Staff Assistant

Office/Location: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: September 23, 2009
Salary Level/Range: Commensurate with experience
Proposed Starting Date: Immediate
Job Summary

North Carolina Democrat seeks outgoing, detail-oriented individual with excellent communications skills, to serve as Staff Assistant for the Washington, DC Office.  Major responsibilities include: answering phones, greeting guests, sorting and distributing mail, handling flag requests, scheduling tours, and providing administrative support for the Member, Chief of Staff, and the legislative team.  North Carolina ties and previous political and/or Hill experience a plus, but not required.  Applicants must be available to begin immediately.

Applicant Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: NC01.resume@mail.house.gov.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Fall 2009 Education Pioneers DC Metro Area Intern Job Description

Position Overview:

This position provides a unique opportunity to join an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial team and be exposed to various aspects of urban education reform. The DC Metro Area Intern will provide ongoing support in a number of areas, with opportunities for more major projects as well. Key projects driven by the intern include the following:

Database Management and Support

• Revise and maintain database of organizations and individuals associated with Education Pioneers
• Build DC Metro Area database by adding organizations and individuals as identified
• Utilize tools in the database system to enhance overall organization and system management

Logistical Coordination for Events

• Assist with managing the logistics of events, including ordering catering & supplies, set up, and preparation of materials
• Coordinate sign-up and logistics for Alumni networking and supplemental events
• Attend DC Alumni events (optional), which discuss key areas of education reform and sometimes feature speakers panel of top practitioners currently working in education reform

Additional Opportunities, Possibilities, and Responsibilities

• Manage the Local Online Community Webpage and update with pertinent information, career opportunities, events, and announcements
• Provide general office support as necessary (making copies, filing, assisting with mailings, etc.)
• Build a resource binder of education reform articles
• Support research efforts in development/ fundraising
• Offer additional ideas for projects that will enhance or support our program

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
• Knowledge of general office equipment operation and usage (copiers, fax, etc.)
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically, to organize components of a project, prioritize, and take initiative
• Ability to work independently and to project professional phone and office etiquette.
• Ability to balance multiple duties within varying time constraints.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goals-oriented environment
• Basic knowledge and interest of K-12 education reform landscape

Personal Characteristics:

• Commitment to Education Pioneers’ mission and core values of Courage, Optimism, Collaboration and Action
• Independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented self-starter
• Energetic, hard-working, and enthusiastic team player
• Flexible, resourceful, and persistent change agent
• Creative, imaginative, and innovative
• High expectations for own work product and academic/professional development

Time Commitment and Compensation:

• 5-10 hours per week, on a regular schedule agreed upon by DC Metro Area staff and the intern
• Compensation at an hourly rate

How to Apply

• Submit resume and cover letter via email to DCMetroArea@educationpioneers.org by Friday, October 2.
• We will review resumes as they are received, and will offer interviews to candidates who are a good match.

Join Delegate Chuck Caputo’s campaign

get hands on experience in one of the top targeted races in the state – just outside the DC beltway.We are recruiting field staff and interns to help us reach out to voters in the Chantilly, Centreville, and South Riding areas. Interns will focus on assistance with the campaign’s aggressive field and finance programs as well as help kick off some other interesting programs we have coming up soon. This is an excellent opportunity for college students to build their campaign resume. We have canvassing shifts that pay $8.00 per hour which occur Monday – Thursday 5:30-8:30, Saturday 11-4, and Sunday 12-5.
We are seeking field staff and interns to begin immediately.
Please send responses to jgreenberg09@gmail.com

090901 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Progressive Northeast Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Assistant for health issues including health care reform. This is not an entry-level position and previous Capitol Hill experience is strongly preferred. The candidate must be able to initiate and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere, and have strong communication and writing skills. Please send cover letter and resume to Senate_job@yahoo.com. No phone calls please.

090902 LEGAL FELLOW
Senior Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks one law student to work with the Judiciary Committee staff for the fall semester. Responsibilities include: helping staff investigate judicial nominees; researching a variety of Judiciary Committee issues including crime, constitutional law, telecommunications, privacy, and antitrust; preparing for hearings and other Senate and Committee business; assisting with administrative tasks; and answering constituent inquiries. A minimum of ten hours per week preferred. Fellowship is unpaid. Please submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

090801 NATIONAL PRESS SECRETARY
Senator Casey seeks an experienced media relations professional to serve as the National Press Secretary in a busy press office. This individual will work with the Communications Director to implement big-picture national media strategy. The ideal candidate will have: established relationship with traditional print and broadcast national media, as well as familiarity with new media strategies; excellent writing, editing and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively in a fast paced environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail resume and two short writing samples to open_positions@casey.senate.gov with the subject line “Press Secretary.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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.

