Richey Job List: August 7th Edition

Welcome to the new Richey Job List in Blog format!

I will no longer publish this list in email format, it will only be in Blog format. This will allow people to more easily find jobs they are looking for, go back and look at this listings at any time, and follow this Blog.

Once again, I will try to put out the information every Friday with a few exceptions.

If you would like to have a job posted, please continue to send them to me at richeyjoblist@gmail.com

Please let me know what you think of the new format and please let the people that you have emailed my list to know about the new and improved format.

There are 6 listings this week including the House GOP list and the Senate bi-partisan list both of which include mulitple listings.

Happy August!
Patty
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1) Research Assistant

Washington, DC government relations office of a Fortune 100 company is seeking a qualified and motivated person for the junior level position of Research Assistant.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:
· Conducting research on legislation impacting the company
· Monitoring the activities of the White House, Congress and other government agencies as well as political parties
· Attending hearings and briefings
· Summarizing content of hearings and briefings for senior staff
· Track meetings and relationships
· Serve as office support for incoming calls and visitors

Qualifications:
· Deep interest in public policy and the political environment
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills
· Strong self-starter, with proven ability to take direction from seasoned leaders
· Work experience in Congress a plus
· Experience in writing summaries of hearings is a plus
· Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft office is a must

To apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to: researchgrjob@gmail.com

2) Policy Analyst
Financial Executives International (FEI), the premier association for CFOs and senior financial executives, seeks a qualified individual to serve as the policy analyst in FEI’s Washington, D.C. Government Affairs Office. This government affairs position is responsible for providing administrative, research, and policy support to the FEI advocacy team. This position will monitor federal legislation, regulations and rule-making impacting the business community and provide policy briefings. This position regularly attends congressional hearings, conducts research, drafts policy documents, and assists in communication efforts with government policymakers and regulators. The successful candidate will have at least 1-2 years of Capitol Hill or government relations experience and a basic understanding of business finance issues is preferred. An interest in finance issues and the ability to learn new issues quickly is required. A Bachelor’s degree is required. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and will be a self-starter and team player. Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Applicants may send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to sthomas@financialexecutives.org. Please put “Policy Analyst” in the subject line.

3) Moderate Midwestern Democratic Senator on the Banking Committee looking for a highly qualified Legislative Correspondent to focus on banking issues. Candidates must have outstanding writing and research skills and knowledge of financial services industry. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must. Hill and/or financial service industry experience preferred. Elizabeth BreckenridgeOffice ManagerUnited States Senator Evan Bayh131 Russell Senate Office BuildingEmail: Elizabeth_Breckenridge@Bayh.senate.govPhone: (202) 224-4856

4) Individual/Major Donor Fundraiser
Non-political Medical AssociationBethesda, MDMid $60K’s Are you seeking to bring your individual or major donor fundraising experience to a growing foundation, who welcomes new ideas and needs a strong liaison to their development committee? Your professional and sophisticated approach will serve you well while working with member contributions and corporate donors. This is a newly created position that will allow you the opportunity to put together structures and events to benefit this cutting-edge, growing non-profit! This position really has it all from creating specific fundraising events, new donor initiatives to potential grant writing opportunities. Your follow-up, strong interpersonal relationships, and attention to detail will allow you to succeed with members as well as the Board of Directors and your creative approach will be noticed by the entire team. You will be allotted the opportunity to bring the fundraising function in-house and create new systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities: Attend events, dinners and networking events to engage, build relationships, and drive contributions from members, corporations and other entities.Work with the development committee to brainstorm new and creative fundraising ideas and events in order to bring attention to the foundation’s mission.Take these ideas from planning to follow-up to ensure that fundraising goals and objectives are met.Assist the Executive Director with grant identification and writing in order to obtain additional funds for the foundation.

