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		<title>Senate Employment Bulletin for September 17, 2009</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[091601 STATE SCHEDULER/ASSISTANT TO THE STATE DIRECTOR &#8211; 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; ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>091601 STATE SCHEDULER/ASSISTANT TO THE STATE DIRECTOR &#8211; Democratic Senator<br />
seeks proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented person with strong writing skills for State<br />
Scheduler/Assistant to the State Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br />
maintain, manage and execute all aspects for Senator’s schedule for all days in the state,<br />
including travel arrangements, logistics and briefing materials; organize and respond to requests<br />
for the Senator&#8217;s time within the state; oversee state’s Scheduling/Outreach Assistant; manage<br />
daily schedule for the State Director and the Director of State Outreach; provide phone,<br />
correspondence and travel support for SD and DSO; maintain key databases of confidential<br />
information; and execute special projects as needed. Ideal candidate will have minimum of 1<br />
year administrative experience, excellent writing, communication and organizational skills, and<br />
think and react quickly to changing situations. Long hours expected when Senator is in the<br />
state. Please note: this position is not in the DC office. Please send resume, cover letter<br />
and writing sample to seattleresume2009@gmail.com.</p>
<p>091501 STAFF ASSISTANT – Senior Democratic Senator seeks a highly motivated, energetic, wellorganized<br />
individual for the position of Staff Assistant. Primary responsibilities include<br />
reception duties, to include answering telephones, receiving visitors, and being the first<br />
interaction between constituents and the Senator&#8217;s office. Candidate should have previous office<br />
experience; be detail-oriented and highly organized; possess effective oral communication and<br />
writing skills; and have fast and accurate typing skills, as well as a well-rounded computer<br />
experience. An ability to work with minimum supervision, handle multiple tasks and operate in<br />
a fast-paced environment is also required. Capitol Hill background, experience with Intranet<br />
Quorum, and West Virginia ties a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to<br />
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>091502 FALL INTERNS – A western Republican Senator is seeking college students and recent college<br />
graduates for full and part-time internships this fall term. Responsibilities include front office<br />
support, mailroom duty, assisting leg staff with research, administrative tasks, and assisting with<br />
special projects. Applicants must be proactive, hard-working, and have the ability to<br />
communicate well. The internship is unpaid but it is a great opportunity for students interested in<br />
a career on Capitol Hill. No phone calls please. Please e-mail (as separate attachments) cover<br />
letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation to intern_coordinator@ensign.senate.gov,<br />
or fax to (202) 228-1699, indicating ’09 Fall Internship in the subject line.</p>
<p>091503 CASEWORKER – Senior Republican Senator seeks a highly motivated, seasoned, wellorganized<br />
Caseworker for position in Washington, DC. This is not an entry level position and<br />
extensive Capitol Hill casework experience is required. The candidate must be able to initiate<br />
and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere. The<br />
candidate must have strong communication and writing skills. Please submit a cover letter,<br />
resume and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job<br />
referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>091504 PUBLICATIONS EDITOR-WRITER – Senate Select Committee on Ethics seeks<br />
experienced, non-partisan professional to revise the Senate Ethics Manual and work<br />
collaboratively to produce educational and training materials in printed and electronic formats.<br />
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in English, communications or journalism or a law<br />
degree and bar admission; at least three years of progressively responsible professional<br />
experience writing and editing instructional manuals or handbooks or experience drafting<br />
educational materials for publication; and exceptional written and oral communication skills.<br />
Capitol Hill experience is desirable but not required. Salary commensurate with experience.<br />
Fax resume to (202) 224-7416 or email mailbox_office@ethics.senate.gov.</p>
<p>091401 FALL INTERNS – Midwest Democratic Senator is seeking applications for fall interns. Duties<br />
will include, but are not limited to: conducting research, drafting memos, attending hearings,<br />
data management, constituent correspondence, and general office duties. A successful applicant<br />
should have strong communications, writing skills, and be well equipped to work in a fast-paced<br />
environment. Applicants should be available for at least 10-15 weeks, starting as soon as<br />
possible. The internship is unpaid. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to<br />
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>091101 INTERN – Senate Democratic Office seeks college graduate intern to work at least part-time in<br />
Office. Tasks include working with constituents, conducting research, managing mail, attending<br />
hearings and mark-ups. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to<br />
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>090901 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Progressive Northeast Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative<br />
