Job Description
Senator Heinrich’s Office is seeking an Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Ideal candidates will have outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; be service- and solutions-oriented and highly organized; take a collaborative approach with community and colleagues; and be able to prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously.
This position is responsible for providing support to the Chief of Staff, including assistance on special projects, managing all aspects of the Chief of Staff’s schedule, preparing briefing materials and memos, coordinating travel, getting information out to and back from various staff on behalf of the Chief of Staff. This role requires a candidate that can appropriately exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and work beyond business hours when necessary. Ties to New Mexico and/or fluency in Spanish are a significant plus. Please note that this is not an entry-level position and previous Congressional work or executive assistant experience is preferred. This position is required to work in the office.
Our team is driven by a desire to make a difference for our constituents. We are relentless in our work to create change and deliver for the people of New Mexico – and we have fun doing it. We take pride in being a strong and supportive work environment.
Interested parties should apply using this link: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/6773fa6e-54e5-4048-82d3-e96acd0b6bef/. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. This office’s base salary for fulltime staff is $55,000. Application materials must be received by March 6, 2025. Applications received early will be given preference and office reserves the right to close the application early if there is a strong applicant pool.