Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent

Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent

Representative Jim Costa (CA-21), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, seeks a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent to manage the front office and constituent mail program in his Washington D.C. Office.

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Manage the front office including answering phones, monitoring voicemails, greeting guests, and other administrative tasks. 

·         Oversee Washington DC internship program.

·         Coordinate tour and flag requests; including leading Capitol tours. 

·         Liaise with Technology Support and other service contractors. 

·         Serve as the Emergency Coordinator, including reporting threats and emergency coordination.  

·         Sort, track, and process incoming mail, while overseeing the drafting of letters and ensuring timely, accurate responses through our constituent correspondence system, Intranet Quorum (IQ). 

·         Assist the communications and legislative staff with other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: Ideal candidates must be detail-oriented professionals with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a proficient understanding of technology and commit to a flexible working schedule. Candidates with California Central Valley ties and/or previous experience working in a House or Senate office are preferred. Spanish fluency and experience with IQ are a plus.

 SALARY AND BENEFITS: The Office of Rep. Jim Costa offers a competitive salary and package of benefits (health insurance, retirement match, student loan repayment program, and more).

 Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Office of Rep. Jim Costa is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.

 All interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and TWO short writing samples (memo, speech, constituent letter, or related) in a single PDF to resume@mail.house.gov and use “CA-21 Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent” in the subject line. No phone calls, e-mails, or walk-ins – applications must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. (ET) on Sunday, January 28, 2024.