Job Description
Communications Advisor
Location: Washington, D.C.
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) is hiring a strategic Communications Advisor to support her Office’s work on the DOGE Subcommittee of the House Oversight Committee and on behalf of New Mexico’s First Congressional District.
This is not an entry level position. Previous experience on Capitol Hill and/or high-level political communications experience is required, along with a solid understanding of Congress and the legislative process.
Strong preference for New Mexico ties, where possible. This Communications Advisor will be joining a dedicated, hard-working, and upbeat team working to defend our democracy and serving the state of New Mexico. This role will require strong coordination and writing skills.
This Communications Advisor will report to the Communications Director and work closely with the Congresswoman’s Leadership, Legislative and District Office teams to develop and execute a coordinated communications plan to keep the public and constituents informed on critical matters before Congress and affecting the state.
Job responsibilities will include strategic planning, drafting speeches, written remarks, press statements, and more:
The ideal candidate will also possess the following:
• Exceptional writing and researching skills.
• Ability to work long hours (including weekends and evenings as needed), under pressure, while remaining collaborative and effective.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Discretion and sound judgment.
• An independent self-starter and team-player.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-starting, high dependability, adaptability, and organization skills.
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including marital or parental status), color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Interested candidates must submit a resume to repstansburyresumes@mail.house.gov by March 7 with the following subject line: “Last Name – Communications Advisor.” Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Out of fairness to all candidates, those who do not submit their materials to this email will not be considered. Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF saved with LastName.FirstName.CommunicationsAdvisor to include:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Two writing samples