Senate Employment Bulletin for September 17, 2009

Posted on 17. Sep, 2009 by clotureclub in Jobs

091601 STATE SCHEDULER/ASSISTANT TO THE STATE DIRECTOR – Democratic Senator
seeks proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented person with strong writing skills for State
Scheduler/Assistant to the State Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
maintain, manage and execute all aspects for Senator’s schedule for all days in the state,
including travel arrangements, logistics and briefing materials; organize and respond to requests
for the Senator’s time within the state; oversee state’s Scheduling/Outreach Assistant; manage
daily schedule for the State Director and the Director of State Outreach; provide phone,
correspondence and travel support for SD and DSO; maintain key databases of confidential
information; and execute special projects as needed. Ideal candidate will have minimum of 1
year administrative experience, excellent writing, communication and organizational skills, and
think and react quickly to changing situations. Long hours expected when Senator is in the
state. Please note: this position is not in the DC office. Please send resume, cover letter
and writing sample to seattleresume2009@gmail.com.

091501 STAFF ASSISTANT – Senior Democratic Senator seeks a highly motivated, energetic, wellorganized
individual for the position of Staff Assistant. Primary responsibilities include
reception duties, to include answering telephones, receiving visitors, and being the first
interaction between constituents and the Senator’s office. Candidate should have previous office
experience; be detail-oriented and highly organized; possess effective oral communication and
writing skills; and have fast and accurate typing skills, as well as a well-rounded computer
experience. An ability to work with minimum supervision, handle multiple tasks and operate in
a fast-paced environment is also required. Capitol Hill background, experience with Intranet
Quorum, and West Virginia ties a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

091502 FALL INTERNS – A western Republican Senator is seeking college students and recent college
graduates for full and part-time internships this fall term. Responsibilities include front office
support, mailroom duty, assisting leg staff with research, administrative tasks, and assisting with
special projects. Applicants must be proactive, hard-working, and have the ability to
communicate well. The internship is unpaid but it is a great opportunity for students interested in
a career on Capitol Hill. No phone calls please. Please e-mail (as separate attachments) cover
letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation to intern_coordinator@ensign.senate.gov,
or fax to (202) 228-1699, indicating ’09 Fall Internship in the subject line.

091503 CASEWORKER – Senior Republican Senator seeks a highly motivated, seasoned, wellorganized
Caseworker for position in Washington, DC. This is not an entry level position and
extensive Capitol Hill casework experience is required. The candidate must be able to initiate
and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere. The
candidate must have strong communication and writing skills. Please submit a cover letter,
resume and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

091504 PUBLICATIONS EDITOR-WRITER – Senate Select Committee on Ethics seeks
experienced, non-partisan professional to revise the Senate Ethics Manual and work
collaboratively to produce educational and training materials in printed and electronic formats.
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in English, communications or journalism or a law
degree and bar admission; at least three years of progressively responsible professional
experience writing and editing instructional manuals or handbooks or experience drafting
educational materials for publication; and exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Capitol Hill experience is desirable but not required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Fax resume to (202) 224-7416 or email mailbox_office@ethics.senate.gov.

091401 FALL INTERNS – Midwest Democratic Senator is seeking applications for fall interns. Duties
will include, but are not limited to: conducting research, drafting memos, attending hearings,
data management, constituent correspondence, and general office duties. A successful applicant
should have strong communications, writing skills, and be well equipped to work in a fast-paced
environment. Applicants should be available for at least 10-15 weeks, starting as soon as
possible. The internship is unpaid. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

091101 INTERN – Senate Democratic Office seeks college graduate intern to work at least part-time in
Office. Tasks include working with constituents, conducting research, managing mail, attending
hearings and mark-ups. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

090901 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Progressive Northeast Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative
Assistant for health issues including health care reform. This is not an entry-level position and
previous Capitol Hill experience is strongly preferred. The candidate must be able to initiate and
implement multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere, and have
strong communication and writing skills. Please send cover letter and resume to
Senate_job@yahoo.com. No phone calls please.

