Regional Assistant

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) is looking for a highly-motivated, detail-oriented, Regional Assistant who will work with our team in his Boston office. This position will report directly to the Senator’s State Director. The Regional Assistant will provide research, programmatic, and administrative support for the State Director and others as assigned. Specific duties will include policy issue area work, grant support letter writing, and special projects.

This is not an entry level position; competitive candidates will have a minimum of two years governmental or political experience. The position occasionally requires night-time and weekend work with the Senator, State Director and other staff. Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Ties to Massachusetts are required. The salary for this position is $62,355 annually, with benefits that include a federal student loan repayment option. If interested in the position, email a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number 231677 in the subject line.