Job Description
The Office of Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and personable Staff Assistant for our Washington, DC office.
The Staff Assistant serves as the first point of contact for constituents and visitors and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the front office. Responsibilities include managing the office’s internship program, overseeing front office operations, answering and directing phone calls, coordinating and booking tours, greeting visitors, assisting staff with administrative needs, and supporting office operations as needed. Additional administrative responsibilities may be assigned.
Our office is seeking a Staff Assistant who is (1) reliable, will complete tasks without follow-up; (2) an excellent communicator, both in writing and verbally; and (3) proactive, always comes forward with solutions to problems.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and outstanding customer service skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Capitol Hill or congressional internship experience preferred
- Ties to Chicago or Illinois are a plus
- Ability to laugh at dad jokes
The salary for this position is $45,000 - $55,000.
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. Diverse candidates, women, and LGBTQ+ persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, writing sample, and resume in a single PDF document to ILcongressjobs@gmail.com with the subject line “Staff Assistant.”