090902 LEGAL FELLOW – Senior Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks one law
student to work with the Judiciary Committee staff for the fall semester. Responsibilities
include: helping staff investigate judicial nominees; researching a variety of Judiciary Committee
issues including crime, constitutional law, telecommunications, privacy, and antitrust; preparing
for hearings and other Senate and Committee business; assisting with administrative tasks; and
answering constituent inquiries. A minimum of ten hours per week preferred. Fellowship is
unpaid. Please submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

090801 NATIONAL PRESS SECRETARY – Senator Casey seeks an experienced media relations
professional to serve as the National Press Secretary in a busy press office. This individual will
work with the Communications Director to implement big-picture national media strategy. The
ideal candidate will have: established relationships with traditional print and broadcast national
media, as well as familiarity with new media strategies; excellent writing, editing and time
management skills, and the ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced
environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail resume and two short
writing samples to open_positions@casey.senate.gov with the subject line “Press
Secretary.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. This office is an equal
opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion,
disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or
expression.

090402 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT – Senior Democratic Senator on health care related
Committee seeks Legislative Correspondent for an active mail program, with specific focus on
health care issues, along with other areas yet to be decided. Individual will be responsible for
drafting all constituent correspondence in their assigned issue areas and providing direct policy
support to the Legislative Assistants. Candidate should have excellent writing ability, superior
researching skills, and understanding of the legislative process in order to provide thoughtful and
substantive responses to constituent correspondence. Hill background and experience with
Intranet Quorum a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

090403 NEW POLICY DIRECTOR – The Democratic Policy Committee seeks a highly-motivated,
team-oriented individual to spearhead the Committee’s development of new policy ideas.
Applicants should be innovative “policy entrepreneurs” who have a proven track record of
developing new ideas. Candidates must have strong research, writing and communication skills,
excellent political judgment, and the ability to build and maintain networks of policy experts.
Hill experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Please e-mail cover letter and resume
to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

090404 CRIME/NARCOTICS COUNSEL/LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT- Senior Democratic
member of the Senate Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel or Legislative Assistant to handle
crime and/or narcotics issues. Successful candidate should have excellent written and oral
communications skills and the demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-pressure, results-oriented
environment. At least two years of prior Hill experience preferred; Senate or Committee
experience is a plus. Please no recent graduates. Salary commensurate with experience. Please
e-mail cover letter and resume for consideration to jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.

090301 FALL INTERNS – Senator Tom Udall seeks undergraduate students for full and part-time
unpaid internships for his Washington DC office. Candidates can expect to help staff with
research on legislative issues, attend hearings and briefings, draft correspondence, and provide
mail and administrative support. Interns will also be expected to provide tours of the Capitol for
visiting constituents. Candidates who are proactive, have strong oral and writing skills, are
detail-oriented, and able to maintain discretion are encouraged to apply. Students from all
majors encouraged to apply. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, a brief writing sample, and
three letters of recommendation to internship_program@tomudall.senate.gov.

090101 INTERNS – Committee seeks interns to work on health issues for fall semester. Interns conduct
in-depth research, attend meetings and briefings on and off the Hill, and provide critical support
to Senate Staff as they make legislative recommendations to Senator Baucus and other Senators
on the Finance Committee. The Committee’s internships for undergrads are unpaid, but
depending on individual school requirements, may be completed for college credit. Those with a
Bachelor’s degree or higher receive a stipend. Undergrads who can work a minimum of 32
hours per week are preferred. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter,
writing sample (3-5 pages), and references to finance.majority@yahoo.com.

090102 FALL INTERNS – Northeastern Democratic Senator is seeking applications for fall interns.
Duties will include, but are not limited to: conducting research, drafting memos, attending
hearings, data management, constituent correspondence, and general office duties. A successful
applicant should have strong communications and writing skills, high academic achievement,
and be well equipped to work in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be available for at
least 10-15 weeks, starting as soon as possible. The internship is unpaid, but is a fantastic
opportunity for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career on Capitol Hill or in public
policy. Please e-mail cover letter and resumes to nedemsenator@gmail.com.

083101 PRESS INTERN – A moderate Midwestern Senate Democrat is seeking a press intern for the
fall semester. Responsibilities include assisting with press clippings (with early-morning arrival),
conducting research and assisting the Washington, DC-based press office with day-to-day
operations. Applicants must be flexible, work well under pressure and have excellent written and
oral communications skills. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but
candidates should have a strong interest in communications. This is an unpaid position, but
college credit may be earned where applicable. Email resume and hours available to
INPressIntern@gmail.com.