Benefits: Employer contribution of 85% to medical and dental insurance.Insurance benefits begin 1st of the month after start date37.5 hour work week403b TIAA/CREF account. Employer contribution of 10% of annual salary with a 2.5% employee contribution. Vested immediately.12 days sick leave12 vacation days, 18 days after first year10 paid holidays

Requirements: Minimum five years of non-profit major donor and/or individual fundraising experienceCollege degreeProficiency in MS OfficeProactive work style and strong follow-up skills

For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to Sarah Smith at ssmith@positionsincwdc.com with subject line “Fundraiser.”

5) Senate Openings

Senate Employment Bulletin Placement OfficeOffice of the Sergeant at ArmsHart Senate Office Building, Room SH-116Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-9167 TTY(202) 224-4215Website: www.senate.gov/employment

August 3, 2009 Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.073101

DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY - Midwest Democratic Senator seeks Deputy Press Secretaryfor fast-paced communications office. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing dailyclips, drafting press releases and talking points, assisting with media events, tracking mediacoverage, maintaining the office’s archiving process, and performing general press officesupport. Candidates must be able to work quickly, accurately and creatively in an activeenvironment, under tight deadlines. Candidates must also possess excellent writing and editingskills and a team mentality. Prior Hill or campaign press experience is a plus. Please email coverletter, resume, and two writing samples to: demsenatepress@gmail.com.

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - Northeast Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Assistant tocover defense, veterans, foreign affairs, trade and homeland security issues. The Senator serveson the Appropriations subcommittees on foreign operations and homeland security. PreviousCapitol Hill experience strongly preferred. The candidate must be able to initiate and implementmultiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere, and have strongcommunication and writing skills. Please send cover letter and resume toSenate_job@yahoo.com. No phone calls please.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SPECIALIST – SenateCommittee (Majority) seeks an expert in performance-based management and budgeting to assistit in conducting oversight and assessing government-wide performance. Relevant experiencemay include work in the private sector or with state and local governments, although knowledgeof the federal budget is a plus. The candidate must be able to conduct complex and cross-cuttingresearch and analysis and present the results of such work in a clear, precise, and persuasivemanner. Thoroughness and careful attention to detail, and strong oral and writtencommunication skills, is a must. In addition, the candidate should be able to manage multipletasks and projects, think creatively, and exercise sound discretion and judgment. Please sendresumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or fax to 202 228-2007

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Junior Democratic Senator seeks applications for full-timeinternship positions in the Washington, DC personal office. Duties will include, but are notlimited to the following: archiving office files, transcribing press mentions, conducting research,drafting memos, data management, assisting with mailing projects, sorting mail, distributingnewspapers, and corresponding with constituents via telephone, mail and facsimile. A strongapplicant will have solid written and oral communication skills, a high propensity for academicachievement, and the ability to work diligently and upon instruction in a fast-paced workenvironment. Applicants should be available for a minimum of 4 weeks beginning immediatelyand preference will be given to those able to devote a substantial amount of hours during the 5-day work week (excepting federal holidays). Those in externship programs are especiallyencouraged to apply. This is an unpaid internship, but it is a fantastic opportunity for individualswho are interested in pursuing careers related to public policy on or off Capitol Hill. Pleaseemail your cover letter, resume, and one 2 to 3 page writing sample tossfw.internsearch@gmail.com. Applicants must note not only a date range but days ofavailability in their cover letters. If one is available to intern beyond the fall, note this aswell.

STAFF ASSISTANT - Democratic Senator seeks a personable, dependable and professionalStaff Assistant for a front office/ mailroom position. Applicants must be able to work well in ateam environment and should have excellent oral and written communication skills.Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering multi-line phones, responding to constituentrequests for various tours, supervising interns, sorting incoming mail and data entry. A Montanaconnection is required. Please e-mail cover letter and resume tosenate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handletransportation, infrastructure, homeland security and labor issues. Applicants should haveexperience with the appropriations process, particularly with respect to transportation. Qualifiedcandidates will have experience and familiarity with transportation policies, regulations andfunding mechanisms. Experience working on a surface transportation authorization bill is aplus. Successful applicants must be clear and concise writers and possess the ability to analyzelegislative policies independently in a fast-paced environment. Salary commensurate withexperience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.govindicating job referral number in the subject line.

