1. 224870 - LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/COUNSEL -
Senior Republican Senator is seeking a legislative assistant or counsel to handle a portfolio of issues, including: agriculture, nutrition, appropriations, firearms, government reform, space policy/NASA, small business, federal welfare programs, and child support. The Senator represents a State with a large and influential agricultural community. Ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience handling agriculture issues (and related committee work) for a Republican Member of Congress as a legislative assistant, counsel, professional staff member, or other similar position. Graduate degree preferred, but not required. Please send resumes to: SenateAgricultureLA@gmail.com.
2. 224864 - LEGISLATIVE STAFFER -
Republican Senator seeks a staffer for the legislative team with strong writing, research, and oral communications skills to advise the Senator on issues related to agriculture, energy, natural resources, environment, and trade. Responsibilities include staffing the Senator in meetings and hearings, providing policy and vote recommendations, drafting talking points and memos, and organizing and managing diverse coalitions of interested stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, possess a strong attention to detail, work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be passionate about free markets, and have the ability to effectively function both independently and as a member of a team. Capitol Hill experience is preferred. This is not an entry level position. It is LA equivalent. Please send a resume and a cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
3. 224728 - LEGISLATIVE AIDE -
Midwestern Democrat seeks Legislative Aide to cover issues under the Commerce Committee’s jurisdiction, as well as agriculture, environment, energy and Native American issues. The Legislative Aide will support the Senior Legislative Counsel. This is not a junior position and prior legislative experience is required. In addition, the position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, comprehensive knowledge of the legislative process, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please email a resume and cover letter to SenateLegJobs@gmail.com with “Legislative Aide” in the subject line.
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