Legislative Assistant

Legislative Assistant

Raskin, Jamie - Rep.

a day ago

The Office of Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) seeks a Legislative Assistant to advance the Congressman’s priorities related to foreign policy, human rights, campaign finance, democracy reform, voting rights and elections, and other policy areas to be assigned. This is a full-time, in-person position in the Washington D.C. office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and proactively pursuing legislation and other policy initiatives related to the

priorities of the Congressman and Maryland’s Eighth District.

• Working closely with the Legislative Director and Chief of Staff to formulate and

execute a coordinated legislative strategy for the Congressman for their assigned issue

areas, and working with external stakeholders, Legislative Counsel, and other

Congressional offices to draft and advance legislation, speeches, policy letters and other

policy initiatives.

• Providing the Congressman with timely legislative updates, generating ideas, and

working with the communications team on press releases, op-eds, and speeches.

• Staffing the Congressman for meetings with constituents and advocacy groups.

• Meeting with constituents and advocacy groups on the Congressman’s behalf.

• Drafting and reviewing constituent correspondence.

This position will report directly to the Legislative Director and work in close collaboration with

the Congressman, Chief of Staff, the District Office team, and the communications team. This

position may include evening and weekend work as the Congressional schedule requires.

Key qualifications include:

• At least three years of relevant professional experience and subject matter knowledge in

the policy areas described above. This is not an entry-level position.

• Willingness to cover a diverse issue portfolio and be responsive to constituents’ varied

concerns and perspectives.

• Exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and creativity.

• Strong verbal communications skills.

• Serious work ethic, keen organization, effective time management, a professional and

discreet approach, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative

environment and quickly respond to requests from the Congressman, colleagues, and

constituents.

• Residence in, or ties to, Maryland’s Eighth District and facility with other languages are

both plus factors, though not requirements.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, in any of its activities or operations.

The deadline for applications is Friday, December 12 at 5pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply, please 1) fill out this basic form (https://forms.office.com/g/uvBhtdLwgs) AND 2)

send an email to MD08.Resumes@mail.house.gov with “Legislative Assistant: [YOUR

NAME]” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined

PDF:

o Cover letter (not to exceed one page)

o Résumé

o Two writing samples (not to exceed two pages each)