Job Leads in Washington, DC

Here are the latest job leads I have for those of you looking to work in a Republican office on Capitol Hill. Good luck.

July 23, 2009
Legislative Assistant - The Office of Congressman Michael C. Burgess, MD (R-TX) is seeking a Legislative Assistant whose primary focus will be the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Responsibilities of this position will include writing legislative mail, briefing the Congressman on relevant policy developments, formulating legislative proposals, interacting with federal agencies, and staffing the Member on all of the responsibilities related to the E&E Subcommittee. Strong writing and interpersonal skills are a must. The ideal candidate will have several years of Hill experience and a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and building coalitions. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample letter to burgessjobs@mail.house.gov with subject line: Attn: LA Position. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

Unpaid Interns - Howard "Buck" McKeon (CA 25), Ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, is seeking unpaid interns to for the fall/winter semester. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed. There will also be opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you. Candidates should be self motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Applicants must be able to make a minimum commitment of four days a week. California ties a plus. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mimma Faudale at mimma.faudale@mail.house.gov

Paid Intern – Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) is seeking paid interns to start mid-August through the Fall. Intern responsibilities include assisting staff with office support services, logging and drafting constituent correspondence, researching legislation, attending hearings/meetings on an as-needed basis, and leading tours of the United States Capitol building. California ties a plus, but not mandatory. Applicants should be enthusiastic, hard-working, and computer-literate. Send a resume and cover letter to Becki Herbert at becki.herbert@mail.house.gov.
July 20, 2009

Scheduler - Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) seeks an experienced scheduler for DC office. The ideal candidate will have previous scheduling experience in a congressional office and Pennsylvania ties. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Send resumes to susan.mosychuk@mail.house.gov. No calls please.

Unpaid interns - Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) seeks unpaid interns for Fall 2009 in his Washington, DC office. Duties include conducting Capitol tours, entering data, greeting visitors, addressing constituent concerns, as well as assisting with administrative and legislative tasks. Applicants should be energetic, hard working self-starters, that are detail oriented, can multi-task, and have a good sense of humor. This is a great opportunity for those seeking Capitol Hill experience. Texas ties are preferred, but not necessary. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Anne Marie Malecha at anne_marie.malecha@mail.house.gov with “Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

July 16, 2009

Staff Assistant - Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) has an opening for a Staff Assistant in the Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include project assistance, managing office functions, maintaining office equipment, furniture, and supplies, preparation of briefing materials and general office duties. Processes tour and flag requests; staffs the front reception area, greets visitors and answers telephones; oversees Intern and Page program. Previous Hill experience is preferred and Pennsylvania ties are a plus. Applicant must be extremely organized, a proficient writer, able to multi-task and be self-motivated. Knowledge of IQ system preferred. Email your resume to Rebecca.Oliver@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

Military Legislative Assistant - Republican Member of the House Armed Service Committee seeks a Military Legislative Assistant to handle his military issues. Primary responsibilities include preparing member for Committee hearings/briefings/mark ups and floor activities, developing and managing legislative initiatives, tracking legislation, writing briefing materials, constituent correspondence, and representing the Member in meetings with interested parties. Candidate must be a team player and a self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: Must have substantial understanding of the military and prior Hill experience is helpful. Maryland ties a plus. Applicant Instructions: Please e-mail resume, references and cover letter to Bud.Otis@mail.house.gov.

Interns - Republican Congressman John C. Fleming, M.D. seeks qualified, intelligent, conservative minded individuals to intern in his Washington D.C. office starting as soon as but not limited to August 10th, 2009 until Christmas Break. Duties include answering phones, sorting mail, data entry, and attending briefings. Applicants should be proficient on Microsoft Word and Excel and have a strong work ethic. Applicants with at least introductory knowledge of the legislative process are preferred. Internships are a great learning opportunity; however, all intern positions are unpaid. Class credit is available. If interested, please contact Meghan Marino in my Washington office at 202.225.2777 or email her at meghan.marino@mail.house.gov. Please visit Congressman Fleming's website at http://www.fleming.house.gov/ for more information.

