Job Description
The Office of Congresswoman Caraveo is seeking a Staff Assistant / Legislative Correspondent to manage the front office and the constituent mail program.
Responsibilities
- Legislative Correspondent Duties
- Track and batch all incoming mail into constituent correspondent system
- Writing and update constituent responses
- Brief Congresswoman on mail reports
- Update and maintain constituent correspondent system
- Managing the front office
- Answering the office phones and monitoring office voicemail
- Greeting constituents
- Managing D.C. Office internship program
- Managing tour and flag requests
- Other Administrative Tasks as assigned
Successful candidates will have a customer service focused mind along with an attention to detail, strong writing background, strong time and project management skills, a good sense of humor, and a desire to be part of a highly-collaborative, high achieving team. Prior Hill internship and familiarity with Indigov system is preferred, in addition to enjoying working in a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
This position is full time and the salary is dependent on experience. Benefits with this position include health, vision, dental insurance, retirement benefits, paid and annual sick leave, transit or parking benefits, and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program.
The Office of Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (no more than 1 page). Applications should be sent to Joe.Diver@mail.house.gov with the title “Staff Assistant / Legislative Correspondent – Last Name”. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.