090402 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Senior Democratic Senator on health care related Committee seeks Legislative Correspondent for an active mail program, with specific focus on health care issues, along with other areas yet to be decided. Individual will be responsible for drafting all constituent correspondence in their assigned issue areas and providing direct policy support to the Legislative Assistants. Candidate should have excellent writing ability, superior researching skills, and understanding of the legislative process in order to provide thoughtful and substantive responses to constituent correspondence. Hill background and experience with Intranet Quorum a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

090403 NEW POLICY DIRECTOR
The Democratic Policy Committee seeks a highly-motivated, team-oriented individual to spearhead the Committee’s development of new policy ideas. Applicants should be innovative “policy entrepreneurs” who have a proven track record of developing new ideas. Candidates must have strong research, writing and communication skills, excellent political judgment, and the ability to build and maintain networks of policy experts. Hill experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

090404 CRIME/NARCOTICS COUNSEL/LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

Senior Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel or Legislative Assistant to handle crime and/or narcotics issues. Successful candidate should have excellent written and oral communications skills and the demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-pressure, results-oriented environment. At least two years of prior Hill experience preferred; Senate or Committee experience is a plus. Please no recent graduates. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume for consideration to jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.

082001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

Moderate Democratic Senator seeks experienced Legislative Assistant to support work on the Senate Commerce Committee. Issues include telecommunications, consumer protection, small business, insurance, and privacy. Relevant Hill, academic, and professional experienced required. Legal background preferred.
Please send cover letter and resume to frstaffer@gmail.com. No phone calls.

081101 PRESS SECRETARY

Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks experienced, energetic, mediasavvy professional to serve as Press Secretary. Position requires strong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interest in public policy issues and the ability to work with other staff on a variety of topics. Candidates must be able to work quickly, accurately and creatively in an active environment, under tight deadlines. Candidates must also possess excellent writing and editing skills and a team mentality. Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementing press strategies. Prior Hill press experience is a plus. Please email cover letter, resume, and two writing samples senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

081102 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Democratic Senator seeks an experienced Communications Director to manage press office in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Primary responsibility will be to develop and execute multifaceted national communications strategy to amplify and build public support for the Senator’s initiatives. Candidates must have ability to grasp complex policy concepts and implications; excellent writing and editing skills, and strategic planning, management and organizational skills. Candidates must have extensive ontherecord experience and know how to effectively pitch stories, columns, op-eds and other initiatives. Candidates must have strong, established relationships with
members of the national press. Hill experience required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.govindicating job referral number in the subject line.

080701 PRESS ASSISTANT

Midwest Democratic Senator seeks hard-working and energetic Press Assistant for busy press shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, writing press releases, helping manage Senate website, pitching local media outlets, conducting research, drafting letters and statements, overseeing press files, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidate will have previous Hill or campaign press experience, excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment.  Job requires early morning arrival. No calls. Please email cover letter, resume and two writing samples to INPressSearch@gmail.com.
080302 SENIOR ENERGY ANALYST

Chairman of Senate Committee seeks Senior Budget Analyst to handle energy and environment issues. Applicants should be highly motivated and must possess strong quantitative and analytic skills, and the ability to meet tight deadline, excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or local levels, and a background in energy and environment as well as policy expertise is ideal. Congressional experience also a plus. Send resume and writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov or 202-228-2007.

080303 CORRESPONDENCE ASSISTANT

Democratic Senator has an immediate opening for a Correspondence Assistant in the mailroom of Washington, DC office. Individual will be responsible for managing large constituent electronic mail operation, archiving office documents, maintaining office storage facilities, and assisting the Mailroom Director with other projects as needed. Applicants must possess strong communication and technical skills, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Northeast ties and knowledge of InterTrac Constituent Management System a plus. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to senatejobs@gmail.com with ATTN: Correspondence Assistant in the subject line.
073101 DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY

Midwest Democratic Senator seeks Deputy Press Secretary for fast-paced communications office. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing daily clips, drafting press releases and talking points, assisting with media events, tracking media coverage, maintaining the office’s archiving process, 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 and editing skills and a team mentality. Prior Hill or campaign press experience is a plus. Please email cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to: demsenatepress@gmail.com.

