Job Description
The Office of Senator Schiff is seeking a Legislative Aide to assist on a number of different portfolios, including economic, commerce, housing, and health care issues. The ideal candidate will be self-starting, detail-oriented, willing to take on any task, and able to juggle multiple assignments at one time. Above all else, candidates should be team players interested in growing their policy and legislative skills and working closely with a team to achieve bipartisan results.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with senior legislative team members on multiple complex portfolios to develop and research legislation, supporting the Senator’s committee work, preparing memos and background for the Senator, taking constituent meetings, and other duties as assigned. Applicants should have at least 2-4 years of previous Hill, executive branch, or campaign experience, or other relevant policy expertise. Previous experience as a legislative correspondent or aide is strongly preferred. California ties are a plus and should be noted.
This is a full-time in-person position. Salary begins at $65,000. This position is eligible for all Senate employee benefits. Senator 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]; “Legislative Aide”. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.