Assistant for health issues including health care reform. This is not an entry-level position and<br />
previous Capitol Hill experience is strongly preferred. The candidate must be able to initiate and<br />
implement multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere, and have<br />
strong communication and writing skills. Please send cover letter and resume to<br />
Senate_job@yahoo.com. No phone calls please.</p>
<p>090902 LEGAL FELLOW &#8211; Senior Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks one law<br />
student to work with the Judiciary Committee staff for the fall semester. Responsibilities<br />
include: helping staff investigate judicial nominees; researching a variety of Judiciary Committee<br />
issues including crime, constitutional law, telecommunications, privacy, and antitrust; preparing<br />
for hearings and other Senate and Committee business; assisting with administrative tasks; and<br />
answering constituent inquiries. A minimum of ten hours per week preferred. Fellowship is<br />
unpaid. Please submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to<br />
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>090801 NATIONAL PRESS SECRETARY &#8211; Senator Casey seeks an experienced media relations<br />
professional to serve as the National Press Secretary in a busy press office. This individual will<br />
work with the Communications Director to implement big-picture national media strategy. The<br />
ideal candidate will have: established relationships with traditional print and broadcast national<br />
media, as well as familiarity with new media strategies; excellent writing, editing and time<br />
management skills, and the ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced<br />
environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail resume and two short<br />
writing samples to open_positions@casey.senate.gov with the subject line “Press<br />
Secretary.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. This office is an equal<br />
opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion,<br />
disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or<br />
expression.</p>
<p>090402 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT – Senior Democratic Senator on health care related<br />
Committee seeks Legislative Correspondent for an active mail program, with specific focus on<br />
health care issues, along with other areas yet to be decided. Individual will be responsible for<br />
drafting all constituent correspondence in their assigned issue areas and providing direct policy<br />
support to the Legislative Assistants. Candidate should have excellent writing ability, superior<br />
researching skills, and understanding of the legislative process in order to provide thoughtful and<br />
substantive responses to constituent correspondence. Hill background and experience with<br />
Intranet Quorum a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to<br />
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>090403 NEW POLICY DIRECTOR &#8211; The Democratic Policy Committee seeks a highly-motivated,<br />
team-oriented individual to spearhead the Committee’s development of new policy ideas.<br />
Applicants should be innovative “policy entrepreneurs” who have a proven track record of<br />
developing new ideas. Candidates must have strong research, writing and communication skills,<br />
excellent political judgment, and the ability to build and maintain networks of policy experts.<br />
Hill experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Please e-mail cover letter and resume<br />
to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>090404 CRIME/NARCOTICS COUNSEL/LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT- Senior Democratic<br />
member of the Senate Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel or Legislative Assistant to handle<br />
crime and/or narcotics issues. Successful candidate should have excellent written and oral<br />
communications skills and the demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-pressure, results-oriented<br />
environment. At least two years of prior Hill experience preferred; Senate or Committee<br />
experience is a plus. Please no recent graduates. Salary commensurate with experience. Please<br />
e-mail cover letter and resume for consideration to jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.</p>
<p>090301 FALL INTERNS – Senator Tom Udall seeks undergraduate students for full and part-time<br />
unpaid internships for his Washington DC office. Candidates can expect to help staff with<br />
research on legislative issues, attend hearings and briefings, draft correspondence, and provide<br />
mail and administrative support. Interns will also be expected to provide tours of the Capitol for<br />
visiting constituents. Candidates who are proactive, have strong oral and writing skills, are<br />
detail-oriented, and able to maintain discretion are encouraged to apply. Students from all<br />
majors encouraged to apply. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, a brief writing sample, and<br />
three letters of recommendation to internship_program@tomudall.senate.gov.</p>
<p>090101 INTERNS &#8211; Committee seeks interns to work on health issues for fall semester. Interns conduct<br />
in-depth research, attend meetings and briefings on and off the Hill, and provide critical support<br />
to Senate Staff as they make legislative recommendations to Senator Baucus and other Senators<br />
on the Finance Committee. The Committee’s internships for undergrads are unpaid, but<br />
depending on individual school requirements, may be completed for college credit. Those with a<br />