PRESS INTERN - Democratic Senator seeking enthusiastic, professional college student orrecent college grad with interest in politics and media for unpaid internship for fall semester.Work would include compiling press clips, media monitoring, writing press releases andsupporting the daily running of the press office. Pennsylvania ties are strongly preferred. Toapply, please email cover letter and resume to press_office@casey.senate.gov no later thanCOB on August 7, 2009.

STAFF ASSISTANT - Busy Senate Committee (Majority staff) is seeking an experiencedindividual to act as a Staff Assistant in the Committee’s main office. Applicants should be selfstarters,organized, detail –oriented and have excellent communication skills. Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to: screening incoming calls; making appropriate referrals to fullcommittee and subcommittee staff; preparing for committee hearings, executive sessions andofficial meetings; and monitoring audio/video DVD requests for organizations and/orindividuals. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Please email a cover letter, resumeand brief writing sample to jobs_commerce@commerce.senate.gov indicating job referralnumber 254 in the subject line.

STAFF ASSISTANT - The Majority office of the Senate Commerce Committee is seeking aStaff Assistant to jointly serve the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety andInsurance and the Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation and Export Promotion. TheStaff Assistant will work closely with the Committee Counsels and Member offices on a widevariety of issues based on the oversight of the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer ProductSafety Commission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Department ofCommerce, and the United States Olympic Committee. The staff is relatively small andtherefore, daily responsibilities are both diverse and dynamic. Specific responsibilities mayinclude: answering phones; preparation of background documents and final transcripts forCommittee hearings and executive sessions (mark-ups); attending briefings, hearings, andmeetings; reviewing and analyzing legislation within the Committee’s jurisdiction; trackingrelated legislation in the Senate and House of Representatives; researching topics of interest toCommittee members; preparing memos and statements; and responding to constituent and otherinformation requests. Hill experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates should emailtheir cover letters, resumes and brief writing samples to JOBS@commerce.senate.gov, withthe subject line “Job Referral Number 428 Consumer.”

INCOME SECURITY BUDGET ANALYST – Chairman of Senate Committee seeks BudgetAnalyst to handle a variety of budget issues related to income security and unemployment.Applicants should be highly motivated and must possess strong quantitative and analytic skills,the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent written and oral communications skills andinitiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or local levels strongly preferred. Health careand Congressional experience a plus. Send resume and writing sample tosenate_employment@saa.senate.gov or FAX to 202-228-2007.

INTERNS – Senator Gillibrand’s Washington, D.C. office seeks full and part-time, unpaidinterns for the fall semester (August/September through December). Responsibilities include arange of administrative and legislative work, including answering phones, managing incomingand outgoing mail, attending hearings and briefings, and performing research. Preference will begiven to New York residents or those attending college in New York. Application materials maybe found on the Senator’s website, http://gillibrand.senate.gov/services/internships/. Applicantsmay fax (202-228-0282) or email (Gillibrand_internship@gillibrand.senate.gov) completedapplications to the office. Only completed applications will be considered. Please directquestions to the Intern Coordinator at 202-224-4451.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – Republican Senator is looking for an experienced SystemsAdministrator to oversee computer systems in D.C. and state offices. Major responsibilitiesinclude administration and maintenance of LAN and Correspondence Management System.Ability to do computer troubleshooting (network, hardware and software) plus knowledge ofBlackBerry, Windows XP and Vista, Internet Quorum, Server 2003, Corel WordPerfect, and MSOffice 2007. Additional responsibilities include Website maintenance. Applicants must alsopossess a strong aptitude for training on computer applications. The ideal candidate should bewell-organized, able to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and be dependable andflexible. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.govindicating job referral number in the subject line.

