Job Description
The office of Congresswoman Susie Lee is hiring a District Staff Assistant based out of her District Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, highly organized, team-oriented, self-motivated, good-humored, and resourceful. Qualified applicants have high attention to detail, are adept at juggling multiple priorities under pressure, have a strong desire to help people, and have excellent interpersonal and writing skills. The District Staff Assistant will report to the District Director.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to overseeing the front office, greeting visitors, answering office phones, processing mail, assisting with constituent casework, drafting correspondence, attending and assisting with outreach events, serving as a constituent service liaison between constituents and the office, and performing other duties as needed. The District Staff Assistant will also be responsible for overseeing a robust internship program, including recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising interns. The District Staff Assistant will also drive the Congresswoman as needed. Applicants must possess a valid drivers’ license, strong driving skills, and own a registered vehicle.
Applicants should have proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word and a willingness to learn new organizational systems. Knowledge of Nevada’s Third Congressional District is desired.
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.
Candidates should submit in PDF format a resume, cover letter, writing sample of 500 words or fewer, and three references (including name, title and organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the candidate) to nv03resumes@gmail.com with the following subject line: “Full Name – District Staff Assistant.”