Job Description
U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i - 01) is seeking a mid-to-senior legislative staff member for his Washington, D.C. office.
Primary responsibilities include the full range of management of a diverse and active portfolio of substantive issues, to include foreign affairs. Specific duties include advising, briefing and staffing the Congressman on assigned issues, preparing and advancing related appropriations requests, monitoring and advancing related committee matters (including the Congressman’s Appropriations Committee, where legislative staff are assigned one or more subcommittees) and full House activities, advancing legislative initiatives, drafting constituent correspondence, and representing the office in meetings with constituents and others. Direct report is to the Chief of Staff, although the Congressman is routinely involved in all aspects of his office operations and there is routine direct interaction with the Congressman.
The position also requires initiative, interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask, work independently and effectively under pressure, make decisions and solve problems, orientation to detail, excellent verbal communication and writing skills, and long hours especially adjusting to changing time zones.
Strong preference given to commensurate Capitol Hill experience, and Hawai‘i background and knowledge is highly valued though not required. Applicants are asked to detail these attributes.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, three references and two short writing samples to HI01resumes@gmail.com with “DC Legislative Staffer” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls, faxes or drop-ins.