PRESS INTERN - Midwestern Democratic Senator is currently seeking a Press Intern for Fallsemester (starting in August or early September). The Press Intern assists members of the pressstaff with a variety of tasks including monitoring press coverage, researching issues, draftingpress materials, compiling press lists, and carrying out administrative tasks. This is an unpaidposition, but college credit may be earned subject to the individual’s school requirements. Thosewith Midwestern ties are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume, cover letter,writing sample and references to midwestdempress@gmail.com.

DEPUTY SCHEDULER - Democratic Senator seeking proactive, resourceful, detail-orientedperson with strong writing skills to fill Deputy Scheduler position. The DS works closely withthe Executive Scheduler as well as legislative, press and state staff members. DS will assist inmaintaining the Senator’s daily and long-range schedules, including organizing and investigatinginvitations and requests for the Senator, developing prioritized recommendations with staff input,and following up with timely RSVPs or regrets. DS also assists in collecting, organizing, anddelivering Senator’s daily briefing materials, as well as coordinating Senator’s incoming andoutgoing phone calls. DS also prepares, edits, and tracks Senator’s outgoing writtencorrespondence. DS will coordinate and execute special events and projects for the Senator. Idealcandidate will have minimum of 1 year experience in an administrative or other similar role,preferably on Capitol Hill. Candidates must also have excellent writing skills, discretion, and theability to think and react quickly to challenging situations. Flexible work hours required whenSenate is in session. Ability to occasionally drive Senator to local events in DC a requirement.Please send resumes to senatedemds@ gmail.com.

STAFF ASSISTANT- Democratic Senator seeks a personable, dependable and professionalStaff Assistant for a very busy front office. Duties include, but are not limited to: answeringphones, greeting visitors, providing clerical support to mail operation, responding to inquiriesfrom constituents visiting DC, and tallying views and opinions of constituents daily. Applicantsmust be able to handle a fast paced working environment, have excellent interpersonal skills, beable to work well in a team environment, and have excellent oral communications skills. Pleasee-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating jobreferral number in the subject line.

FALL PRESS INTERNS –Senator Charles E. Schumer’s press office seeks full-time, unpaidfall interns in Washington, DC (from August/September through December). Part-Time internswill also be considered but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference.Responsibilities include compiling press clips, answering reporter inquiries, organizing pressconferences, writing press releases and memos, conducting research and assisting theCommunications Director with day-to-day operations of a very active press office. Applicantsmust work well under pressure, have excellent written and oral communications skills and adesire to learn. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but candidates shouldhave a general understanding of governmental process, knowledge of the Northeast, and interestin communications. If interested, please send Cover letter, Resume and References via emailto SchumerPressInternship@gmail.com or fax to (202) 228-1218.

INTERNS - Senator Kennedy’s Health Policy Office for the Health, Education, Labor andPensions Committee seeks college students or recent college graduates for unpaid full or parttimeinternships starting in August or September 2009. Responsibilities include a range ofadministrative and legislative work including writing letters and memos, attending hearings andbriefings, performing short-term and long-term research, answering phone calls, and managingincoming and outgoing mail. Through this opportunity, you will gain valuable Hill experienceand insight into legislative procedure in an office that handles a wide range of health issues.Applicants should have a highly professional demeanor, strong written and verbal skills, and theability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. In addition, a demonstrated interest in healthpolicy is strongly recommended. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume tomailto:tohelphealthintern@gmail.com.