Bachelor’s degree or higher receive a stipend. Undergrads who can work a minimum of 32<br />
hours per week are preferred. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter,<br />
writing sample (3-5 pages), and references to finance.majority@yahoo.com.</p>
<p>090102 FALL INTERNS – Northeastern Democratic Senator is seeking applications for fall interns.<br />
Duties will include, but are not limited to: conducting research, drafting memos, attending<br />
hearings, data management, constituent correspondence, and general office duties. A successful<br />
applicant should have strong communications and writing skills, high academic achievement,<br />
and be well equipped to work in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be available for at<br />
least 10-15 weeks, starting as soon as possible. The internship is unpaid, but is a fantastic<br />
opportunity for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career on Capitol Hill or in public<br />
policy. Please e-mail cover letter and resumes to nedemsenator@gmail.com.</p>
<p>083101 PRESS INTERN &#8211; A moderate Midwestern Senate Democrat is seeking a press intern for the<br />
fall semester. Responsibilities include assisting with press clippings (with early-morning arrival),<br />
conducting research and assisting the Washington, DC-based press office with day-to-day<br />
operations. Applicants must be flexible, work well under pressure and have excellent written and<br />
oral communications skills. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but<br />
candidates should have a strong interest in communications. This is an unpaid position, but<br />
college credit may be earned where applicable. Email resume and hours available to<br />
INPressIntern@gmail.com.</p>
<p>082702 PRESS INTERN &#8211; Midwestern Democratic Senator is currently seeking a Press Intern for Fall<br />
semester (starting in August or early September). The Press Intern assists members of the press<br />
staff with a variety of tasks including monitoring press coverage, researching issues, drafting<br />
press materials, compiling press lists, and carrying out administrative tasks. This is an unpaid<br />
position, but college credit may be earned subject to the individual’s school requirements. Those<br />
with Midwestern ties are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume, cover letter,<br />
writing sample and references to midwestdempress@gmail.com.</p>
<p>082601 PRESS INTERN &#8211; Senator Barbara Mikulski&#8217;s (D-Md.) press office is accepting applications for<br />
an unpaid Fall 2009 intern. The intern will be responsible for answering press calls, maintaining<br />
clips, compiling media lists and contacts, and assisting in the day-to-day tasks of the Senator&#8217;s<br />
Capitol Hill press office. This is a great opportunity for a junior or senior with an interest in<br />
communications, journalism and/or politics. Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to<br />
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. No<br />
calls please.</p>
<p>082401 FALL INTERNS &#8211; Senator George Voinovich’s office seeks part-time and full-time interns for<br />
his Washington D.C. office. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to: researching<br />
legislative issues, attending hearings, preparing follow up memos, assisting with constituent<br />
services, and administrative duties. Applicants must be motivated, hard working and have good<br />
communication skills. These unpaid internships are a great introduction to Capitol Hill. Ohio ties<br />
preferred. To apply, please submit a completed application form (attached and also<br />
available at www.voinovich.senate.gov), a current resume, a college transcript, two<br />
references and a writing sample Internships_Voinovich@voinovich.senate.gov or fax to<br />
(202) 228-2088.</p>
<p>082001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT &#8211; Moderate Democratic Senator seeks experienced Legislative<br />
Assistant to support work on the Senate Commerce Committee. Issues include<br />
telecommunications, consumer protection, small business, insurance, and privacy. Relevant Hill,<br />
academic, and professional experienced required. Legal background preferred. Please send<br />
cover letter and resume to frstaffer@gmail.com. No phone calls.</p>
<p>081301 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Junior Democratic Senator seeks applications for full-time<br />
internship positions in the Washington, DC personal office. Duties will include, but are not<br />
limited to the following: archiving office files, transcribing press mentions, conducting research,<br />
drafting memos, data management, assisting with mailing projects, sorting mail, distributing<br />
newspapers, and corresponding with constituents via telephone, mail and facsimile. A strong<br />
applicant will have solid written and oral communication skills, a high propensity for academic<br />
achievement, and the ability to work diligently and upon instruction in a fast-paced work<br />
environment. Applicants should be available for a minimum of 4 weeks beginning immediately<br />
and preference will be given to those able to devote a substantial amount of hours during the 5-<br />
day work week (excepting federal holidays). Those in externship programs are especially<br />
encouraged to apply. This is an unpaid internship, but it is a fantastic opportunity for individuals<br />
who are interested in pursuing careers related to public policy on or off Capitol Hill. Those with<br />
Delaware ties are encouraged to apply. Please email your cover letter, resume, and one 2 to<br />
3 page writing sample to ssfw.internsearch@gmail.com. Applicants must note not only a<br />
date range but days of availability in their cover letters. If one is available to intern beyond<br />
