Sep 19, 2009

New Job Leads on Capitol Hill

September 17, 2009
Field Representative - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual for a field representative position in Houston. Responsibilities include staffing the Congressman, working with senior staff to determine worthwhile events when the Congressman is back in the district, representing the Congressman while he is in Washington, responding to constituent requests for general information and other inquiries, driving the Congressman, and other administrative duties as assigned. The position requires this individual to be extremely organized, a team-player, effective communicator and understands federal public policy and how it affects the constituents of CD-10. If you are interested in applying please email your resume to kara.mayfield@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-ins please.

Legislative Assistant - Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, is seeking to hire a Legislative Assistant to handle health care issues, as well as social security, budget, and tax issues. Capitol Hill experience and a background in health care issues are essential. Candidates must have strong writing and communications skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Please send cover letter and resume to matt.mandel@mail.house.gov with "Legislative Position" in the subject line.

Press Assistant - Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL) is seeking a Press Assistant with excellent writing stills and demonstrated background in new media to work in her suburban Chicago office. Duties include developing and maintaining the Member’s official House website, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other new media applications. Other responsibilities include drafting regular e-newsletters, press releases, speeches, and op-eds; compiling clips, and providing logistical support for media appearances. Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, have a keen understanding of the legislative process, and be willing to assist other staff as necessary. Technical web development expertise, campaign or Hill experience, and Illinois ties are preferred. Position may involve travel to Washington, DC. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, and one writing sample to IL13Jobs@gmail.com.

Staff Assistant - Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) has an opening for a Staff Assistant in the Washington, DC office. This position assists in managing office functions, maintains office equipment, furniture, supplies, and filing systems. Assists communications efforts by facilitating website updates, speech assistance, generating EORs, and works with graphics department. Processes large volume of tour and flag requests; staffs the front reception area, greets visitors and answers telephones; oversees Intern and Page program. Previous Hill experience is necessary. Applicant must be extremely organized, a proficient writer, able to multi-task and be self-motivated. A degree in Communications and Texas ties is preferred. Email your resume to Janet.Diaz-Brown@mail.house.gov. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Staff Assistant - Congressman Steve Scalise (LA-01) seeks a staff assistant for the Washington, D.C. office to answer phones, greet constituents and visitors, oversee tour requests and flag orders, and assist with various legislative research and correspondence tasks. The ideal candidate will be very professional, have superior communication and organizational skills, and have a good work ethic. Please email cover letter and résumé to resumesla01@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Press Assistant – Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-GA) seeks a proactive Press Assistant to report to the Communications Director. Candidates must have an understanding of new media/social networking tools and basic knowledge of traditional media outlets. Responsibilities will include daily clips, website management, managing social media tools, targeted constituent communications, and some writing of press releases and op-eds. Ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter, have excellent writing and speaking skills, and have a willingness to learn and grow. Georgia ties preferred but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to ga11jobs@gmail.com.

Unpaid Internship - The office of Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA-09) is currently seeking a full-time intern for the fall semester of 2009. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, drafting letters and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, hard working, and detail oriented. Pennsylvania ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to pa09jobs@gmail.com. No faxes or drop-offs please.

Unpaid interns - Congressman Paul C. Broun, M.D. (GA-10) is seeking full-time and part-time unpaid interns for the fall. Interns are responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, sorting mail, and faxes), assisting legislative staff with research and writing, performing constituent services (such as scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence). Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressional proceedings as the schedule allows. Highly motivated, energetic applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to GA10internship@gmail.com with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. No drop-ins for phone calls please.

September 14, 2009
Health Policy Analyst - US Rep. Bob Inglis (SC-4) seeks super-wonky, health-care nerd willing to think outside the box for changing health-care incentives using innovative conservative solutions. Good writing and knowledge of current proposals is key. For more info about Inglis' proposal, see http://inglis.house.gov/healthcaretour. Send resume and writing samples to healthcare.tour@mail.house.gov. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

September 10, 2009
Legislative Assistant - The Office of Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) seeks a proactive Legislative Assistant for the DC office whose primary focus will be staffing the Congressman on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Qualified applicants will have experience with Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Veterans’ Affairs, Science and Technology, and Natural Resources. Responsibilities include drafting committee and floor statements and questions, producing legislation and amendments, planning international Congressional trips, briefing the Congressman on relevant policy developments, and meeting and developing networks with constituents and interest groups. The ideal candidate will have several years of Hill experience, be able to manage multiple projects at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills are essential. Candidates must be a self-starter and have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and a team player. Texas ties a plus. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample letter to janet.diaz-brown@mail.house.gov, with subject line: Attn: LA – Foreign Affairs Position. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

Full-Time Unpaid Interns - The office of Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Washington, D.C. office is looking for full-time unpaid interns for the Fall. Interns are responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, sorting mail and faxes), assisting legislative staff with research and writing, performing constituent services (such as scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence) and also leading Capitol Building tours. Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressiona proceedings as the schedule allows. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and will have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. Missouri ties are a plus. Please email a resume and cover letter to Laura Hardecke at Laura.Hardecke@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
September 7, 2009

Legislative Assistant - The Office of Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) seeks a proactive Legislative Assistant for the DC office whose focus will be administration of the Victims Rights Caucus, a bi-partisan effort that advocates and provides a voice for all victims of all types of crime, including law enforcement. Qualified applicants will have exposure to most legislative areas and experience with; Small Business, House Administration, Consumer Protection, Government Reforms, Tax and Healthcare. These responsibilities include formulating and writing legislation, briefing the Congressman on relevant policy developments and staffing the Member. The ideal candidate will have several years of Hill experience, able to manage multiple projects at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills are a must. Candidates must be a self-starter and have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and building coalitions. Texas ties a plus. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to mailto:janet.diaz-brown@mailhouse.gov, with subject line: Attn: LA - VRC Position. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

Staff Assistant - The office of Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) is seeking applicants for the Staff Assistant position. Candidates must have excellent people skills and must be courteous, detail-oriented and organized. The responsibilities of this position include answering phones, greeting visitors, managing the interns, giving Capitol tours and setting up White House tours, and responding to constituent requests for flags. The ideal candidate will also be a key player in the constituent mail process. This is a fast-paced position that requires someone who can multi-task and be a team player. Virginia ties a plus but not required. Please fax resumes and cover letters to Mary Springer at 202-225-4382. No emails please.