082702 PRESS INTERN – Midwestern Democratic Senator is currently seeking a Press Intern for Fall
semester (starting in August or early September). The Press Intern assists members of the press
staff with a variety of tasks including monitoring press coverage, researching issues, drafting
press materials, compiling press lists, and carrying out administrative tasks. This is an unpaid
position, but college credit may be earned subject to the individual’s school requirements. Those
with Midwestern ties are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume, cover letter,
writing sample and references to midwestdempress@gmail.com.

082601 PRESS INTERN – Senator Barbara Mikulski’s (D-Md.) press office is accepting applications for
an unpaid Fall 2009 intern. The intern will be responsible for answering press calls, maintaining
clips, compiling media lists and contacts, and assisting in the day-to-day tasks of the Senator’s
Capitol Hill press office. This is a great opportunity for a junior or senior with an interest in
communications, journalism and/or politics. Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. No
calls please.

082401 FALL INTERNS – Senator George Voinovich’s office seeks part-time and full-time interns for
his Washington D.C. office. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to: researching
legislative issues, attending hearings, preparing follow up memos, assisting with constituent
services, and administrative duties. Applicants must be motivated, hard working and have good
communication skills. These unpaid internships are a great introduction to Capitol Hill. Ohio ties
preferred. To apply, please submit a completed application form (attached and also
available at www.voinovich.senate.gov), a current resume, a college transcript, two
references and a writing sample Internships_Voinovich@voinovich.senate.gov or fax to
(202) 228-2088.

082001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Moderate Democratic Senator seeks experienced Legislative
Assistant to support work on the Senate Commerce Committee. Issues include
telecommunications, consumer protection, small business, insurance, and privacy. Relevant Hill,
academic, and professional experienced required. Legal background preferred. Please send
cover letter and resume to frstaffer@gmail.com. No phone calls.

081301 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Junior Democratic Senator seeks applications for full-time
internship positions in the Washington, DC personal office. Duties will include, but are not
limited to the following: archiving office files, transcribing press mentions, conducting research,
drafting memos, data management, assisting with mailing projects, sorting mail, distributing
newspapers, and corresponding with constituents via telephone, mail and facsimile. A strong
applicant will have solid written and oral communication skills, a high propensity for academic
achievement, and the ability to work diligently and upon instruction in a fast-paced work
environment. Applicants should be available for a minimum of 4 weeks beginning immediately
and preference will be given to those able to devote a substantial amount of hours during the 5-
day work week (excepting federal holidays). Those in externship programs are especially
encouraged to apply. This is an unpaid internship, but it is a fantastic opportunity for individuals
who are interested in pursuing careers related to public policy on or off Capitol Hill. Those with
Delaware ties are encouraged to apply. Please email your cover letter, resume, and one 2 to
3 page writing sample to ssfw.internsearch@gmail.com. Applicants must note not only a
date range but days of availability in their cover letters. If one is available to intern beyond
the fall, note this as well.

081101 PRESS SECRETARY – Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks experienced, energetic, mediasavvy
professional to serve as Press Secretary. Position requires strong verbal and written
communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interest in public policy issues and
the ability to work with other staff on a variety of topics. Candidates must be able to work
quickly, accurately and creatively in an active environment, under tight deadlines. Candidates
must also possess excellent writing and editing skills and a team mentality. Duties will include
media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementing press strategies.
Prior Hill press experience is a plus. Please email cover letter, resume, and two writing
samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.

081102 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR –Democratic Senator seeks an experienced
Communications Director to manage press office in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Primary
responsibility will be to develop and execute multifaceted national communications strategy to
amplify and build public support for the Senator’s initiatives. Candidates must have ability to
grasp complex policy concepts and implications; excellent writing and editing skills, and
strategic planning, management and organizational skills. Candidates must have extensive onthe-
record experience and know how to effectively pitch stories, columns, op-eds and other
initiatives. Candidates must have strong, established relationships with members of the national
press. Hill experience required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email cover
letter, resume, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating
job referral number in the subject line.

081103 LABOR POLICY INTERN – Majority Policy office of a Senate Committee seeks an energetic,
organized Intern for a full-time, unpaid internship. The ability to work in a fast-paced
environment, remain flexible and meet deadlines is a must. Excellent organizational,
administrative, writing, computer, and people skills are also a must. An interest in Labor issues
is necessary. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. To
apply, please send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to
LaborPolicyintern@gmail.com.