the fall, note this as well.</p>
<p>081101 PRESS SECRETARY – Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks experienced, energetic, mediasavvy<br />
professional to serve as Press Secretary. Position requires strong verbal and written<br />
communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interest in public policy issues and<br />
the ability to work with other staff on a variety of topics. Candidates must be able to work<br />
quickly, accurately and creatively in an active environment, under tight deadlines. Candidates<br />
must also possess excellent writing and editing skills and a team mentality. Duties will include<br />
media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementing press strategies.<br />
Prior Hill press experience is a plus. Please email cover letter, resume, and two writing<br />
samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the<br />
subject line.</p>
<p>081102 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR –Democratic Senator seeks an experienced<br />
Communications Director to manage press office in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Primary<br />
responsibility will be to develop and execute multifaceted national communications strategy to<br />
amplify and build public support for the Senator’s initiatives. Candidates must have ability to<br />
grasp complex policy concepts and implications; excellent writing and editing skills, and<br />
strategic planning, management and organizational skills. Candidates must have extensive onthe-<br />
record experience and know how to effectively pitch stories, columns, op-eds and other<br />
initiatives. Candidates must have strong, established relationships with members of the national<br />
press. Hill experience required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email cover<br />
letter, resume, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating<br />
job referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>081103 LABOR POLICY INTERN – Majority Policy office of a Senate Committee seeks an energetic,<br />
organized Intern for a full-time, unpaid internship. The ability to work in a fast-paced<br />
environment, remain flexible and meet deadlines is a must. Excellent organizational,<br />
administrative, writing, computer, and people skills are also a must. An interest in Labor issues<br />
is necessary. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of<br />
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. To<br />
apply, please send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to<br />
LaborPolicyintern@gmail.com.</p>
<p>080701 PRESS ASSISTANT- Midwest Democratic Senator seeks hard-working and energetic Press<br />
Assistant for busy press shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, writing press<br />
releases, helping manage Senate website, pitching local media outlets, conducting research,<br />
drafting letters and statements, overseeing press files, and providing administrative support. Ideal<br />
candidate will have previous Hill or campaign press experience, excellent writing and<br />
organizational skills, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Job requires earlymorning<br />
arrival. No calls. Please email cover letter, resume and two writing samples to<br />
INPressSearch@gmail.com.</p>
<p>080302 SENIOR ENERGY ANALYST – Chairman of Senate Committee seeks Senior Budget Analyst<br />
to handle energy and environment issues. Applicants should be highly motivated and must<br />
possess strong quantitative and analytic skills, and the ability to meet tight deadline, excellent<br />
written and oral communications skills and initiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or<br />
local levels, and a background in energy and environment as well as policy expertise is ideal.<br />
Congressional experience also a plus. Send resume and writing sample to<br />
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov or 202-228-2007.</p>
<p>080303 CORRESPONDENCE ASSISTANT &#8211; Democratic Senator has an immediate opening for a<br />
Correspondence Assistant in the mailroom of Washington, DC office. Individual will be<br />
responsible for managing large constituent electronic mail operation, archiving office documents,<br />
maintaining office storage facilities, and assisting the Mailroom Director with other projects as<br />
needed. Applicants must possess strong communication and technical skills, and the ability to<br />
work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Northeast ties and knowledge of<br />
InterTrac Constituent Management System a plus. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to<br />
senatejobs@gmail.com with ATTN: Correspondence Assistant in the subject line.</p>
<p>073101 DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY &#8211; Midwest Democratic Senator seeks Deputy Press Secretary<br />
for fast-paced communications office. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing daily<br />
clips, drafting press releases and talking points, assisting with media events, tracking media<br />
coverage, maintaining the office’s archiving process, and performing general press office<br />
support. Candidates must be able to work quickly, accurately and creatively in an active<br />
environment, under tight deadlines. Candidates must also possess excellent writing and editing<br />
skills and a team mentality. Prior Hill or campaign press experience is a plus. Please email cover<br />
letter, resume, and two writing samples to: demsenatepress@gmail.com.</p>
<p>072901 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT &#8211; Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle<br />
transportation, infrastructure, homeland security and labor issues. Applicants should have<br />
