Senate Employment Bulletin

Bill on Capitol Hill August 27, 2010 0

Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.

211153

INTERNS -A Democratic Midwestern Senator’s office is seeking energetic, organized and politically driven college students and/or recent Bachelor degree graduates for unpaid Fall 2010 internships. These positions provide exposure to the legislative process, while developing a strong understanding of how a congressional office operates. Intern responsibilities, include but not limited to, answering phones, leading tours, organizing constituent mail and the potential to assist legislative staff with research on a variety of issues. Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Midwestern ties are preferred. Interested candidates please send a resume, cover letter and references to MidwestSen@gmail.com

211152

PRESS INTERN -Democratic Senator seeks enthusiastic press intern for fall semester. Must possess strong writing skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Exciting opportunities include, drafting and editing press releases and e-newsletters, helping to launch the new website, assisting with in-house video production and designing constituent hand-outs and brochures. Will work directly with the press office and legislative staff. Undergrads and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211151

LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT -Senior Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Correspondents for an active mail program, with specific issues 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, experience with Intranet Quorum. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211150

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN -Senate Democratic Office seeks Administrative Intern to assist in operating office telephones, greeting office visitors, processing communication, aiding with office research, and creating and maintaining excel databases. Applicant should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Applicant must be able to start early September, and should be available to continue through the end of October. The internship may be extended, by consent of all parties, through November. This position is unpaid. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_empoyment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211148

INTERNS -Senator Scott Brown’s office is currently accepting full and part-time fall semester interns. The Intern Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates. Massachusetts ties are preferred but not required. An internship in Senator Brown’s office is a tremendous experience that provides students interested in public service an excellent opportunity to observe our democracy at work and participate in the legislative process. Interns witness the workings of the United States Congress from a unique perspective, and develop knowledge and professional skills that will prove invaluable in future career pursuits. Please visit http://scottbrown.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/internprogram for the internship application and list of required materials.

211147

STAFF ASSISTANT/DRIVER -Northeastern Democratic Senator has opening for a Staff Assistant/Driver. Main responsibilities include driving the Senator, assisting in the front office and processing mail and data-entry. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, able to work under pressure, has an excellent sense of direction and knowledge of the DC metropolitan area roadways, is well organized, and possesses strong computer skills. Successful candidate must own a car, have a clean driving record, and be available to work evenings and overtime. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line

211146

INTERNS -Western Republican Senator has immediate openings for unpaid interns for full or part-time internships in his Washington, D. C. office. The internship will entail helping staff with researching legislative issues, drafting correspondence, providing administrative and mail room support. Candidates from all majors who have strong oral and written communication skills are encouraged to apply.Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_empoyment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211144

STAFF ASSISTANT -U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand seeks a personable, dependable, patient, and professional Staff Assistant for front office/reception and office management duties in her New York City office. Applicants must be self-motivated team players; able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality; have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; and be proficient working on the computer. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering multi-line phones, greeting visitors, coordinating the internship program, ordering office supplies, distributing mail, and other office management duties. Past or current residency in New York preferred. Salary commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer. Please send cover letter, resume and references to employment@gillibrand.senate.gov.

211143

INTERNS -Senator Richard Durbin’s Chicago Office is seeking applicants for unpaid, full or part-time internships for the fall session, beginning August 30th and ending December 17th. Undergraduate students and recent graduates interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator’s district office are encouraged to apply. The Senator’s Chicago office provides assistance to constituents dealing with federal agencies and conducts community outreach on behalf of the Senator. Intern responsibilities include—assisting staff with constituent case work, providing support for community outreach efforts, answering phones, and greeting constituents. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, completed application form, and letter of recommendation to sendy_soto@durbin.senate.gov. The internship application form can be found at http://durbin.senate.gov/intern.cfm.

211142

PRESS SECRETARY -Republican Senator seeks communications professional to serve as Press Secretary on committee staff. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include: planning and implementing media strategy, including “new” media; writing press releases, talking points, op-eds and other materials. Candidate must build and maintain excellent relationships with members of the national and local media and editorial boards. This is not an entry-level position; Hill and prior homeland security experience is preferred. Candidates must have exceptional writing skills, ability to work under tight deadlines and work well as part of a team. Please e-mail a resume and writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211138

SENIOR HEALTH POLICY ADVISOR -The Majority Health Policy Office of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking a senior health policy adviser. The portfolio for this position focuses on the implementation of the coverage title of the Affordable Care Act, insurance reforms, Patient’s Bill of Rights, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, Medicare and Medicaid and candidates with a strong health policy knowledge are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include oversight and engagement of the implementation of the health reform law, researching and developing policy, negotiating and drafting legislation, working with advocates and constituents, preparing for hearings, and drafting memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who are able to multi-task and work well in a very fast-paced environment. Candidates with an advanced degree and prior Capitol Hill experience are strongly preferred. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to majorityhelphealthjob@gmail.com. Our 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.