080701 PRESS ASSISTANT- Midwest Democratic Senator seeks hard-working and energetic Press
Assistant for busy press shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, writing press
releases, helping manage Senate website, pitching local media outlets, conducting research,
drafting letters and statements, overseeing press files, and providing administrative support. Ideal
candidate will have previous Hill or campaign press experience, excellent writing and
organizational skills, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Job requires earlymorning
arrival. No calls. Please email cover letter, resume and two writing samples to
INPressSearch@gmail.com.

080302 SENIOR ENERGY ANALYST – Chairman of Senate Committee seeks Senior Budget Analyst
to handle energy and environment issues. Applicants should be highly motivated and must
possess strong quantitative and analytic skills, and the ability to meet tight deadline, excellent
written and oral communications skills and initiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or
local levels, and a background in energy and environment as well as policy expertise is ideal.
Congressional experience also a plus. Send resume and writing sample to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov or 202-228-2007.

080303 CORRESPONDENCE ASSISTANT – Democratic Senator has an immediate opening for a
Correspondence Assistant in the mailroom of Washington, DC office. Individual will be
responsible for managing large constituent electronic mail operation, archiving office documents,
maintaining office storage facilities, and assisting the Mailroom Director with other projects as
needed. Applicants must possess strong communication and technical skills, and the ability to
work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Northeast ties and knowledge of
InterTrac Constituent Management System a plus. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to
senatejobs@gmail.com with ATTN: Correspondence Assistant in the subject line.

073101 DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY – Midwest Democratic Senator seeks Deputy Press Secretary
for fast-paced communications office. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing daily
clips, drafting press releases and talking points, assisting with media events, tracking media
coverage, maintaining the office’s archiving process, and performing general press office
support. Candidates must be able to work quickly, accurately and creatively in an active
environment, under tight deadlines. Candidates must also possess excellent writing and editing
skills and a team mentality. Prior Hill or campaign press experience is a plus. Please email cover
letter, resume, and two writing samples to: demsenatepress@gmail.com.

072901 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle
transportation, infrastructure, homeland security and labor issues. Applicants should have
experience with the appropriations process, particularly with respect to transportation. Qualified
candidates will have experience and familiarity with transportation policies, regulations and
funding mechanisms. Experience working on a surface transportation authorization bill is a
plus. Successful applicants must be clear and concise writers and possess the ability to analyze
legislative policies independently in a fast-paced environment. Salary commensurate with
experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov
indicating job referral number in the subject line.

072402 PRESS INTERN – Midwestern Democratic Senator is currently seeking a Press Intern for Fall
semester (starting in August or early September). The Press Intern assists members of the press
staff with a variety of tasks including monitoring press coverage, researching issues, drafting
press materials, compiling press lists, and carrying out administrative tasks. This is an unpaid
position, but college credit may be earned subject to the individual’s school requirements. Those
with Midwestern ties are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume, cover letter,
writing sample and references to midwestdempress@gmail.com.

072201 DEPUTY SCHEDULER – Democratic Senator seeking proactive, resourceful, detail-
oriented
person with strong writing skills to fill Deputy Scheduler position. The DS works closely with
the Executive Scheduler as well as legislative, press and state staff members. DS will assist in
maintaining the Senator’s daily and long-range schedules, including organizing and investigating
invitations and requests for the Senator, developing prioritized recommendations with staff input,
and following up with timely RSVPs or regrets. DS also assists in collecting, organizing, and
delivering Senator’s daily briefing materials, as well as coordinating Senator’s incoming and
outgoing phone calls. DS also prepares, edits, and tracks Senator’s outgoing written
correspondence. DS will coordinate and execute special events and projects for the Senator. Ideal
candidate will have minimum of 1 year experience in an administrative or other similar role,
preferably on Capitol Hill. Candidates must also have excellent writing skills, discretion, and the
ability to think and react quickly to challenging situations. Flexible work hours required when
Senate is in session. Ability to occasionally drive Senator to local events in DC a requirement.
Please send resumes to senatedemds@gmail.com.

