate interns with an interest in foreign policy to work with the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia in the U.S. House of Representatives. Duties will include preparing for hearings and briefings as well as assisting the subcommittee staff with administrative tasks. Conservative-minded candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, organizational and communications skills. To apply please submit a resume, cover letter, and 500-word writing sample to Brady.Howell@mail.house.gov. Dates and hours are flexible; please note availability in your cover letter. Preference will be given to full time prospects and those who are seeking credit through their University. All internships will be unpaid.

Internship: The Office of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) is accepting applications for spring and summer internships in our Washington, DC office. We are looking for a highly skilled candidate that is motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. Duties include primarily assisting with administrative tasks. However, if the individual demonstrates an excelling ability to manage primary duties, s/he will have the opportunity to take on legislative tasks such as attending hearings and briefings on behalf of the Congresswoman or partaking in meetings with the Member. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is looking to experience firsthand work in a congressional office on Capitol Hill. Interested candidates should visit our homepage (www.mcmorrisrodgers.house.gov) to receive information on deadlines and review the expectations. To apply, download the application and email the *completed application along with its requested components to dcintern.coordinator@mail.house.gov.

Intern - Congressman John Fleming, M.D. of Louisiana has an internship position available this January in his Washington D.C. office. Duties include answering phones, sorting mail, data entry, attending briefings, assisting legislative staff, and giving Capitol tours. Strong conservative philosophy a must. If interested, send a cover letter and resume to Mark Malone at mark.malone@mail.house.gov. Please visit Congressman Fleming’s website at www.fleming.house.gov for more information.

12/6/2011

Legislative Assistant: Congressman Doc Hastings seeks proactive legislative staffer to take lead responsibility for multiple issues (including education, judiciary, financial services, housing, budget, and Social Security) and to work closely with staff on Dept. of Energy issues, specifically nuclear waste cleanup. A minimum of 2 years experience on the Hill with at least a year of legislative experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the legislative process, sound judgment, attention to detail, and solid communication skills. Please email resume and cover letter to: resumesWA04@mail.house.gov. No calls please.

Spring Internship-Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) is accepting applications for spring interns in his Washington office. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to learn the inner workings of a Congressional office. Responsibilities include general administrative support, assisting press secretary with releases and press events, constituent services, and legislative research. Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, possess a strong work ethic, and thrive in a fast paced environment. Tennessee ties preferred but not required. Send cover letter and resume to wb.riggs@mail.house.gov by December 14.

12/5/2011

Internship: Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) is currently seeking spring interns for his Washington, DC office. Interns will gain valuable knowledge of widely used Hill- correspondence system and constituent outreach services. Interns will be responsible for assisting with daily office administration (answering phones, organizing mail, greeting visitors) and assisting legislative staff through: legislative research, attending briefings and hearings, and drafting memoranda. Interns will also assist with constituent services (leading tours and processing requests for information). Additional responsibilities will be given based on interest and skill. Must be able to work in a team-based atmosphere, with strong work ethic, and excellent organizational, verbal and writing skills. Please email resume and cover letter to Joanna.Brown@mail.house.gov with “Spring Internship in subject line.

IMMEDIATE INTERNSHIP OPENING: Congressman McClintock is looking for full or part time winter/spring interns for his Washington D.C. office to start in immediately. Applicants should possess conservative values, be personable, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Duties include (but are not limited to) performing administrative tasks, attending Congressional hearings, leading Capitol tours, answering phones, sorting mail, and helping legislative staff with research. Start and end dates are negotiable. While this is an unpaid internship, we are happy to work with current students looking to receive college credit for their internship. Interested applicants should send resume and brief cover letter summarizing their interest in working for Congressman McClintock to Chris.Tudor@mail.house.govwith “2012 Internship” as the subject line by January 31st.

12/2/2011

Internship - Congressman Wally Herger (R-CA) is currently seeking interns for the spring and summer of 2012 for his Washington DC office. The internship involves assisting with incoming mail, researching legislative issues, attending lectures and hearings, giving tours, working with legislative staff on special projects and assisting with other general office duties. Candidates must be self-starters, detail oriented, have excellent writing and communication skills, and be able to multi-task. A great opportunity for college students and graduates seeking rewarding Capitol Hill experience. Please email your cover letter and resume to herger.intern@gmail.com

12/1/2011

Internship: Republican Congressman Rich Nugent (FL05) is currently seeking spring interns for his Washington, DC office. Interns will be responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, passing out mail, checking 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 will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Must be motivated, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. Please email resume and cover letter to intern.fl5.ushouse@gmail.comwith “Spring Internship” and your name in the subject line.

11/30/2011

Legislative Director – Representative Howard P. “Buck” McKeon seeks Legislative Director. The Legislative Director advises the Member and Chief of Staff on all legislative activities, manages legislative office, and develops legislative initiatives, policy positions, and strategy. This position has a strong emphasis on district projects focused on resources, energy, and transportation, as well as handling other priority issues. In addition, the position makes recommendations on bills and legislative activity, monitors all floor activity, implements Member’s legislative goals, and oversees constituent mail program to ensure constituent mail is answered promptly and accurately. Candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as legislative staff for a Member of Congress, and must have a thorough knowledge of Congressional procedures. Knowledge and understanding of the effect of legislation on the district is critical. The successful candidate will effectively communicate the Members’ positions to district and Washington stakeholders both verbally and in writing. California ties and experience preferred. Email cover letter and resume to ca25jobopenings@mail.house.gov by December 15.