073103 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SPECIALIST

Senate Committee (Majority) seeks an expert in performance-based management and budgeting to assist it in conducting oversight and assessing government-wide performance. Relevant experience may include work in the private sector or with state and local governments, although knowledge of the federal budget is a plus. The candidate must be able to conduct complex and cross-cutting research and analysis and present the results of such work in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner. Thoroughness and careful attention to detail, and strong oral and written communication skills, is a must. In addition, the candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks and projects, think creatively, and exercise sound discretion and judgment. Please send resumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or fax to 202 228-2007.

072901 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle transportation, infrastructure, homeland security and labor issues. Applicants should have experience with the appropriations process, particularly with respect to transportation. Qualified candidates will have experience and familiarity with transportation policies, regulations and funding mechanisms. Experience working on a surface transportation authorization bill is a plus. Successful applicants must be clear and concise writers and possess the ability to analyze legislative policies independently in a fast-paced environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov
indicating job referral number in the subject line.

072701 INCOME SECURITY BUDGET ANALYST

Chairman of Senate Committee seeks Budget Analyst to handle a variety of budget issues related to income security and unemployment. Applicants should be highly motivated and must possess strong quantitative and analytic skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or local levels strongly preferred. Health care and Congressional experience a plus. Send resume and writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov or FAX to 202-228-2007.

072401 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Republican Senator is looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in D.C. and state offices. Major responsibilities include administration and maintenance of LAN and Correspondence Management System. Ability to do computer troubleshooting (network, hardware and software) plus knowledge of BlackBerry, Windows XP and Vista, Internet Quorum, Server 2003, Corel WordPerfect, and MS Office 2007. Additional responsibilities include Website maintenance. Applicants must also possess a strong aptitude for training on computer applications. The ideal candidate should be well-organized, able to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and be dependable and flexible. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

072201 DEPUTY SCHEDULER

Democratic Senator seeking proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented person with strong writing skills to fill Deputy Scheduler position. The DS works closely with the Executive Scheduler as well as legislative, press and state staff members. DS will assist in maintaining the Senator’s daily and long-range schedules, including organizing and investigating invitations and requests for the Senator, developing prioritized recommendations with staff input, and following up with timely RSVPs or regrets. DS also assists in collecting, organizing, and delivering Senator’s daily briefing materials, as well as coordinating Senator’s incoming and outgoing phone calls. DS also prepares, edits, and tracks Senator’s outgoing written correspondence. DS will coordinate and execute special events and projects for the Senator. Ideal candidate will have minimum of 1 year experience in an administrative or other similar role, preferably on Capitol Hill. Candidates must also have excellent writing 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 send resumes to senatedemds@gmail.com.

072005 ECONOMISTS

The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress seeks a staff economist with a serious interest in macroeconomics and money and banking. Candidates must have an interest in public policy. 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 or finance, or commensurate work experience, is required. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills. Capitol Hill experience is also a plus. 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/democrats. If interested, please submit a resume, references, and two writing samples to: JOBS@jec.senate.gov. The Joint Economic Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer

071303 HEALTH LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

Democratic Senator on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle health, aging, and Social Security. Applicants should have direct expertise in current health care issues including health reform, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, mental health, prescription drugs, children’s health, and appropriations. At least three years of Hill experience is required and experience working on or with the Senate or House Health Committees and/or with the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee is strongly preferred as are Rhode Island ties. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks; and sound political judgment. The Legislative Assistant will be expected to handle relevant committee work and related constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

070804 DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING

Senate Committee (Majority) seeks Director of Strategic Planning to work on a variety of budget issues. Applicants should have experience with budget issues and strong networking skills. The candidate should have the ability to meet tight deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative and be ready to step in and handle projects at a moment’s notice. Press experience a plus, Budget or Hill experience preferred. Send resumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or
fax to 202-228-2007.

