Staff Assistant -- US House Member Office

Staff Assistant - Midwest Republican seeks a highly motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills and multitasking ability to serve as a Staff Assistant in their Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: general office administrative duties, coordinating intern schedules/activities, processing tour and flag requests, and driving the Congressman to official events (car required). Prior hill experience is preferred. Midwest ties are also preferred, but not required. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Abby Camp at Abigail.camp@mail.house.gov

Staff Assistant -- House Member Personal Office

Midwest Republican seeks an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly organized Staff Assistant for Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include managing front office operations, answering phones, tour and flag requests, supporting the Member’s daily activities, providing assistance to scheduling and legislative teams, and other tasks as assigned. Qualified candidates should be personable and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Midwest.Hill.Resumes@mail.house.gov by April 8. Please include Staff Assistant in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins.

Manager, Member and Government Relations -- National Trade Association

Manager, Member and Government Relations National Trade Association representing a major manufacturing, wholesale and retail industry seeks to hire an experienced government relations professional for the position of Member and Government Relations Manager. This position is based in Alexandria, VA. Position Responsibilities: • Analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals – drafting public policy statements • Managing member relationships including assistance on issues, education regarding legislation and regulations, communications and maintenance of membership • Managing office logistics including arrangements for Board meetings (4) and staff participation in industry events (3) • Researching topics and gathering of information and statistics for use in crafting legislation • Developing communication, education and public awareness tools to support the overall legislative strategy • Developing strategies for data collection and growth of grassroots advocates database through outreach and coalition building • Assisting with special projects as needed • Working with government relations staff on all aspects of the association’s legislative and regulatory portfolio Professional Experience: • One to three years of government relations, Capitol Hill or state legislative staff experience • Experience coordinating office logistics on a small scale • Experience with database and/or membership management software • Excellent writing and organizational skills • Undergraduate or Master’s degree in relevant subject area is desirable Send your cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: dccareeroption@gmail.com

Deputy Policy Director -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Deputy Policy Director The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a bipartisan, non-profit organization committed to educating the public about issues that have significant fiscal policy impact, seeks to hire a Deputy Policy Director to study and report on federal budget policies. This individual will contribute to the organization’s analysis of federal health, tax, budget, and economic policy issues. We are looking for a team player interested in writing, researching, and publishing new content, tracking and analyzing new legislation and approaches to federal budget policy and practice, and becoming part of a growing team of budget policy thought leaders. Primary Responsibilities Lead and conduct budget policy research. Assist in the management of a team of policy researchers and oversee the production of a variety of publications. Write and edit policy papers, issue briefs, op-eds, memos and blog posts. Evaluate academic literature, economic data, and relevant government reports. Perform analysis of policy proposals, and participate in policy design efforts. Estimate and extrapolate various budgetary estimates. Disseminate policy products and other information to policymakers on Capitol Hill, bloggers, reporters, and other interested parties. Advise and assist the Campaign to Fix the Debt on various policy issues. Qualifications Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: Prior knowledge of fiscal and budgetary policy and familiarity with CBO documents. 5-15 years of experience in budget policy or related field. Proven quantitative, analytical, and research skills. Strong writing skills, especially the ability to communicate policy ideas and legislative proposals concisely and effectively to a diverse range of audiences. Ability to work in fast-paced team environments. Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel’s graphing and data manipulation functions. Background in health care policy is preferred by not required. A graduate degree in economics, public policy, or a related field is preferred. How to Apply To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and writing sample no longer than six pages to info@crfb.org. No phone calls, please. Salary package is commensurate with experience. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

Vacancies Available at DC GOP Fundraising Firm

GOP Fundraising Firm seeks Fundraising Associate Description: Opportunity to learn all aspects of political fundraising in the Washington, DC government affairs community; work with principal and other staff on all daily client fundraising activities including event planning, staffing and follow-up; collect outstanding contribution collection and contribution processing; donor research; database maintenance; list and spreadsheet management; and provides general office administrative support. Requirements: Self-starter who takes initiative; demonstrate maturity and the ability to interact professionally with clients & donors; possess strong oral & written communication skills; understand political and/or public policy; have superior organizational skills and pay close attention to detail; be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; have a team player attitude. Our office is conveniently located near Old Town metro stop, in Alexandria, Virginia. To apply, please send your resume to dcfundraising@gmail.com. GOP Fundraising Firm seeks Spring 2016 Interns Carole Goeas & Associates is pleased to announce that we are seeking interns for Summer 2016. In this role, Carole Goeas & Associates interns will be responsible for providing administrative support, researching federal issues, uploading website content, and drafting correspondence. Additional tasks will include preparing morning news clips and attending Capitol Hill events. Applicants should possess strong written communication skills, be a team player, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Since interns will interact with Congressional staff, this position requires exceptional interpersonal skills. The internship is open to both undergraduates and job-seekers. Interns will gain valuable, hands-on workplace experience and participate in unique professional development opportunities. Our office is conveniently located near Old Town metro stop, in Alexandria, Virginia. To apply, please send your resume to dcfundraising@gmail.com and provide a resume and information regarding your availability and areas of interest. Preference will be given to full-time interns. Thank you!

Program Assistant/Office Manager -- The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation

Program Assistant/Office Manager The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, a non-profit that promotes understanding and cooperation between the United States and Asia, seeks a fulltime program assistant/office manager for its Washington, D.C. office. The program assistant/office manager will have responsibilities in four areas: office operations, website management/outreach, program/executive support, and support for the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program. Responsibilities Office Operations • Maintain office equipment and supplies • Manage vendor relationships • Oversee all aspects of IT systems (including hardware, software, and basic support for Foundation staff) • Oversee D.C. office finances and serve as liaison with Montana-based financial director Website Management/Outreach • Update and maintain Foundation website (using Wordpress) • Manage website upgrades • Use iContact to distribute Foundation newsletter, announcements, and invitations • Update and manage office database Program/Executive Support • Provide administrative support for Foundation exchanges and dialogues, including scheduling, logistics, travel arrangements, and program promotion • Assist President and Vice President with administrative tasks, scheduling, and outreach activities Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program • Assist Associate Director of Programs with day-to-day operations of Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program Competitive candidates will have a degree in Asian Studies, International Relations, or a related field with two or three years of work experience. Japanese language ability strongly preferred. Computer skills and strong written and communication skills are essential. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. U.S. citizenship or current work visa is required. Position is contingent on continued funding. Send a resume and cover letter to hr@mansfieldfdn.org. Application deadline: April 6, 2016

Legislative Assistant -- Dykema Government Affairs

Legislative Assistant Job Description Dykema is seeking a Legislative Assistant to join its federal public policy team. The position will provide support to Dykema’s lobbying team including monitoring and tracking legislative and regulatory developments, attending Congressional hearings, briefings and meetings, researching policy areas and legislation and drafting legislative updates for clients. Candidates should have excellent writing, organizational and communication skills. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the legislative process. Relevant federal public policy experience, either as Capitol Hill staff or government relations experience with an association/organization is required. Interested candidates should respond with resume and cover letter to legresearchjob@gmail.com.