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House
MEM-260-05 Democratic Staff of Space and Aeronautics
Subcommittee requires experienced Committee Staff
member. Ideal candidate will possess an advanced
degree and substantial knowledge of NASA programs,
missions and budget. Experience in a legislative,
agency, association, corporation or academic
environment dealing with national science policy,
especially in space and aeronautics, is required.
Responsibilities include staffing committee hearings,
markups, and oversight investigations. Requires
working collaboratively with an experienced senior
staff with advanced degrees and substantial experience
in the field. Outstanding communication skills,
analytical approach and cooperative spirit required.
Submit cover letter and resume via facsimile to (202)
225-3895.
MEM-254-05 The Committee on Ways and Means Majority
Office seeks college students or recent graduates for
full-time, paid Internships beginning January 2006.
Duties vary depending on office assigned to. The ideal
candidate would be interested in the legislative
process, highly motivated, outgoing, detail-oriented
and possess excellent computer/ administrative skills.
Applications and detailed information on our
internship opportunities and program may be found on
our intern website at
http://waysandmeans.house.gov/Special.asp?section=1139.
Only completed applications turned in by November 15th
will be accepted.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT MEM-250-05 Democratic member of
House Financial Services Committee seeks experienced
Legislative Assistant to handle Financial Services
Committee work and other legislative issues. Must have
firm grasp of housing and banking issues and at least
two years of Hill experience. Midwest ties a plus.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send
cover letter and resume to
carson.position@gmail.com.
No calls or drop-bys please.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT MEM-246-05 Congresswoman Maxine
Waters, Los Angeles Democrat, is accepting applicants
for a Legislative Assistant to handle Financial
Services committee work. Applicants must possess
substantial experience on Capitol Hill or an extensive
work history in the Housing sector and a keen
understanding of the issues of the Financial Services
Committee. Strong writing, communication and
organizational skills are necessary. Salary is
commensurate with experience. Please e-mail your
resume and writing sample to:
mikael.moore@mail.house.gov.
MEM-244-05 Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD)
seeks Interns for his Washington office. Interns will
assist the Congressman and his staff in the overall
day-to-day operations of the office by investigating
constituent requests and drafting responses, answering
telephones, greeting visitors, giving Capitol Tours
(tour guide training will be provided) and other
duties as needed. Interns will also have the
opportunity to attend committee hearings. We are a
small but fast-paced office and every effort will be
made to give the Interns a worthwhile learning
experience. Our internship positions are unpaid, full
and part-time and available year round. A minimum time
commitment is required. Applicants with Maryland ties
are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should
fax a cover letter and resume to Intern Supervisor at
202-225-3094 or e-mail to:
interncoord@yahoo.com. No
calls please.
DEPUTY SCHEDULER
MEM-243-05 - Senior Western Democratic Senator seeks
an organized, detailed-oriented person who can work in
a fast-paced environment. This person will work
directly with the Scheduler, Senator and Chief of
Staff to develop, organize, and maintain the Senator's
schedule. Position requires strong verbal and written
communication skills, effective organizational skills,
and the ability to multi-task. Hill experience,
specifically in scheduling, strongly preferred. Salary
is commensurate with experience. Please email resume
and cover letter to
deputyscheduler@gmail.com.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
MEM-240-05 Highly active and senior Democratic Member
representing southeast Texas seeks a highly organized
and creative Communications Director to control all
media operations for daily legislative activity. The
applicant must have excellent writing skills,
tenacious drive to pitch stories to media, and
aggressive attitude toward conveying the stories.
Responsibilities will include creating concise and
effective memoranda to the Member as to media spots,
comprehending the Member's legislative business,
Grafting plans for events that will generate media
interest, and developing rapport and working
relationship with other Member offices for
collaborative purposes. Hill experience is a plus but
not necessary. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please fax a resume and cover letter to (202) 226-1808
or e-mail:
Dan.Spokojny@mail.house.gov with
"Communications Director" in the subject heading.
INTERN
MEM-236-05 Congressman Raiil M. Grijalva (AZ-07) has
an opening for a fall 2005 Legislative Intern.
Qualified candidates will possess strong writing and
research skills, demonstrated ability to work
independently, attention to detail, prioritization
skills, a good sense of humor, and an interest in
education policy. Position consists of aiding
Education and Workforce Legislative Assistant in the
following areas: Researching and drafting constituent
correspondence on Education, Labor, Welfare, Senior
issues, Defense, Veterans, and Children issues. 60%;
Assisting in preparing MC for hearings, markups, and
floor votes. 15%; Conducting background research on
current legislation and impacts on AZ-07
constituencies. 15%; Attending congressional briefings
and compose summary memos. 10%. Position is unpaid,
flexible schedule, 20-25 hours a week. Please email
resume, cover letter, and ONE PAGE writing sample to
swdem.resume@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-by's,
please.