070805 TRANSPORTATION BUDGET ANALYST

Chairman of Senate committee seeks Budget analyst to handle a variety of budget issues related to banking, SBA, housing credit and transportation. Applicants should be highly motivated and must possess strong quantitative and analytic skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or local levels, and a background in banking, SBA, housing or transportation issues are ideal. Congressional experience also a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
063001 APPROPRIATIONS DIRECTOR

Democrat seeks staffer to oversee appropriations and special projects. Prior Hill and appropriations experience required. Qualified candidates must possess strong knowledge of appropriations process. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

062901 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in D.C. and State offices. Major responsibilities include determining hardware, software and system functionality; maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software problems related to the computer network, desktop units, and other office equipment such as blackberries, printers, video cameras; processing constituent mail; and maintaining constituent mail database. Ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus knowledge of Internet Quorum, Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows server 2003, and SharePoint 2007 server software strongly recommended. Qualified candidates should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure, dependable and flexible. 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. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to ussenatejobs@gmail.com.

061902 PRESS SECRETARY/SPEECHWRITER

Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, energetic, media-savvy professional to serve as Press Secretary/Speechwriter. Position requires strong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interest in public policy issues and the ability to work with a large, diverse staff on a variety of topics. Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementing press strategies. Individual will also be responsible for writing all speeches and presentations from the Senator as well as coordinating speech preparation. Hill and/or journalism experience strongly preferred. Western ties a plus. For consideration, send cover
letter, resume and writing samples to western.press.speech@gmail.com.

051503 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER

Majority staff of Senate Subcommittee seeks experienced person to handle pension and retirement security issues. Responsibilities will include implementing a comprehensive legislative and oversight agenda. Must have substantial experience related to the issue areas, work well under pressure, and have strong writing, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Capitol Hill experience and an advanced degree preferred. Equal opportunity employer. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

051404 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Moderate East Coast Democratic Senator with active committee assignments seeks an experienced Communications Director to be part of senior management team. Successful candidate will serve as primary on record spokesperson and show a demonstrated ability to work quickly to communicate complex issues to multiple audiences on behalf of the Senator. Must be an exceptional writer and editor able to quickly produce press releases, web entries, speeches, talking points, and necessary briefing material as needed. Will be expected to develop and implement national communication strategy, integrated with and supportive of home-state media efforts. Will be expected to mentor others in press department and delegate tasks to press and legislative staff as required. Strong
strategic planning, management, and organizational skills required. Candidates must have ability to monitor Senator’s legislative activity and grasp complex policy concepts and implications, proactively communicating them as required. Candidates should have a track record of speaking on the record, pitching reporters on story ideas, op-eds, and other media opportunities. Established relationships with members of the national press a plus. Hill experience (3+ years) required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to sencommdir2009@gmail.com.

031001 TRADE SPECIALIST/PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Senior Member of the Senate Finance Committee seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to serve as Staff Director of Trade Subcommittee, and to staff other personal office issues yet to be determined. Responsibilities include conducting oversight and investigation of trade and competitiveness issues, as well as developing, drafting and promoting legislation. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the field, and significant Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. No telephone inquiries. Send resume and cover letter to TDPosition@yahoo.com.

013001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

Moderate Democrat seeks highly qualified staffer to cover primarily financial services and housing issues. The Senator plans to be very active on these issues. Candidates should be highly motivated, experienced, with excellent written and oral communication skills. Send resume to bankingstaffer@gmail.com.

123003 INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL/INVESTIGATIVE STAFF

Seeking experienced attorneys or otherwise qualified professionals to work on the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Panel created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Familiarity with financial services regulation, the mortgage crisis, and the financial crisis is required. Investigative counsel and staff will work with a team of attorneys and in conjunction with finance experts and economists to investigate all aspects of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s TARP activities, including the use of TARP funds, the impact of TARP on financial institutions and markets, the transparency and fairness of the Treasury Department’s administration of TARP, and the effectiveness of
foreclosure mitigation efforts. Job responsibilities will include preparing for hearings on TARP operations, staffing Panel members, reviewing administrative agency information, conducting interviews with agency personnel, consultation with policy experts, and preparation of reports. Please email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

123004 POLICY ADVISOR

Seeking experienced policy analysts to work on the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to: 1) oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) and 2) make recommendations on regulatory reform to the next Congress and Administration. Experience in the fields of economics, finance and banking, financial services regulation, consumer protection, or housing policy is necessary. Job responsibilities will include research, analysis of Working Group policy papers, preparation of briefing materials for Panel Members, drafting report language, and offering substantive recommendations on regulatory reform to Panel members. Please email cover letter and resume to
oversightpanel@gmail.com.