Job Description
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is looking for a self-motivated full-time Field Representative for her Sunrise, FL office. Overall primary responsibilities include serving as a liaison with federal, state, and/or local agencies and constituent groups, answering casework correspondence, communicating and meeting with constituents, and executing district outreach on behalf of the Member.
Some key functions of the position include:
- Meeting with local groups and constituents on behalf of the Congresswoman.
- Proactively seeking opportunities to develop community outreach relationships on behalf of the Congresswoman.
- Working closely with the District Director and Outreach Director to implement planned outreach events and to suggest new innovative ideas.
- Representing or speaking on behalf of the Congresswoman at events and local meetings.
- Staying abreast of local news and issues affecting South Florida, particularly Broward County.
- Monitoring and updating the Congresswoman and senior staff on district and local issues.
- Responding to casework inquiries from constituents in a timely manner while monitoring casework for problems requiring legislative action or proper escalations.
- Working a flexible schedule including long hours, nights and weekends.
- Performing other duties as assigned, including driving the Member while in South Florida as needed.
The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and the genuine desire to serve constituents contacting Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz for assistance.
- Applicants must possess strong communication, organizational, and writing skills as well as a strong interest in community outreach.
- Knowledge of the communities of the 25th Congressional district is preferred.
- Additional language proficiency, including in Spanish, is a plus.
- Experience, connections or exposure to working with organizations focused on African American, faith based, and Caribbean Communities is a plus for the role.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé and a list of at least three references.