211134

INTERNS -Senator Tom Udall seeks undergraduate students and recent graduates for full and part-time internships for his Washington DC office beginning in August. Candidates can expect to help staff with drafting correspondence, attending hearings and briefings, researching legislative issues, and providing mail and administrative support. Candidates who are proactive and detail-oriented, have strong oral and writing skills, and able to maintain discretion are encouraged to apply. Students from all majors encouraged to apply. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and a brief (2-3 page) writing sample to internship_program@tomudall.senate.gov. No phone calls please.

211132

PRESS SECRETARY -Senior Democratic Chairman seeks an experienced media relations professional to serve as Press Secretary in a busy committee office. This individual will work with communications staff in the senator’s personal office to coordinate messaging, but will be the primary committee spokesperson and will manage the committee media outreach. The successful candidate will have at least three years of on-the-record experience, be a self-starter who can build and maintain relationships with the national media, and excellent writing, editing and time management skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and three writing samples to presssecretary.opening@gmail.com.

211128

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP -U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill’s (D-MO) Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for full- or part-time unpaid communications internships for fall 2010. Duties will include tracking press clips and traffic on social media networks, updating and maintaining press contact lists, writing short press releases, and assisting with the office’s day-to-day communications operation. Applicants should have a strong interest in political communications, new media, or journalism. Missouri ties are a plus. Please email your resume and cover letter to laura_myron@mccaskill.senate.gov with Communications Internship in the subject line by August 13.

211127

PRESS SECRETARY -Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, highly-skilled media professional to join a busy four-person press shop. This is not an entry-level position. The successful candidate will have at least three years of experience working in a high-visibility, fast-paced major media market, with a broad portfolio of highly-polished clips (speeches, published articles, statements and press releases). Must have on-the-record experience, very good references and experience staffing a high-profile public figure. Knowledge of issues affecting the West Coast strongly preferred. Experience with web development and video production is also a plus. This position is based in Washington, D.C. Please send cover letter, resume and 5 writing samples to us_senate_job@yahoo.com

211116

FALL INTERNS -US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Republican office) is seeking college students and recent college graduates for unpaid, full or part-time internships for the fall 2010 term. This is a policy oriented internship with responsibilities that include assisting staff with legislative research, drafting correspondence, administrative duties, preparing hearing materials, attending briefings, compiling daily press clips, and assisting with special projects. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is also appreciated. Applicants should have strong writing and verbal skills as well as an interest or background in business and economic development. No phone calls please. Send a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 page writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211100

PRESS INTERN -Senator Lieberman’s office is seeking a full-time, unpaid Press Intern for the fall semester. Responsibilities include media monitoring, assembling press clips, website maintenance, video editing, and other assorted projects. Hill experience and Connecticut ties are a plus. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Press@lieberman.senate.gov.

211095

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER -Democratic Committee Chairman of economic-oriented committee seeking self-starting, energetic senior candidate to handle national security and manufacturing portfolio. Qualified candidates will have special policy expertise in dual-use export controls, export promotion, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and bank secrecy, economic sanctions, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and industrial production; excellent oral and written communications skills; and strong research skills. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible Capitol Hill experience, an active security clearance, and extensive network of relationships with the Departments of Commerce and Treasury, and other appropriate federal agencies. Duties will include developing and implementing the Chairman’s legislative agenda; management and oversight of committee hearings; developing relationships with congressional staff and outside interest and advocacy groups; and advancement of legislative priorities. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience.

211091

PRESS INTERN -Moderate Southern Democratic Senator seeks energetic intern with excellent writing skills for fast-paced press office. Duties include: updating Web site, daily clips, drafting letters, writing press releases and general press office support. Candidates must be able to write quickly and accurately. Ideal candidates are recent college grads or students with flexible schedules who are interested in working in a Capitol Hill press office. Unpaid internship is open immediately and lasts through fall semester. Please email cover letter, resume and one writing sample to southerndempressjob@gmail.com.

211083

INTERN -Senator Kirsten Gillibrand seeks highly motivated individuals for full and part-time unpaid internship in her Washington, D.C. office. Students and recent college graduates from New York State are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week between the hours of 9 AM and 6 PM. Applications must be emailed to Gillibrand_Internship@gillibrand.senate.gov. The application can be found on Senator Gillibrand’s website at http://gillibrand.senate.gov/.

211068

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -West Coast Democratic Senator on the Finance Committee seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle trade, defense and veterans’ policy matters. These issues are a top priority for the Senator, and the candidate must be ready to pursue an aggressive agenda. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in foreign policy and military and national security issues, be able to develop and push legislation, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks on short deadline. Prior Hill experience is preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211065

DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander is seeking a D.C.-based Deputy Press Secretary. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of Hill or related public policy experience, with at least a year in a press-related position (or a strong journalism/media background). Must be a self-starter with new-media savvy and the ability to think creatively, and able to work long hours under pressure in order to respond quickly to deadlines and media opportunities. Candidates must have outstanding writing skills. Tennessee ties preferred. Occasional travel to Tennessee might be required. Duties include: drafting press releases, statements, and newsletters; developing national and state media outreach strategies; providing content for and managing the website; managing new-media presence; building relationships with Tennessee and national media; and managing daily press clips. Please email a cover letter and 2-3 writing samples to tnsenatepress@gmail.com.