072005 ECONOMISTS – The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress
seeks a staff economist with a serious interest in macroeconomics and money and banking.
Candidates must have an interest in public policy. The position requires independent research as
well as working closely with other economists on the staff, in the federal government, and
academics throughout the country. A full-time, professional staff position is being offered, but
single-year appointments will be considered. A Ph.D. in economics or finance, or commensurate
work experience, is required. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills.
Capitol Hill experience is also a plus. The Joint Economic Committee’s mission is to review
economic conditions and make recommendations to Congress about a broad range of policy
issues. The Committee holds hearings, conducts original research and analysis, and advises
Members of Congress on economic policy. For more information on the work of the Democratic
staff of the Committee, please visit our website at http://jec.senate.gov/democrats. If interested,
please submit a resume, references, and two writing samples to: JOBS@jec.senate.gov. The
Joint Economic Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer

071303 HEALTH LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Democratic Senator on the Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle health,
aging, and Social Security. Applicants should have direct expertise in current health care issues
including health reform, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, mental health, prescription drugs,
children’s health, and appropriations. At least three years of Hill experience is required and
experience working on or with the Senate or House Health Committees and/or with the Labor,
Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee is strongly preferred
as are Rhode Island ties. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical,
negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure while juggling
multiple tasks; and sound political judgment. The Legislative Assistant will be expected to
handle relevant committee work and related constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter and
resume to senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

071304 FALL INTERNS – Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon seeks full and part-time interns for his
Washington, D.C. office. Interns will be paired with legislative staff or press based on their
interests and experience. In addition to researching legislative issues, interns will also have the
opportunity to attend hearings, prepare memos, and draft correspondence. Interns are expected to
assist with constituent services and administrative duties. Preference will be given to applicants
from Oregon. All internships are unpaid. If your institution allows or requires college credit, that
can be arranged. To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter, a short essay describing
what you hope to gain from this internship, a letter of recommendation and two additional
references by email to DC_intern@merkley.senate.gov.
070804 DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING – Senate Committee (Majority) seeks Director of
Strategic Planning to work on a variety of budget issues. Applicants should have experience
with budget issues and strong networking skills. The candidate should have the ability to meet
tight deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative and be ready
to step in and handle projects at a moment’s notice. Press experience a plus, Budget or Hill
experience preferred. Send resumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or fax to 202
228-2007.

070201 FALL LAW CLERKS – Senior Democratic Senator is seeking candidates for unpaid, full- or
part-time fall law clerkships in Senate Judiciary office. Judiciary staff advises the Senator in
areas related to terrorism, criminal and civil law, civil rights, privacy, intellectual property, and
immigration, as well as judicial nominations. Law clerks assist staff with legislative and
oversight responsibilities and engage in a range of activities, including, but not limited to,
attending hearings, conducting legal research, and drafting briefing memos for the Senator.
Some general office support is also required. Clerkship is for law students only. Ideal candidates
are 2L or 3L law students interested in government and public interest law, learning about the
legislative process, have excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to work
independently as well as part of a team. Strong written and oral communication skills and a
good sense of humor are musts. Please e-mail resume, cover letter including availability, and
a short legal writing sample for consideration to jud.law.clerk@gmail.com.

063001 APPROPRIATIONS DIRECTOR – Democrat seeks staffer to oversee appropriations and
special projects. Prior Hill and appropriations experience required. Qualified candidates must
possess strong knowledge of appropriations process. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job
referral number in the subject line.

062901 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator to
oversee computer systems in D.C. and State offices. Major responsibilities include determining
hardware, software and system functionality; maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and
software problems related to the computer network, desktop units, and other office equipment
such as blackberries, printers, video cameras; processing constituent mail; and maintaining
constituent mail database. Ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus
knowledge of Internet Quorum, Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows
server 2003, and SharePoint 2007 server software strongly recommended. Qualified candidates
should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure,
dependable and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on
computer applications, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Salary is
commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to
ussenatejobs@gmail.com.

061902 PRESS SECRETARY/SPEECHWRITER – Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced,
energetic, media-savvy professional to serve as Press Secretary/Speechwriter. Position requires
strong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interest
in public policy issues and the ability to work with a large, diverse staff on a variety of topics.
Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementing
press strategies. Individual will also be responsible for writing all speeches and presentations
from the Senator as well as coordinating speech preparation. Hill and/or journalism experience
strongly preferred. Western ties a plus. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and
writing samples to western.press.speech@gmail.com.

