Legislative Assistant

The Office of Senator Adam Schiff is seeking a legislative assistant or policy advisor for economic issues, including tax, trade, financial services, labor, retirement / pensions, and small business issues. The ideal candidate has a background in economic policy issues (background in tax policy is a plus), congressional or executive branch experience, and a track record of coalition building and achieving bipartisan legislative success, with strong relationships across government. Oversight experience and California ties are a plus, and should be noted. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising the Senator-elect about economic issues and developments, representing the Senator-elect in meetings with high-level representatives, developing new and existing policy priorities with an eye towards bipartisan success, and working with stakeholders both in state and DC to advance policy priorities.

This is a full-time in-person position. Salary commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for all Senate employee benefits. Senator-elect Schiff’s office is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation.

TO APPLY: Email a cover letter and resume to CASenateJobs@gmail.com with the subject line, [Last Name, First Name]; “LA – Econ”. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.