District Interns (Louisiana) - Congressman John C. Fleming, M.D. seeks qualified, intelligent, conservative minded individuals to intern in his District offices in Shreveport, Bossier City, or Leesville, Louisiana starting as soon as but not limited to August 10th, 2009 until Christmas Break. Duties include answering phones, sorting mail, data entry, and attending briefings. Applicants should be proficient on Microsoft Word and Excel and have a strong work ethic. Applicants with at least introductory knowledge of the legislative process are preferred. Internships are a great learning opportunity; however, all intern positions are unpaid. Class credit is available. If interested, please contact Meghan Marino in my Washington office at 202.225.2777 or email her at meghan.marino@mail.house.gov. Please visit Congressman Fleming's website at http://www.fleming.house.gov/ for more information.

Communications Assistant - Congressman Randy Neugebauer seeks a proactive Communications Assistant. Candidates should have an understanding of social networking sites and experience working with new media tools. Responsibilities include working with Communications Director to implement new media strategy and draft some press releases and op-eds. Position will also require implementation of a proactive, targeted constituent communication strategy using email and mail. Ideal candidates will have excellent writing skills, a strong ability to use and adapt to emerging technologies and Texas ties. Please send resumes to tx19jobs@mail.house.gov. No drop-ins or calls please.

Unpaid internship - Congressman Thomas Rooney (R-FL) is seeking unpaid interns for the Fall of 2009. Interns responsibilities include: aiding staff and the Congressman, answering phone calls, processing constituent mail, giving tours, attending hearings and performing other general office duties. Applicants should be enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working. Please only apply if you are available to work a full time position M-F from 9:00am-5:00pm. Interested candidates should request an application from Michelle.Hawks@mail.house.gov.

July 13, 2009

Legislative Assistant - Congressman Scott Garrett has an opening for a Legislative Assistant handling a variety of issues including Foreign Affairs, Environment and Energy. A successful candidate will have a strong conservative philosophy, be a self-starter, able to manage multiple projects at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong writing and analytical skills are a must. Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to NJ05jobs@mail.house.gov.

Legislative Correspondent - The office of Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL) has an opening for a legislative correspondent (LC) in his Washington office. The LC will be responsible for researching, drafting, and processing constituent mail and assisting with other constituent contact projects. The ideal candidate must have strong research, writing, and organizational skills and previous hill experience with significant knowledge of IQ. Interested applicants should email a resume and a cover letter to sarah.krug@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins.

July 9, 2009

Unpaid Interns - Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is currently seeking unpaid fall interns with conservative values, who are available to start in late August or early September. Interns will be responsible for maintaining general front office duties including answering phones, conducting and scheduling tours, logging and writing office correspondence, and a variety of other administrative tasks. Applicants should be detail oriented, punctual, and have excellent communication skills. Wisconsin ties are preferred. Interested candidates should direct their cover letter and resume to Joseph Zapf at joseph.zapf@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

Unpaid Intern - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) seeks qualified, motivated, and intelligent individuals to serve as interns in his Washington, D.C. office for the fall semester. The position will involve numerous and varied tasks ranging from guiding constituents on tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, and drafting letters. Interns are additionally encouraged to further their own education by attending hearings, briefings, and other thought-provoking activities. Texas ties are encouraged, but not required. Qualified individuals should have at least some college background, a record of leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities, a strong writing ability, and a pervasive interest in the way our government operates. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Katie.Weiss@mail.house.gov.

Fall Internship - Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R-OK) is currently seeking fall interns. Interns will be responsible for maintaining general front office duties including answering phones, conducting and scheduling tours of the Capitol, logging and writing office correspondence, and a variety of other administrative assistant tasks. Applicants should be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor. Oklahoma ties are preferred but not required. Interested candidates should direct their cover letter and resume to Leslie Anderson at leslie.anderson@mail.house.gov.

July 6, 2009

Communications Director - Congressman Jeb Hensarling is searching for an experienced Communications Director. The ideal candidate for this Washington, DC,-based position is a conservative who possesses strategic messaging and management skills, a strong grasp of financial services issues, solid writing credentials, new media experience and national media contacts. This position is considered a senior member of Congressman Hensarling's management team. Pay is commensurate with experience. Please send resume and brief cover letter to tx05jobs@mail.house.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please. July 2, 2009Communications Director - Congressman Joe Pitts (R, PA-16) is looking for a Press Secretary in his Washington office. Candidates must be committed to social and economic conservatism. Candidates must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated political acumen. Academic achievement, experience, and residence in the 16th Congressional District of Pennsylvania will also be given great weight. Primary duty is to devise and implement a strategy for promoting the work of the Congressman. Tasks include communicating with the media, website management, new media management, and writing speeches, op-eds, and press releases. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to pa16jobs@gmail.com. No faxes or phone calls, please.