ECONOMISTS - The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congressseeks a staff economist with a serious interest in macroeconomics and money and banking.Candidates must have an interest in public policy. The position requires independent research aswell as working closely with other economists on the staff, in the federal government, andacademics throughout the country. A full-time, professional staff position is being offered, butsingle-year appointments will be considered. A Ph.D. in economics or finance, or commensuratework experience, is required. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills.Capitol Hill experience is also a plus. The Joint Economic Committee’s mission is to revieweconomic conditions and make recommendations to Congress about a broad range of policyissues. The Committee holds hearings, conducts original research and analysis, and advisesMembers of Congress on economic policy. For more information on the work of the Democraticstaff of the Committee, please visit our website at http://jec.senate.gov/democrats. If interested,please submit a resume, references, and two writing samples to: JOBS@jec.senate.gov. TheJoint Economic Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PRESS INTERN - The Democratic Staff of the Senate Finance Committee is currently seekinga Press Intern for fall semester (starting in August or early September). The Press Intern assistsmembers of the press staff with a variety of tasks including monitoring press coverage ofChairman Baucus and topics under Finance Committee jurisdiction, drafting press releases andother press materials, attending Committee hearings, organizing press conferences and otherpress events, researching various topics and media outlets, and completing administrative tasks.The Committee’s internships for undergrads are unpaid, but depending on individual schoolrequirements, may be completed for college credit. Those with a Bachelor’s degree or higherreceive a stipend. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, writing sample(3-5 pages), and references to finance.majority@yahoo.com.

INTERNS - The Democratic Staff of the Senate Finance Committee is currently seeking internsfor fall semester (starting in August or early September). Positions are available in health, tax,trade, and economic development areas. Interns conduct in-depth research, attend meetings andbriefings on and off the Hill, and provide critical support to Senate Staff as they make legislativerecommendations to Senator Baucus and other Senators on the Finance Committee. TheCommittee’s internships for undergrads are unpaid, but depending on individual schoolrequirements, may be completed for college credit. Those with a Bachelor’s degree or higherreceive a stipend. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, writing sample(3-5 pages), and references to finance.majority@yahoo.com.

STAFF ASSISTANT - Democratic Senator seeks a personable, dependable, and professionalStaff Assistant for front office/reception duties. Applicants must have exceptional interpersonalskills, oral, written, communication skills, and be able to multi-task in a high stress environment.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering multi-line phones, greeting visitors,handling White House tour and flag requests from constituents, and front office organization.Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating jobreferral number in the subject line.

FALL INTERNS – Democratic staff of the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of GovernmentManagement, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia is seeking unpaid fallInterns. Graduate students, law students, and college juniors or seniors are invited to apply. Thejurisdiction of the Subcommittee includes federal workforce issues, including hiring, benefits,rights, and protections; management and efficiency of federal programs; national securitystaffing; the District of Columbia; and other issues. Interns will attend hearings and briefings,conduct research, track news articles related to the Subcommittee’s work, draft memoranda, andprovide administrative support. Interns will have the opportunity to learn Senate procedure,including the committee process. Successful applicants must write well, be reliable, have theability to multi-task, and have strong interpersonal skills. Background or interest in labor law,government management, or other topics related to the Subcommittee’s work is preferred.Although internships are unpaid, college/graduate school credit can be arranged if yourinstitution allows or requires. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and shortwriting sample (less than 5 pages) to OGMintern@gmail.com.

HEALTH LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - Democratic Senator on the Health, Education,Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle health,aging, and Social Security. Applicants should have direct expertise in current health care issuesincluding health reform, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, mental health, prescription drugs,children’s health, and appropriations. At least three years of Hill experience is required andexperience working on or with the Senate or House Health Committees and/or with the Labor,Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee is strongly preferredas are Rhode Island ties. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical,negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure while jugglingmultiple tasks; and sound political judgment. The Legislative Assistant will be expected tohandle relevant committee work and related constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter andresume to senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

FALL INTERNS – Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon seeks full and part-time interns for hisWashington, D.C. office. Interns will be paired with legislative staff or press based on theirinterests and experience. In addition to researching legislative issues, interns will also have theopportunity to attend hearings, prepare memos, and draft correspondence. Interns are expected toassist with constituent services and administrative duties. Preference will be given to applicantsfrom Oregon. All internships are unpaid. If your institution allows or requires college credit, thatcan be arranged. To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter, a short essay describingwhat you hope to gain from this internship, a letter of recommendation and two additionalreferences by email to DC_intern@merkley.senate.gov.