experience with the appropriations process, particularly with respect to transportation. Qualified<br />
candidates will have experience and familiarity with transportation policies, regulations and<br />
funding mechanisms. Experience working on a surface transportation authorization bill is a<br />
plus. Successful applicants must be clear and concise writers and possess the ability to analyze<br />
legislative policies independently in a fast-paced environment. Salary commensurate with<br />
experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov<br />
indicating job referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>072402 PRESS INTERN &#8211; Midwestern Democratic Senator is currently seeking a Press Intern for Fall<br />
semester (starting in August or early September). The Press Intern assists members of the press<br />
staff with a variety of tasks including monitoring press coverage, researching issues, drafting<br />
press materials, compiling press lists, and carrying out administrative tasks. This is an unpaid<br />
position, but college credit may be earned subject to the individual’s school requirements. Those<br />
with Midwestern ties are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume, cover letter,<br />
writing sample and references to midwestdempress@gmail.com.</p>
<p>072201 DEPUTY SCHEDULER &#8211; Democratic Senator seeking proactive, resourceful, detail-<br />
oriented<br />
person with strong writing skills to fill Deputy Scheduler position. The DS works closely with<br />
the Executive Scheduler as well as legislative, press and state staff members. DS will assist in<br />
maintaining the Senator’s daily and long-range schedules, including organizing and investigating<br />
invitations and requests for the Senator, developing prioritized recommendations with staff input,<br />
and following up with timely RSVPs or regrets. DS also assists in collecting, organizing, and<br />
delivering Senator’s daily briefing materials, as well as coordinating Senator’s incoming and<br />
outgoing phone calls. DS also prepares, edits, and tracks Senator’s outgoing written<br />
correspondence. DS will coordinate and execute special events and projects for the Senator. Ideal<br />
candidate will have minimum of 1 year experience in an administrative or other similar role,<br />
preferably on Capitol Hill. Candidates must also have excellent writing skills, discretion, and the<br />
ability to think and react quickly to challenging situations. Flexible work hours required when<br />
Senate is in session. Ability to occasionally drive Senator to local events in DC a requirement.<br />
Please send resumes to senatedemds@gmail.com.</p>
<p>072005 ECONOMISTS &#8211; The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress<br />
seeks a staff economist with a serious interest in macroeconomics and money and banking.<br />
Candidates must have an interest in public policy. The position requires independent research as<br />
well as working closely with other economists on the staff, in the federal government, and<br />
academics throughout the country. A full-time, professional staff position is being offered, but<br />
single-year appointments will be considered. A Ph.D. in economics or finance, or commensurate<br />
work experience, is required. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills.<br />
Capitol Hill experience is also a plus. The Joint Economic Committee’s mission is to review<br />
economic conditions and make recommendations to Congress about a broad range of policy<br />
issues. The Committee holds hearings, conducts original research and analysis, and advises<br />
Members of Congress on economic policy. For more information on the work of the Democratic<br />
staff of the Committee, please visit our website at http://jec.senate.gov/democrats. If interested,<br />
please submit a resume, references, and two writing samples to: JOBS@jec.senate.gov. The<br />
Joint Economic Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
<p>071303 HEALTH LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT &#8211; Democratic Senator on the Health, Education,<br />
Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle health,<br />
aging, and Social Security. Applicants should have direct expertise in current health care issues<br />
including health reform, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, mental health, prescription drugs,<br />
children’s health, and appropriations. At least three years of Hill experience is required and<br />
experience working on or with the Senate or House Health Committees and/or with the Labor,<br />
Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee is strongly preferred<br />
as are Rhode Island ties. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical,<br />
negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure while juggling<br />
multiple tasks; and sound political judgment. The Legislative Assistant will be expected to<br />
handle relevant committee work and related constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter and<br />
resume to senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.</p>
<p>071304 FALL INTERNS – Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon seeks full and part-time interns for his<br />
Washington, D.C. office. Interns will be paired with legislative staff or press based on their<br />
interests and experience. In addition to researching legislative issues, interns will also have the<br />
opportunity to attend hearings, prepare memos, and draft correspondence. Interns are expected to<br />
assist with constituent services and administrative duties. Preference will be given to applicants<br />
from Oregon. All internships are unpaid. If your institution allows or requires college credit, that<br />
