Job Description
Job Opening: District Representative
The office of Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) is hiring a District Representative based out of her district office in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, team-oriented, self-motivated, good-humored, and resourceful. Qualified applicants will have strong oral and written communication skills, astute attention to detail, work efficiently under pressure, and be creative, proactive, and strategic. This position requires flexibility to work some nights and weekends, especially when the Congresswoman is in southern Nevada. The District Representative will report to the District Director.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to organizing and hosting events, tracking and attending community events, supporting and staffing the Congresswoman, preparing briefing memos, staying informed with assigned issue areas in the community, conducting casework and other constituent services, and acting as a liaison for the Congresswoman in the community. The District Representative will also assist with various tasks to support the Congresswoman while in district, including driving the Congresswoman. Applicants must possess a valid drivers’ license, strong driving skills, and own a registered vehicle.
The preferred candidate will have experience working with elected officials and community groups, ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment, ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others in a fast-paced office, and basic knowledge of government affairs and constituent services. Knowledge of Nevada’s Third Congressional District is desired. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
Qualified candidates should submit in PDF format a cover letter, resume, three references (including name, title and organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the candidate) and one writing sample to nv03resumes@gmail.com with the following subject line: “Full Name – District Representative.”