Job Description
The Office of Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) seeks an excellent and inexhaustible writer to join our team as a Legislative Correspondent. This is a full-time, in-person position in the Washington, D.C. office.
The Legislative Correspondent will work closely with the legislative team on our office’s busy constituent mail program, primarily by drafting accurate, lively, and timely responses to constituent mail. Responsibilities include but are not limited to drafting replies to constituent letters, including any research necessary; proofreading mail; and other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must be a motivated team player with exceptional writing skills, scrupulous attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, effective time management, and a professional demeanor.
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.
Ties to Maryland’s Eighth District, previous Capitol Hill experience, published written work, and facility with other languages are all a plus.
This position will report directly to the Legislative Director and work in close collaboration with the Congressman, the Chief of Staff, the District Chief, the legislative team, and the District Office team.
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 16 at 5pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
To apply, please send an email to MD08.Resumes@mail.house.gov with “Legislative Correspondent: Your Last Name” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined PDF:
· Cover letter (not to exceed one page)
· Resume
· Two writing samples (not to exceed one page each)
· Two references (not to exceed one page) – for each reference, please include the name, current title/office, phone number, email, and a one-sentence description of your relationship to the reference