Job Description
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) is seeking a full-time District Scheduler/Field Representative to join her San Jose District Office. This position operates full-time, in-person, requires a robust commitment to constituent services, flexible hours and availability on nights and weekends as well as a valid driver’s license. Candidates who have excellent judgement and organizational abilities, pay close attention to details, and can juggle multiple projects simultaneously are ideal for this multi-faceted position. Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required.
Maintaining In-District Schedule for Member
- Serve as the District Office's primary point of contact for constituents, elected officials, and nonprofit and advocacy organizations seeking meetings in the district with the Member;
- Develop and execute the Member’s district schedule while anticipating and responding to day-to-day developments; and
- Reports to District Chief of Staff and coordinates with Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DC) on scheduling logistics throughout CA-18,
Administrative Support
- Serve as the welcoming and resourceful first contact people have with the office both in person and over telephone, and assist with constituents’ general requests for information;
- Assist with administrative and clerical duties involved with managing the front office;
- Assist with processing of mail, and input data into case management system.
Community Relations
- Prepare congressional certificates of recognition and other correspondence as needed;
- Participate in select office outreach efforts and attend events in the district on behalf of the Member;
- On an as-needed-basis, drive Member to or from SFO and scheduled events while she is in the district; and
- Additional responsibilities commensurate with skills and abilities.
As a full-time federal employee working for the U.S. House of Representatives you would have access to the following elective benefits (not exhaustive): health care, dental, vision, and life insurance, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (via FSAFEDS), participation in FERS/TSP retirement plans. Additional employee benefits include paid annual leave, paid sick leave, FMLA leave and federal holidays (or appropriate comp time if need to work with Member on such holidays), and participation in the student federal loan repayment program (if eligible).
Estimated Salary: $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience.
This office is an is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly values the diversity of its employees. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: Esther.Peralez-Dieckmann@mail.house.gov. Please include “APPLICATION: District Scheduler/Field Representative” in the subject line. No phone calls accepted.