June 29, 2009

Communications Director - Congressman Phil Gingrey (GA-11) seeks an aggressive Communications Director with significant press and speech writing experience. Responsibilities will include developing and executing the communications strategy as well as writing speeches, press releases, and op-eds. The ideal candidate will have significant Capitol Hill experience and established media contacts, as well as strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Georgia ties are a plus, but not required. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to David.Sours@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins.

Unpaid interns - The office of Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) is seeking unpaid interns for the Fall of 2009. Candidates must be conservative Republicans. Interns will have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and briefings for staff members, assist in the constituent correspondence process, as well as with other constituent services. Responsibilities include: taking phone calls, processing constituent mail, and performing other general office duties. Applicants should be interested in the legislative process, enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working. Full or part time internships with flexible schedules are available. Interested candidates should fax their resume and cover letter to (202) 225-4382 or email tom.crosson@mail.house.gov.

Internships - The Office of Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is seeking bold, energetic, conservative individuals for paid/unpaid Fall Internships, beginning around Labor Day. During your time with our office, you will be given the opportunity to develop leadership, management, and policy experience. Duties include everything from answering phones and mail, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol, to assisting staff members and Congressman Jordan with achieving our legislative goals and constituent outreach. You will be challenged and will be given practical tools for career and academic success. Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, and able to work as part of a professional team. Fourth District/Ohio ties are a plus. Applicant Instructions: All interested persons should contact Kevin Kichinger, Internship Coordinator for Congressman Jim Jordan, at 202-225-2676 or kevin.eichinger@mail.house.gov. Please have cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample available.

June 25, 2009

Scheduler - Congressman Patrick McHenry seeks experienced scheduler for DC office. The ideal candidate will have Hill experience, North Carolina ties, and excellent organizational and time-management skills. Send resumes to parker.poling@mail.house.gov. No calls please.Internship - The office of Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) is seeking qualified interns to fill full and part-time positions for the fall semester. Work for an energetic, results-oriented Republican and gain invaluable, career-building experience on Capitol Hill by assisting in daily Congressional office duties, helping with incoming constituent communication, and aiding legislative staff and communications director on special projects. This internship is unpaid and requires a minimum time-commitment of three half-working days per week (15 hours). To apply, please fill out the application listed on our website and send it, along with a resume to the attention of Intern Coordinator (preferably in Word format) by email to ehall@mail.house.gov or fax to: 202-225-3494.

June 15, 2009

Chief Economist - Committee on Energy and Commerce Republican staff seeks economist to provide policy advice on climate change and health policy, particularly insurance, price transparency and entitlement reform. Economist will work to analyze and develop legislative policy and engage in oversight of the private sector and the Executive Branch. The economist will also work with CBO and will develop cost estimates for legislative proposals. PhD in economics preferred. Hill, agency or Executive Branch experience helpful. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send a resume and references to Ms. Lynn Walker, linda.walker@mail.house.gov.

Communications Director - Congressman John Shadegg seeks a proactive Communications Director with significant Capitol Hill experience. Candidates should have an established relationship with the press and working familiarity with issues such as health care, energy and national security. Responsibilities include developing and implementing an overall communications strategy, managing the DC press team, writing press releases, statements, op-eds, and developing new media opportunities. Ideal candidates will have impeccable writing skills and a strong ability to maintain and develop media contacts. This is not a junior position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to arizona03@gmail.com.

June 11, 2009

Legislative Assistant - Congressman Doc Hastings seeks proactive legislative staffer to take lead responsibility for multiple issues. A minimum of 2 years experience as a Legislative Assistant on the Hill is required. Qualified applicants will have experience in more than one of the following areas: nuclear waste cleanup, DOE laboratories, science, health care, tax policy, and defense. Candidates must demonstrate solid communication skills and attention to detail. Please email resume and cover letter to: resumesWA04@mail.house.gov. No calls please.