House GOP Jobs List -- May 14th, 2012

HOUSE GOP JOBS 5/14/2012 Legislative Correspondent- Rep. Greg Walden is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to manage and coordinate a rigorous constituent correspondence program. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills, and be assertive and efficient in their ability to organize, process, and respond to incoming mail. Prior experience in Internet Quorum (IQ) mail processing and database management is also a must. Ideal candidates would have knowledge of the legislative and political process, a strong attention to detail, and prior experience on Capitol Hill. Duties include, but are not limited to, sorting incoming letters and emails, tracking and assigning mail through IQ, drafting and sending timely responses, preparing weekly mail reports, and developing and executing regular outreach mailers. Candidates must enjoy a fast-paced and focused working environment. Please send cover letter and resume to Nathan.Rea@mail.house.gov. Legislative Correspondent- Congressman Gus Bilirakis is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to manage all aspects of constituent correspondence in his DC office. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the legislative process, excellent writing and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a familiarity with Internet Quorum (IQ). Experience on Capitol Hill is a plus. Duties include, but are not limited to, sorting incoming letters and emails, tracking and assigning mail through IQ, drafting and sending timely responses, and preparing weekly mail reports. Florida ties are preferred but not required. Interested applications should send a cover letter, resume, and one short writing sample to fl09jobs@gmail.com with “Legislative Correspondent” in the subject line. No phone calls, faxes, or drop-offs please. 5/7/2012 Legislative Assistant – Active Texas member on the Homeland Security Committee has an opening for a legislative assistant handling homeland security, border, immigration and other issues. Will provide support to committee staff in preparing member for mark-ups and hearings. Hill experience a must, homeland security experience preferred but not necessary. Send resume and cover letter to txhsla10@gmail.com. No calls please. 4/24/2012 UNPAID INTERNSHIPS: Conservative Republican Congressman seeks interns; staggered start dates, positions available immediately. Start/stop dates are very flexible. Positions may involve constituent care and contact, press assignments, research/legislative assignments, giving tours of the Capitol, and assisting staff in a million incidental and unforeseeable ways. We try to match our needs to the Intern's interests and aptitudes. Appointees will gain valuable experience in House functions and learn first-hand how the hippest and most dynamic office on The Hill operates. Conservatives with solid pro-life beliefs and strong work ethic will be a good fit. Candidates please send a letter of interest with resume, references, and some type of writing sample to HillInternship11@Gmail.com. 4/19/2012 Press Secretary – South Florida Member is seeking a communicator with some prior congressional or political press experience to manage active press shop. Candidates must possess excellent writing and oral communication skills, be proficient with social media, and have a solid understanding of developing and delivering a message to both DC and local media. Candidate must also be well organized and able to multi-task efficiently in an environment of deadlines. Additional duties include producing a bi-weekly e-newsletter, talking points, compiling and distributing daily news clips, pitching stories to local and national media outlets, media event development, and maintaining the official website. Background in or knowledge of appropriations process and foreign affairs issues is a plus, as is the ability to speak and write in Spanish (but not necessary). Please send cover letter and resume to Fl21jobs@yahoo.com with the subject line “Press Secretary”. No walk-ins or phone calls please. 4/18/2012 Legislative Assistant. Republican House member seeks an experienced legislative assistant to handle Education and Workforce Committee work, along with healthcare, foreign affairs, immigration and other issues. Strong writing skills, creativity, and minimum two years legislative experience required. Relevant committee experience, an advanced degree, or Illinois ties a plus. Email resume and writing samples to: midwestgopla@gmail.com 4/16/2012 Communications Director/Press Secretary - Rep. Greg Walden is seeking a communicator with prior congressional or political press experience to manage active press shop. Candidates must possess excellent writing and oral communication skills, be proficient with social media, and have a solid understanding of developing and delivering a message to both DC and in-district media. Candidate must also be well organized and able to multi-task efficiently in an environment of deadlines. Additional duties include producing a regular e-newsletter, speech writing, compiling and distributing daily news clips, media event development, and maintaining the official website. Background in or knowledge of Oregon/Pacific Northwest region and issues is a real plus, as is background in Energy & Commerce Committee and Natural Resources Committee issues. Please send cover letter and resume to bmacdonald@mail.house.gov. No walk-ins or phone calls please. We’ll confirm receipt with you. Paid Intern: Conservative Republican is looking for a paid, full-time intern to begin immediately. A qualified candidate will be very well-organized, responsible, dependable, and have good oral and written communication skills. Duties will include answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, running errands, and aiding the Staff Assistant and Legislative Staff as necessary. This position should lead to a full time Staff Assistant position within a few months. Interns will often act as a direct liaison between the member and constituents. No previous Hill experience necessary. All interested applicants should e-mail their cover letter and resume to il8thjobs@gmail.com