Job Description
The Office of Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) seeks a Legislative Correspondent/Staff Assistant for his Washington, D.C. office. This position is responsible for opening and managing the front office each day, greeting visitors, and managing constituent communications, including tour and flag requests. The LC/SA is responsible for maintaining the office's constituent response program and recruiting and managing the DC interns.
This is a customer service focused position. The ideal candidate has superb organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, strong time and project management skills, a good sense of humor, and a desire to be part of a highly-collaborative, high-achieving team. The successful candidate will have strong writing skills, the ability to communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment and can work effectively with teams in both the DC and District offices. Prior Hill internship and familiarity with the IQ system is preferred. Access to a car and a license in good standing to help with driving the Congressman is helpful but not required.
This position is full time, and the salary range is $55,000-57,000, depending on experience. Benefits with this position include health, vision and dental insurance, retirement benefits, paid sick and annual leave, transit or parking benefits, and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program. The office is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no more than 3 pages), and at least 2 references to Midwest.Jobs@mail.house.gov with the subject line "Last Name – LC/Staff Assistant". Applications will be accepted until January 12th, 2026.