061702 FALL INTERNS – Senator Jon Tester’s office seeks full-time Interns for his Washington D.C.
office. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: researching legislative issues,
attending hearings, preparing follow-up memos, assisting with constituent services, and
administrative duties. Applicants must be motivated, hard-working, and have good
communication skills. These unpaid internships are a great introduction to Capitol Hill. To
apply, please submit a completed application form (available on tester.senate.gov), a cover
letter, current resume, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample via fax to
(202) 224-8594.

060402 PRESS INTERNS -The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks press interns for
fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with
Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with
communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media
distribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press clips for Senator’s review,
coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with communications office on new
media projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight
deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong
writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required.
Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. The internship is unpaid, and
applicants must be able to commit through December. To apply, please submit cover letter,
resume, and two writing samples to SenBrownPressIntern@gmail.com.

051503 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Majority staff of Senate Subcommittee seeks
experienced person to handle pension and retirement security issues. Responsibilities will
include implementing a comprehensive legislative and oversight agenda. Must have substantial
experience related to the issue areas, work well under pressure, and have strong writing,
analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Capitol Hill experience and an advanced
degree preferred. Equal opportunity employer. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and
resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the
subject line.
051404 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Moderate East Coast Democratic Senator with active
committee assignments seeks an experienced Communications Director to be part of senior
management team. Successful candidate will serve as primary on record spokesperson and show
a demonstrated ability to work quickly to communicate complex issues to multiple audiences on
behalf of the Senator. Must be an exceptional writer and editor able to quickly produce press
releases, web entries, speeches, talking points, and necessary briefing material as needed. Will be
expected to develop and implement national communication strategy, integrated with and
supportive of home-state media efforts. Will be expected to mentor others in press department
and delegate tasks to press and legislative staff as required. Strong strategic planning,
management, and organizational skills required. Candidates must have ability to monitor
Senator’s legislative activity and grasp complex policy concepts and implications, proactively
communicating them as required. Candidates should have a track record of speaking on the
record, pitching reporters on story ideas, op-eds, and other media opportunities. Established
relationships with members of the national press a plus. Hill experience (3+ years) required.
Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to
sencommdir2009@gmail.com.

031001 TRADE SPECIALIST/PROFESSIONAL STAFF – Senior Member of the Senate Finance
Committee seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to serve as Staff Director of Trade
Subcommittee, and to staff other personal office issues yet to be determined. Responsibilities
include conducting oversight and investigation of trade and competitiveness issues, as well as
developing, drafting and promoting legislation. Successful candidates will have extensive
experience in the field, and significant Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent
opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. No telephone inquiries.
Send resume and cover letter to TDPosition@yahoo.com.

013001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Moderate Democrat seeks highly qualified staffer to cover
primarily financial services and housing issues. The Senator plans to be very active on these
issues. Candidates should be highly motivated, experienced, with excellent written and oral
communication skills. Send resume to bankingstaffer@gmail.com.

123003 INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL/INVESTIGATIVE STAFF – Seeking experienced attorneys
or otherwise qualified professionals to work on the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Panel
created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to oversee the implementation of
the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Familiarity with financial services regulation, the
mortgage crisis, and the financial crisis is required. Investigative counsel and staff will work
with a team of attorneys and in conjunction with finance experts and economists to investigate
all aspects of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s TARP activities, including the use of TARP
funds, the impact of TARP on financial institutions and markets, the transparency and fairness of
the Treasury Department’s administration of TARP, and the effectiveness of foreclosure
mitigation efforts. Job responsibilities will include preparing for hearings on TARP operations,
staffing Panel members, reviewing administrative agency information, conducting interviews
with agency personnel, consultation with policy experts, and preparation of reports. Please
email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

123004 POLICY ADVISOR – Seeking experienced policy analysts to work on the bipartisan
Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of
2008 to: 1) oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) and 2)
make recommendations on regulatory reform to the next Congress and Administration.
Experience in the fields of economics, finance and banking, financial services regulation,
consumer protection, or housing policy is necessary. Job responsibilities will include research,
analysis of Working Group policy papers, preparation of briefing materials for Panel Members,
drafting report language, and offering substantive recommendations on regulatory reform to
Panel members. Please email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

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