New Job Listings on Capitol Hill

Following are GOP job leads on Capitol Hill (primarily). The dates show are the date the job originally posted. Good luck.

October 8, 2009
Press Secretary - Midwestern Republican seeks proactive Press Secretary. Responsibilities would include developing and implementing overall communications strategy; pitching stories nationally and locally in a large open media market; writing press releases, statements, op-eds, email updates and newsletters; planning press events; and helping to manage website and email program. Ideal Candidates will have impeccable writing skills, strong political instincts, and 3+ years of Hill experience. Applicants who are recent graduates who have no prior press experience will NOT BE CONSIDERED! Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a resume to HillPressJob@mail.house.gov.

Legislative Director - South Carolina Republican Congressman seeks Legislative Director to serve as chief legislative advisor and staff Member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Ideal candidate will be current/former LD or Senior LA with solid experience with transportation and Army Corps issues. Applicants must be team players and capable of providing their experienced policy and political insight into all parts of the office, including press, constituent outreach, and new media. Position also involves managing overall constituent correspondence system, including outreach mailings. Candidates must be creative thinkers who will work with staff in Washington and in the district to address legislative and local issues, including appropriations and highway bill projects, economic development opportunities, and other issues as they arise. Candidates should email a resume and cover letter to chris.berardini@mail.house.gov.

Paid Interns -The Republican House Policy Committee is looking for motivated individuals to assist a leadership office in networking, researching policy, data building and analysis, and some administrative work for the Fall Semester. The internship will NOT require constituent mail work, guided tours of the Capitol, flag requests, and other tasks normally associated with internships in a Congressional office. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and one writing sample to Randall.Thompson@mail.house.gov

Spring Internships - The Office of Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is seeking bold, energetic, conservative individuals for paid/unpaid Spring Internships, beginning early January. 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 Eichinger, 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 by November 15.

Unpaid Internship - The office of Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO) is currently seeking full-time interns 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 given the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be principled conservatives who are highly motivated, hard working, and detail oriented. Colorado ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to Kristine.Michalson@mail.house.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please.

October 1, 2009
Scheduler – A Southern Republican is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Scheduler. Scheduler responsibilities include processing all scheduling requests, coordinating Member travel and expense reimbursement, and working with the Chief of Staff and Member to make sure the daily schedule is both efficient and effective. Ideal candidate must have exceptional communication and organizational skills and be willing and able to adapt to get the job done in a stressful environment. Scheduling in this Senior Republican’s office is done through Microsoft Outlook. Hill or other scheduling experience is a major plus and Southern ties are preferred but not required. Starting pay commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to southerngopscheduler@gmail.com.

September 28, 2009
Executive Assistant / Scheduler - Congressman Connie Mack is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Scheduler. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling scheduling requests and managing the calendar, coordinating travel for the Congressman, and handling his correspondence. The ideal applicant will be a self-starter, able to handle several projects at one time, and have a strong attention to detail. Additionally, the candidate will have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to mack.scheduler@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins.

September 24, 2009
Paid Internship - Congressman John Sullivan (R-OK) is seeking an individual to fill a fall internship position. This internship is a perfect opportunity to gain Hill experience. 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. Southern ties a plus but not mandatory. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to OK01jobs@mail.house.gov.

Unpaid Internship - The office of Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R-OK) is currently seeking full-time and part-time interns 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. Oklahoma ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to Katie.wise@mail.house.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please.

September 17, 2009
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 skills 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.

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 janet.diaz-brown@mail.house.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.