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
MEM-234-05 Active, progressive freshman Member seeks
highly motivated and organized Legislative
Correspondent with advanced writing and organizational
skills, and an understanding of issues and the
legislative process. Previous Hill LC experience a
must!!! Salary is commensurate with experience. Send
resumes to:
Resume.FL20@mail.house.gov. PLEASE NO
PHONE CALLS OR FAXES.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
MEM-233-05 The Minority Staff of the House Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence seeks an Executive
Assistant or experienced senior Staff Assistant.
Candidates must be well organized, hard-working and
detail oriented. Eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI
security clearance is required. Currently cleared
candidates desired. A high degree of professionalism
and maturity is required, as well as an ability to
work cooperatively and courteously with others. Must
be willing to work a flexible schedule, including long
hours and some late nights. Duties include answering
and screening telephone calls, database/task
management, Member and staff scheduling and performing
other administrative duties as needed. Knowledge of
the US Intelligence Community and Capitol Hill
experience highly preferred. Salary is commensurate
with experience. Please fax cover letter, resume and
references to 202-226-5068.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
MEM-229-05 Northeastern member of the Democratic
Leadership who serves as a Ranking Member on an
Appropriations Sub-Committee seeks a Legislative
Assistant to cover a portfolio comprising mainly of
agriculture appropriations, food safety, PDA and
prescription drugs, as well as other issues.
Applicants must have at least three years of
substantive legislative experience, appropriations
experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to
work under pressure. Experience with food safety is
important as member is co-chair of the Food Safety
Caucus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please
fax a resume and writing sample to 202-225-4890, to
the attention of the Legislative Director. No calls
please.
INTERNS
MEM-183-05 Representative Mike Honda, Progressive
California Democrat seeks bright, flexible, and highly
organized individuals to serve as Interns in D.C.
office. Ideal candidates will have strong written and
verbal communication skills, good research skills, and
a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. The
internship is unpaid and a California background or
experience is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
processing mail, answering phones, front office
reception, constituent correspondence, legislative
research, special projects and providing support to
Member, Chief of staff, and staff. Please email cover
letter and resume addressed to Intern Coordinator at:
cal5internship@mail.house.gov or fax to 202-225-2699.
No phone calls accepted.
Senate
STAFF ASSISTANT
102501?Staff Assistant needed for busy northeast
Democratic Senator's front office. Responsible for
greeting visitors, answering main-line telephone calls
from constituents, coordinating flag requests, and
other duties as assigned. Candidates must be able to
work well under pressure, work long hours when
necessary, communicate effectively with others,
multi-task efficiently, and understand how to
prioritize. Ability to write well and handle details
effectively are also of importance. Strong northeast
ties are required. Equal opportunity employer. Please
fax cover letter and resume indicating job referral
number to (202) 224-4477, or drop off in the Placement
Office.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
101804? Senior Democratic Senator is seeking a
Communications Director to lead creative daily and
long-term media efforts for active office.
Responsibilities include strategy development and
implementation, oversight of DC press staff, close
coordination with in-state media liaison, speech
writing and substantial editorial duties. Excellent
writing skills and national media contacts required.
Significant Capitol Hill experience highly desirable.
Salary commensurate with experience. Email
resume/writing sample/references to:
communications326@yahoo.com.
*DEPUTY SCHEDULER
100404 - Senior Western Democratic Senator seeks an
organized, detailed-oriented person who can work in a
fast-paced environment. This person will work directly
with the Scheduler, Senator and Chief of Staff to
develop, organize, and maintain the Senator's
schedule. Position requires strong verbal and written
communication skills, effective organizational skills,
and the ability to multi-task. Hill experience,
specifically in scheduling, strongly preferred. Please
fax resume and cover letter indicating job referral
number to (202) 224-4477, or drop off in the Placement
Office.
*PRESS INTERNS
050307 - Northeast Democratic press office offers Fall
2005 full-time Press Internships in their Washington,
DC office. Part-time Interns will also be considered
but candidates with full-time availability will be
given preference. The hours will be long but the
experience is priceless. Duties include compiling
press clips, organizing press conferences, conducting
research studies and assisting Communications Director
with day to day tasks. Candidates do not need to be
from the Northeast, but an understanding of the
region's geography and issues is a plus. Background in
politics and press not required but candidates must
have general understanding of governmental process and
interest in communications. Each day is different, so
flexibility and willingness to learn combined with
dedication is crucial. The positions are unpaid.
Please fax cover letter, resume and references to
(202) 228-1218.
