Director of Operations

The office of Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is seeking an Operations Director to serve in our Washington D.C. office. This position offers a unique opportunity to play the lead role in managing office operations, acting as a conduit between the D.C. and District office, and ensuring the member’s time is leveraged to the maximum benefit of her constituents.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Operations will supervise D.C. office staff, manage the member’s scheduler including daily quality control of the members appointments and long term calendar planning support scheduling for the Chief of Staff, and ensure that office policies and procedures are followed at both the D.C. and district office.

DUTIES:

• Oversee the Member Scheduler including setting frequent and regular meetings;
• Serve as the Scheduler/EA for the Chief of Staff; coordinate high-level meetings, logistics, and daily operations. 
• Support Member Scheduler 
• Coordinate across departments and offices priorities for the Member’s schedule including ensuring that appointments that require advance work such as talking points or wardrobe considerations is communicated to the appropriate staff members in a timely manner
• Supervise and hire staff and internship program in direct coordination with the Chief of Staff and Member;
• Coordinate with department heads regarding daily schedule and briefing materials including sending weekly notifications of materials coming due, performing quality control on materials before submission to the Chief and the Member and create and send daily briefing book consistent with internal deadlines
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure project management systems are up to date
• Onboard and offboard all staff and provide orientation for new staff;
• Maintain personnel files for all staff members, including interns;
• Maintain emergency information sheets for each staff member;
• Maintain leave and time worked records for both D.C. and district staff;
• Supervise front office staff 
• Work with the office’s financial administrators to process billing, vouchers, and other activities involving the House Finance Office;
• Coordinate and book travel and lodging for the Member and staff;
• Manage office equipment and supplies for the D.C. and district Office;
• Maintain all office records and files, including payroll, administrative files and personnel records; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or related job experience;

At least 2 years of scheduling experience on the Hill;

A demonstrated interest in public service;

Strong leadership and organizational skills;

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and to work well under pressure;

Thorough knowledge of the Members' Congressional Handbook and House Rules;

Thoroughness and careful attention to detail; and

Availability to work long hours and at night

Commitment to continuous improvement and learning to advance the mission of the office  

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and cover letter to BynumJobs@mail.house.gov by June 30, 2026.

NOTICE:

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.