Job Description
Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) seeks a Staff Assistant/Office Manager for her Washington, DC team. This individual is responsible for managing front line constituent communications (tours, flags, incoming calls and visitors), managing the intern program (recruiting, onboarding, ensuring they have a good experience), managing office operations (serve as liaison to HIR/Telecom/AOC, serve as finance admin/LEC/Parking Coordinator, make office purchases and maintain inventory), and other administrative or operational duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate has superb organizational and problem-solving skills, impeccable attention to detail, strong time and project management skills, a good sense of humor, a heart for public service, and a desire to be part of a highly-collaborative, high-achieving team. A Capitol Hill internship, Pennsylvania ties, solid recommendations for movies/shows/books, and Spanish-language proficiency all desired but not required.
Our office policy is that we pay at least the median salary for each position which, for Staff Assistant, is currently $50,000. Standard House benefits – health insurance, transit benefits, student loan repayment, retirement help – are available. Benefits unique to this office include four weeks of paid time off each year, one week of additional paid time off for community service, an additional four weeks paid sabbatical after four years, generous teleworking options, we are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and more. Our office is the recipient of CMF’s 2022 award for best work environment in the House and we strive to be worthy of the designation each year.
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to PA06HoulahanJobs@gmail.com with the subject “Staff Assistant: LAST NAME” by COB Monday, January 22, 2024. The office seeks a staff that reflects the diversity of the country. All are welcome to apply.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to PA06HoulahanJobs@gmail.com.