Job Description
Congressman George Latimer (NY-16) seeks a Staff Assistant for the DC Office.
This position will be responsible for managing the front office, including answering phones and greeting visitors, as well as managing constituent tours and flag requests, coordinating the DC internship program, and assisting with administrative duties for the office, as needed. Additionally, this position will assist staff, as needed.
This position is based in Washington, DC. The role reports to the Director of Operations. District/New York ties are a plus.
Key responsibilities include:
- Greeting constituents, visitors, and other VIPs to provide a welcoming environment and positive first impression of the office.
- Answering phones and voicemails to log constituent opinions.
- Working with CAO, AOC, and the Director of Operations to support the office and the Member as needed.
- Organizing requests for assistance to ensure that they are directed to the appropriate staff member in a timely manner.
- Assisting with constituent flag requests, tours of the Capitol, and arranging visits to other national landmarks to assist with constituent relations
- Overseeing the intern program with the Director of Operations, including their hiring, onboarding, and training.
Applicants should be detail-oriented, proactive, calm under pressure, able to exercise discretion, eager to work in a fast-paced office, and willing to work flexible—and sometimes long—hours when the Member is in DC. Strong communication, logistical, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
To Apply:
Please email the following to NY16jobs@mail.house.gov with “Staff Assistant: Last Name” in the subject line. No calls or drop-ins, please.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- One writing sample
- Two references
Salary will be $55,000 per year. This is a full-time position. The office offers benefits including competitive options for health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement match; and student loan repayment.
The office is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.