Job Description
The OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR MICHAEL BENNET is hiring a Military and Veterans Affairs Representative to be based in Denver or Colorado Springs.
Responsibilities
- Provide the highest level of customer/constituent service.
- Track issues that affect Colorado servicemembers, veterans, and the military. Update and advise the State Director, Chief of Staff, and Senator, both verbally and in writing.
- Identify priority events in the military and veterans community and ensure that the Senator is represented when appropriate, either in person by letter or by surrogate.
- Work in partnership with colleagues in DC to ensure veterans and military policy and actions are grounded in Colorado’s needs and priorities.
Outreach
- With regional staff, build and implement a strategy for statewide veterans outreach.
- Ensure regional staff are up-to-speed on relevant veterans issues.
- Maintain relationships with veterans organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Colorado military installations.
- Craft letters of support, congratulations, and other acknowledgments.
- Maintain an understanding of the Senator’s positions on key policy topics.
Constituent Services
- Serve as a liaison between constituents and federal agencies on military and veterans casework.
- Assist the Director of Constituent Services with the development and execution of the Senator’s academy nominations process.
- Respond to constituent requests for information.
Desired skills/experience:
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Proven multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Previous experience in public service or engagement is helpful.
- Ability to work on tight timelines and troubleshoot.
- Ability to travel sometimes on short notice and work odd hours and weekends as needed.
- Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Location: Colorado Springs or Denver
Salary Range: $55,000 to $63,000
Our Office prioritizes building a diverse team. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to CO_resumes@bennet.senate.gov and include “Military and Vets '' in the subject line.