Staff Assistant

The Office of Congressman Morelle seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional individual to serve as Staff Assistant in the Washington, D.C. office.

The Staff Assistant serves as the first point of contact for constituents and visitors while working directly with the Director of Operations to support the Member’s scheduling, calendar management, and daily logistics. If you are the type of person who color-codes your calendar, thrives in a fast-paced environment, finds satisfaction in keeping people and projects organized, and is looking to grow with a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the front office and ensuring constituents, visitors, and callers receive a professional, responsive, and positive experience interacting with the office.
• Coordinating Capitol tours, flag requests, and other constituent-facing administrative services.
• Supporting the Director of Operation’s scheduling program including tracking and processing meeting requests, maintaining scheduling correspondence, and coordinating calendar logistics.
• Assisting with meeting preparation, briefing materials, daily schedule logistics, and last-minute scheduling changes.
• Keeping the Member organized, prepared, and on schedule throughout the day.
• Collaborating with the Chief of Staff and Director of Operations on scheduling strategy and office operations, including travel coordination, reimbursements, records management, stocking supplies, and administrative projects.
• Supporting the DC Intern Program.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to public service.
• Demonstrated interest in scheduling, logistics, calendar management, and office operations.
• District or New York ties are a plus but not required.

About Our Office: We work hard because the people of Rochester deserve an office that delivers. We're a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative, humility, accountability, and kindness. Everyone is expected to pitch in, support one another, and leave their ego at the door. Our Staff Assistant is trusted with real responsibility from day one and will have the opportunity to develop meaningful scheduling and operations experience while building a career on Capitol Hill alongside teammates who genuinely enjoy working together.

To Apply:  interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to NY25.resumes@mail.house.gov with “Staff Assistant - [Your Full Name]” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No calls or drop-ins.

This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.