Job Description
Job Summary: Entry-level position that provides administrative and office support.
Staff Assistant Tasks:
- Maintains front office, general office areas and related office supplies/technology.
- Greets visitors.
- Answers phone calls and maintains call tracking database.
- Routes mail, email and faxes.
- Responds to constituent requests for general information, tours, staff-level meetings and other inquires.
- Provides support services to the State Director and regional outreach staff.
- Helps manage interns.
- Provides daily report of regional news items that should be of interest to office.
- Handles other administrative duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Government, or a related field.
Skills/Requirements:
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and Windows.
- Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and follow through on assigned tasks to completion.
- Personal knowledge of the Central Texas region preferred.
- Previous internship/experience in a congressional/legislative office preferred.
Note: This is an in‐office position, 40 hours per week, Monday‐Friday.
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Jill Wyman
(jill_wyman@cornyn.senate.gov).
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