September 3, 2009
Internship - The office of Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao, LA-02, currently has openings for fall internships in the Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors in the front office, organizing and distributing mail, managing tour requests of the Capitol and other government facilities, and assisting legislative staff in research and writing projects. Strong writing skills and Louisiana ties are desired. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to jobswithcao@gmail.com with “Fall Internship ‘09” as the subject line.

August 27, 2009
Legislative Correspondent – Representative Tim Murphy (PA-18) has an opening for a legislative correspondent (LC) in his Washington office. The LC will be responsible for organizing, researching, drafting, processing, and responding to constituent correspondences and assisting with other constituent contact projects. Responsibilities will also include assisting legislative staff in research projects and answering phones. The qualified individual should be organized and motivated with exceptional writing skills, strong research abilities, attention to detail, and expertise with Internet Quorum. Interested applicants should email a resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (preferably an example of a constituent letter) with “Legislative Correspondent” in the subject line to aric.nesbitt@mail.house.gov. Please no drop-ins, phone calls, or faxes.

August 24, 2009
Press Secretary - House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter seeks Press Secretary to report to the Communications Director. Candidates must have experience and samples available for new media campaigns to include mass blogging, Facebook, My Space, Twitter, YouTube, etc; desktop video and audio production; op-eds and news releases, and website management skills. Must be able to work late night and early morning hours and travel as needed. Writing test required for finalists. Contact John.Stone@mail.house.gov.

Unpaid Internship – The Office of Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) is currently seeking interns for fall semester 2009. Intern duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, logging and drafting constituent correspondence, assisting staff with various projects, and conducting tours of the United States Capitol Building. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and possess good written and oral communication skills. Ties to Ohio are preferred, but not required. Please send resumes and cover letters to Intern.OH07@mail.house.gov.

Fall Internship - The office of Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) has an opening for a fall internship position in our Washington, DC office. We are looking for a highly qualified candidate that is motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. Although these are unpaid positions, interns have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill, learn about the legislative process, and attended briefings of interest. Responsibilities include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to michelle.brenan@mail.house.gov. Washington State ties a plus, but not required.

Internship (unpaid) - Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-OK) is currently seeking interns for the fall of 2009 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. This is a great opportunity for college students and graduates seeking Capitol Hill experience. Please email your cover letter and resume to Larry.Calhoun@mail.house.gov

August 20, 2009
Unpaid Interns - Congressman Michael R. Turner (OH-3) is seeking full or part-time unpaid interns starting as soon as possible. Candidates will have a great opportunity to learn the legislative process, become more familiar with the role of Congress, and gain valuable Capitol Hill experience. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: answering phones, sorting mail and faxes, guiding tours of the Capitol, attending briefings and hearings, conducting legisltiave research, performing constituent services, and assisting staff members. Ohio ties are a plus but not required. Please email a resume and cover letter to jeremy.harrell@mail.house.gov .

Intern - Congressman John Boozman (AR-3) has an immediate opening for a Fall internship in his Washington, DC office. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, dependable, and professional individuals. Interns will have the opportunity to learn the legislative process and gain valuable Capitol Hill experience by assisting with administrative and legislative tasks, answering phones, sorting mail and conducting Capitol tours. Arkansas ties are encouraged, but not required. Interested candidates should send résumé and cover letter to ian.prince@mail.house.gov.

Unpaid Interns – Congressman Howard Coble (NC-06) is in need of unpaid interns for Fall 2009 in our Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phone calls, entering data and various other day-to-day office tasks! North Carolina ties are preferred. Please email a cover letter and resume to Austen Shearer at Austen.Shearer@mail.house.gov. No drop in’s please.

Fall Intern - Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-09) is seeking an individual to fill a Fall Intern position. Candidates must be able to start immediately. This internship is a perfect opportunity to gain experience on Capitol Hill. General responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, opening and sorting mail. Additional duties may include conducting research, attending hearings, handling constituent correspondence and assisting staff members. Florida ties are a plus! If you are interested in applying for this internship, please e-mail a resume, cover letter and references to Tim.Tracy@mail.house.gov.

August 13, 2009
Military Legislative Assistant - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) is hiring a Military Legislative Assistant for his Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising the Member on all issues related to the House Armed Services Committee including his position as the Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, advising the Member on other legislative issues as assigned, formulating legislative proposals, interacting with federal agencies, and building coalitions with outside groups and other members of HASC. Applicants must have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, a thorough understanding of legislative policy, and several years of Hill experience. South Carolina ties are a must and military experience is a plus. Please email a cover letter and resume to SC02MLA@mail.house.gov. No calls, faxes, or drop ins please.

August 6, 2009
Press Assistant – Congressman Jeff Flake is searching for a resourceful press assistant with a strong background in new media. Duties include maintaining website and other new media applications, compiling clips, and providing logistical support for interviews. Excellent writing skills required. The position is based in Washington, D.C. Arizona ties preferred but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to az06jobs@gmail.com.

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