211061

EDUCATION POLICY ADVISOR (EARLY CHILDHOOD) -The Majority Education Policy Office of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking an education policy advisor. The portfolio for this position focuses on early childhood education policy, but also includes some responsibility for K-12 education and other children and families issues. Responsibilities include researching and developing policy, negotiating and drafting legislation, working with advocates and constituents, preparing for hearings, and drafting memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who are able to multi-task and work well in a very fast-paced environment. Capitol Hill experience is a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to helpeducationjob@gmail.com. Our 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.

211060

EDUCATION POLICY ADVISOR (K-12) -The Majority Education Policy Office of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking an education policy advisor. The portfolio for this position focuses on federal K-12 education policy, and candidates with strong special education policy knowledge are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include researching and developing policy, negotiating and drafting legislation, working with advocates and constituents, preparing for hearings, and drafting memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who are able to multi-task and work well in a very fast-paced environment. Capitol Hill experience is a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to helpeducationjob@gmail.com. Our 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.

211042

COMMITTEE LABOR COUNSEL -The Democratic Labor Policy Office of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking a Labor Counsel. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, planning legislative strategy, building coalitions, preparing for hearings, and writing memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who work well in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have a background in labor and employment law. Those with strong backgrounds with the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act are particularly encouraged to apply. Capitol Hill or other political experience is also a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to majoritylaborcounsel@gmail.com. Our 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..

211030

DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -Moderate Democratic Senator seeks communications professional to serve as Deputy Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build upon innovative new media strategies. Duties include supervision of the daily news clips; hands-on role in maintaining the Senator’s new media presence; developing website content; and drafting and editing news releases, talking points and op-eds. Experience working with web development, social networking tools, video production and mass e-mail communication is required. Duties also include planning and staffing the Senator for Washington and in-state media events, as well as regular in-state travel. This is not an entry-level position: at least two years of professional communications experience is required, and on-the-record or Hill experience is preferred. The position reports to the Communications Director in Washington. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and two writing samples to deputypresssec@gmail.com.

211017

DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, dynamic communications professional to serve as Deputy Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, develop innovative new media strategies and build strong relationships with traditional media. Duties will include overseeing new media; drafting and editing news releases, speeches and op-eds; and developing website content. This is not an entry-level position; at least two years of professional communications experience is required. On-record and Hill experience are both preferred. The position reports to the Communications Director in Washington, D.C. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and writing samples to demcomsdirector@gmail.com.

211012

DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING -Democratic Senator seeks highly organized, detail oriented person to serve as Director of Scheduling. This is a senior-level position and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, working directly with the Member and senior management to create Member’s schedule, drafting correspondence, manage all aspects of the Member’s travel and work with staff to ensure briefing materials are prepared for meetings and events. Ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise discretion, be team oriented, maintain confidentiality, available to work long hours as necessary and be resourceful. Hill experience recommended but not required. Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211008

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER -Democratic Senator on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee seeks a Professional Staff Member for Subcommittee to handle aging, HHS appropriations, and some health issues. This position is in a fast paced office and requires great attention to detail. A successful candidate must work well under pressure, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have strong writing, organizational, and communication skills. Hill or related experience required. Maryland connections preferred. This is not an entry level position.Please email cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov. No phone calls please.

211007

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle budget, tax, banking, and other economic issues. Hill or related experience necessary. Must be flexible, creative and work well under pressure. Strong writing and analytical skills needed. Please email resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience.

211000

REPUBLICAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT -Senate Committee is seeking a research assistant experienced in financial and tax policy to support priorities of Republican Senators and committee staff. Candidates must be meticulous researchers and writers and work well under pressure. Hill experience and advanced degree preferred but not required. New England ties a plus. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201096

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT -Southern Democratic Senator seeks Executive Assistant. It is the responsibility of the person in this position to assist the Senator with most immediate needs as well as to keep the Senator on time and on task. The EA assembles briefing materials for the Senator for all meetings and events. The position also includes making all travel arrangements for the Senator as well as handling reimbursements and receipts, overseeing personal correspondence, etc. This position also involves driving Member to and from events on a regular basis, so knowledge of driving in the District is helpful. A tie to the Southeast is preferred. Long hours are often required of this position. Necessary skills include positive attitude, ability to work under pressure and in a high-stress environment, attention to detail, good phone manner, strong organizational, communication and writing skills, efficiency, and discretion. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to SouthernDemEA@gmail.com

201095

MAIL MANAGER -Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual for Mail Manager position. The Mail Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: reading, sorting, and scanning incoming constituent mail for distribution to legislative staff; data-entry and preparing weekly mail reports. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented. Experience with IQ mail system a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201067

PRESS INTERN (UNPAID) -Western Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, self-motivated press intern for busy communications shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, producing web content and updating website, pitching local media outlets, overseeing press lists and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Job requires early morning arrival. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and two short writing samples to demcomsdirector@gmail.com.

201064

PRESS INTERNS -The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks unpaid 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. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to SenBrownPressIntern@gmail.com.

201063

SPEECHWRITER -Democratic Senator seeks an experienced Speechwriter to write speeches, op-eds and press statements. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred. Please send resume and writing sample to democraticspeechwriter@gmail.com