can be arranged. To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter, a short essay describing<br />
what you hope to gain from this internship, a letter of recommendation and two additional<br />
references by email to DC_intern@merkley.senate.gov.<br />
070804 DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING &#8211; Senate Committee (Majority) seeks Director of<br />
Strategic Planning to work on a variety of budget issues. Applicants should have experience<br />
with budget issues and strong networking skills. The candidate should have the ability to meet<br />
tight deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative and be ready<br />
to step in and handle projects at a moment’s notice. Press experience a plus, Budget or Hill<br />
experience preferred. Send resumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or fax to 202<br />
228-2007.</p>
<p>070201 FALL LAW CLERKS &#8211; Senior Democratic Senator is seeking candidates for unpaid, full- or<br />
part-time fall law clerkships in Senate Judiciary office. Judiciary staff advises the Senator in<br />
areas related to terrorism, criminal and civil law, civil rights, privacy, intellectual property, and<br />
immigration, as well as judicial nominations. Law clerks assist staff with legislative and<br />
oversight responsibilities and engage in a range of activities, including, but not limited to,<br />
attending hearings, conducting legal research, and drafting briefing memos for the Senator.<br />
Some general office support is also required. Clerkship is for law students only. Ideal candidates<br />
are 2L or 3L law students interested in government and public interest law, learning about the<br />
legislative process, have excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to work<br />
independently as well as part of a team. Strong written and oral communication skills and a<br />
good sense of humor are musts. Please e-mail resume, cover letter including availability, and<br />
a short legal writing sample for consideration to jud.law.clerk@gmail.com.</p>
<p>063001 APPROPRIATIONS DIRECTOR – Democrat seeks staffer to oversee appropriations and<br />
special projects. Prior Hill and appropriations experience required. Qualified candidates must<br />
possess strong knowledge of appropriations process. Salary commensurate with experience.<br />
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job<br />
referral number in the subject line.</p>
<p>062901 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator to<br />
oversee computer systems in D.C. and State offices. Major responsibilities include determining<br />
hardware, software and system functionality; maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and<br />
software problems related to the computer network, desktop units, and other office equipment<br />
such as blackberries, printers, video cameras; processing constituent mail; and maintaining<br />
constituent mail database. Ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus<br />
knowledge of Internet Quorum, Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows<br />
server 2003, and SharePoint 2007 server software strongly recommended. Qualified candidates<br />
should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure,<br />
dependable and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on<br />
computer applications, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Salary is<br />
commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to<br />
ussenatejobs@gmail.com.</p>
<p>061902 PRESS SECRETARY/SPEECHWRITER – Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced,<br />
energetic, media-savvy professional to serve as Press Secretary/Speechwriter. Position requires<br />
strong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interest<br />
in public policy issues and the ability to work with a large, diverse staff on a variety of topics.<br />
Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementing<br />
press strategies. Individual will also be responsible for writing all speeches and presentations<br />
from the Senator as well as coordinating speech preparation. Hill and/or journalism experience<br />
strongly preferred. Western ties a plus. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and<br />
writing samples to western.press.speech@gmail.com.</p>
<p>061702 FALL INTERNS &#8211; Senator Jon Tester’s office seeks full-time Interns for his Washington D.C.<br />
office. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: researching legislative issues,<br />
attending hearings, preparing follow-up memos, assisting with constituent services, and<br />
administrative duties. Applicants must be motivated, hard-working, and have good<br />
communication skills. These unpaid internships are a great introduction to Capitol Hill. To<br />
apply, please submit a completed application form (available on tester.senate.gov), a cover<br />
letter, current resume, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample via fax to<br />
(202) 224-8594.</p>
<p>060402 PRESS INTERNS -The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks press interns for<br />
fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with<br />
Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a variety of tasks.<br />
Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with<br />
communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media<br />
distribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press clips for Senator’s review,<br />
coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with communications office on new<br />
media projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight<br />
deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong<br />
writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required.<br />
Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. The internship is unpaid, and<br />
applicants must be able to commit through December. To apply, please submit cover letter,<br />
resume, and two writing samples to SenBrownPressIntern@gmail.com.</p>
<p>051503 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Majority staff of Senate Subcommittee seeks<br />
experienced person to handle pension and retirement security issues. Responsibilities will<br />
include implementing a comprehensive legislative and oversight agenda. Must have substantial<br />
experience related to the issue areas, work well under pressure, and have strong writing,<br />
analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Capitol Hill experience and an advanced<br />
degree preferred. Equal opportunity employer. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and<br />
resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the<br />
subject line.<br />
051404 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Moderate East Coast Democratic Senator with active<br />
committee assignments seeks an experienced Communications Director to be part of senior<br />
management team. Successful candidate will serve as primary on record spokesperson and show<br />
a demonstrated ability to work quickly to communicate complex issues to multiple audiences on<br />
behalf of the Senator. Must be an exceptional writer and editor able to quickly produce press<br />
releases, web entries, speeches, talking points, and necessary briefing material as needed. Will be<br />
expected to develop and implement national communication strategy, integrated with and<br />
supportive of home-state media efforts. Will be expected to mentor others in press department<br />
and delegate tasks to press and legislative staff as required. Strong strategic planning,<br />
management, and organizational skills required. Candidates must have ability to monitor<br />
Senator’s legislative activity and grasp complex policy concepts and implications, proactively<br />
communicating them as required. Candidates should have a track record of speaking on the<br />
record, pitching reporters on story ideas, op-eds, and other media opportunities. Established<br />
relationships with members of the national press a plus. Hill experience (3+ years) required.<br />
Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to<br />
sencommdir2009@gmail.com.</p>
<p>031001 TRADE SPECIALIST/PROFESSIONAL STAFF – Senior Member of the Senate Finance<br />
Committee seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to serve as Staff Director of Trade<br />
Subcommittee, and to staff other personal office issues yet to be determined. Responsibilities<br />
include conducting oversight and investigation of trade and competitiveness issues, as well as<br />
developing, drafting and promoting legislation. Successful candidates will have extensive<br />
experience in the field, and significant Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent<br />
opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. No telephone inquiries.<br />
Send resume and cover letter to TDPosition@yahoo.com.</p>
<p>013001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT &#8211; Moderate Democrat seeks highly qualified staffer to cover<br />
primarily financial services and housing issues. The Senator plans to be very active on these<br />
issues. Candidates should be highly motivated, experienced, with excellent written and oral<br />
communication skills. Send resume to bankingstaffer@gmail.com.</p>
<p>123003 INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL/INVESTIGATIVE STAFF &#8211; Seeking experienced attorneys<br />
or otherwise qualified professionals to work on the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Panel<br />
created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to oversee the implementation of<br />
the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Familiarity with financial services regulation, the<br />
mortgage crisis, and the financial crisis is required. Investigative counsel and staff will work<br />
with a team of attorneys and in conjunction with finance experts and economists to investigate<br />
all aspects of the U.S. Department of Treasury&#8217;s TARP activities, including the use of TARP<br />
funds, the impact of TARP on financial institutions and markets, the transparency and fairness of<br />
the Treasury Department&#8217;s administration of TARP, and the effectiveness of foreclosure<br />
mitigation efforts. Job responsibilities will include preparing for hearings on TARP operations,<br />
staffing Panel members, reviewing administrative agency information, conducting interviews<br />
with agency personnel, consultation with policy experts, and preparation of reports. Please<br />
email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.</p>
<p>123004 POLICY ADVISOR &#8211; Seeking experienced policy analysts to work on the bipartisan<br />
Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of<br />
2008 to: 1) oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) and 2)<br />
make recommendations on regulatory reform to the next Congress and Administration.<br />
Experience in the fields of economics, finance and banking, financial services regulation,<br />
consumer protection, or housing policy is necessary. Job responsibilities will include research,<br />
analysis of Working Group policy papers, preparation of briefing materials for Panel Members,<br />
drafting report language, and offering substantive recommendations on regulatory reform to<br />
Panel members. Please email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.</p>
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