Job Description
apply before December 27, 2026
The Office of Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) seeks a Staff Assistant/Driver to work in the Washington, D.C. office in a full-time, in-person capacity.
This position will be responsible for driving and assisting the Member in daily tasks, answering phone calls and greeting visitors, managing and organizing the reception area and Member’s office, helping to manage and train interns, onboarding new staff, processing event, tour and flag requests, maintaining office inventories, sorting incoming constituent mail, and providing varied administrative support to the team. The experiences gained in this role provide a unique entry- level opportunity to work directly with a Member and a solid foundation to advance into positions of increasing responsibility.
The successful candidate must be a motivated self-starter and team player who demonstrates scrupulous attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, keen organizational skills, effective time management, and a professional and discreet demeanor.
Reliable access to a vehicle is required. The position will include evening and weekend work as the Congressional schedule requires.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, in any of its activities or operations.
To apply, please send an email to Jobs@mail.house.gov with “Staff Assistant: [YOUR NAME]” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined PDF:
Cover letter (not to exceed one page) – please customize your letter to this position
Résumé
Two writing samples (not to exceed one page each)