Staff Assistant/Driver

STAFF ASSISTANT - The Office of U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) is hiring a Staff Assistant in our Washington, D.C. office. Essential strengths of ideal candidates include exceptional writing skills, close attention to detail and time management, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, an understanding or aptitude for database work, and the ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple competing priorities. 

The Staff Assistant will work within the team to assist with a high-volume constituent mail program and stakeholder follow up program. Responsibilities include working in the office’s constituent correspondence system, interacting with constituents with professionalism and kindness, researching and drafting correspondence, working with staff in the District office and the Legislative Team to monitor and maintain follow ups, driving and staffing the Member, and additional duties as assigned. This is an entry-level position; but strong research, writing, and organizational skills are required. North Carolina ties are preferred, but not required. 

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and own a registered vehicle.

To apply, please email abby.may@mail.house.gov with “Staff Assistant” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined PDF. Applications created using generative AI will be discarded. 

• Cover letter 
• Résumé
• 1 or 2 writing samples
• Two references including name, current title and organization, phone number, email, and a one-sentence description of your relationship to the reference (of course, we will not contact these references without reaching out to you for your approval)

 The 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, age, disability, military status, marital or parental status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

No phone calls or drop bys, please.