Job Announcements Board

Communications Director / Press Secretary: Active Rhode Island Congressional office is seeking a communications director / press secretary to handle daily media inquiries; write press releases, opinion pieces, and blogs; pitch stories to the media; oversee the member’s web and social media presence; work closely with legislative staff to effectively message policy issues; and plan and manage community events.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore seeks an energetic, motivated, and organized individual to serve as the Staff Assistant/Personal Assistant.  As Staff Assistant, the individual will manage front desk operations, serve as tour coordinator, supervise interns, greet visitors, answer telephones, process flag requests, provide administrative assistance to staff, and perform other duties as assigned.  Familiarity with Fireside preferred.  As personal assistant, the individual will be responsible for transporting the member on a daily basis and staffing the member a

Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) seeks a Legislative Correspondent/Staff Assistant to manage an active constituent correspondence program and general day-to-day front office operations. Responsibilities include sorting incoming constituent mail and phone inquiries, researching and monitoring legislation covering a broad range of policy issues, writing first drafts of constituent letters, and the timely distribution of outgoing mail.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER: Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) seeks a detail-oriented Executive Assistant/Scheduler to manage her budget and all Washington, D.C. scheduling. Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills and mature interpersonal skills. Candidates should also be highly motivated and able to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

This is not an entry-level position.

House Democratic Appropriations Committee is seeking a Communications Director to lead media and outreach efforts for Ranking Member Nita Lowey and Committee Democrats. 

Responsibilities include developing and executing messaging strategy; conducting proactive and reactive media relations; social media; and drafting press releases, op-eds, speeches, talking points, and informational material for Democratic caucus.

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) seeks a Legislative Correspondent to manage an active constituent correspondence program. Responsibilities for the position include sorting and tracking incoming mail; researching and monitoring legislation covering a broad range of policy issues; drafting language about complex legislation in an accessible manner; and timely and accurate distribution of outgoing legislative mail.

SCHEDULER – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) seeks a highly motivated, detail-orientated, and energetic individual with excellent oral and written communications skills for a scheduler position in the Washington, DC office.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR – Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester seeks experienced, hardworking, creative thinker for legislative director position. Primary responsibilities include developing, implementing and successfully advancing the office’s legislative agenda while handling policy portfolio in a fast-paced office. Legislative Director will work closely with the Member, chief of staff, and state director to advance Member’s priorities. This will involve close coordination with the legislative, communications and state outreach teams.

House Democratic Office seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle a portfolio consisting of judiciary, immigration, defense, homeland security, civil rights, and other issues. This work will also be responsible for handling certain aspects of the Congressman's work on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

This is not an entry-level legislative position; a minimum of two years of legislative or related experience is required.  Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Illinois ties a plus.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) seeks a press secretary for his Washington office.  Spanish skills and Hill experience a plus. Send resume, brief writing sample, and three references to DoggettJobs@mail.house.gov. Use title on your email “Press Secretary Application.” No drop-ins or calls please.

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) seeks a Legislative Correspondent to draft letters from an active constituency on a variety of policy issues. The Legislative Correspondent must prepare, proofread and oversee printing and distribution of constituent, commendation and grant letters; provide administrative support and assistance to Legislative Team; and perform some responsibilities of a Systems Administrator. Strong writing and grammar skills are a must. Experience with a constituent management system is preferred.

Rep. Derek Kilmer is seeking an experienced individual to take on a large legislative portfolio that includes healthcare, workforce development, education, technology and telecommunications issues. Responsibilities include staffing Rep. Kilmer on the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee. Requirements include excellent research and communications skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment, and previous public policy experience.