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING - Senate Committee (Majority) seeks Director ofStrategic Planning to work on a variety of budget issues. Applicants should have experiencewith budget issues and strong networking skills. The candidate should have the ability to meettight deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative and be readyto step in and handle projects at a moment’s notice. Press experience a plus, Budget or Hillexperience preferred. Send resumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or fax to 202228-2007.

TRANSPORTATION BUDGET ANALYST – Chairman of Senate committee seeks Budgetanalyst to handle a variety of budget issues related to banking, SBA, housing credit andtransportation. Applicants should be highly motivated and must possess strong quantitative andanalytic skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent written and oral communicationsskills and initiative. Budget experience at the federal, state or local levels, and a background inbanking, SBA, housing or transportation issues are ideal. Congressional experience also a plus.Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating jobreferral number in the subject line.

FALL LAW CLERKS - Senior Democratic Senator is seeking candidates for unpaid, full- orpart-time fall law clerkships in Senate Judiciary office. Judiciary staff advises the Senator inareas related to terrorism, criminal and civil law, civil rights, privacy, intellectual property, andimmigration, as well as judicial nominations. Law clerks assist staff with legislative andoversight responsibilities and engage in a range of activities, including, but not limited to,attending hearings, conducting legal research, and drafting briefing memos for the Senator.Some general office support is also required. Clerkship is for law students only. Ideal candidatesare 2L or 3L law students interested in government and public interest law, learning about thelegislative process, have excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to workindependently as well as part of a team. Strong written and oral communication skills and agood sense of humor are musts. Please e-mail resume, cover letter including availability, anda short legal writing sample for consideration to jud.law.clerk@gmail.com.

APPROPRIATIONS DIRECTOR – Democrat seeks staffer to oversee appropriations andspecial projects. Prior Hill and appropriations experience required. Qualified candidates mustpossess strong knowledge of appropriations process. Salary commensurate with experience.Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating jobreferral number in the subject line.

FALL INTERNS – US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Republicanoffice) is seeking college students and recent college graduates for unpaid, part-time internshipsfor the fall 2009 term. Responsibilities to include supporting staff with legislative research,drafting correspondence, administrative duties, assisting with hearings and briefings, compilingdaily press clips and assisting with special projects. The ability to multi-task in a fast-pacedenvironment is also appreciated. Applicants should have strong written and verbal skills as wellas an interest or background in business and economic development. No phone calls please.Please e-mail (as separate attachments) cover letter, resume and writing sample tosenate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator tooversee computer systems in D.C. and State offices. Major responsibilities include determininghardware, software and system functionality; maintaining and troubleshooting hardware andsoftware problems related to the computer network, desktop units, and other office equipmentsuch as blackberries, printers, video cameras; processing constituent mail; and maintainingconstituent mail database. Ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plusknowledge of Internet Quorum, Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windowsserver 2003, and SharePoint 2007 server software strongly recommended. Qualified candidatesshould be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure,dependable and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff oncomputer applications, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Salary iscommensurate with experience. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume tomailto:toussenatejobs@gmail.com.

PRESS SECRETARY/SPEECHWRITER – Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced,energetic, media-savvy professional to serve as Press Secretary/Speechwriter. Position requiresstrong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interestin public policy issues and the ability to work with a large, diverse staff on a variety of topics.Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementingpress strategies. Individual will also be responsible for writing all speeches and presentationsfrom the Senator as well as coordinating speech preparation. Hill and/or journalism experiencestrongly preferred. Western ties a plus. For consideration, send cover letter, resume andwriting samples to western.press.speech@gmail.com.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL - Republican Senator seeks individual for a junior LegislativeCounsel position. The Counsel will handle the Senator's trade, judiciary issues, and someCommerce Committee issues – specifically maritime and fishing. Ideal candidate would haveHill or relevant lobbying experience and possess strong writing, analytical and communicationskills. Please e-mail resume, references and brief writing samples tosenate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

FALL INTERNS - Senator Jon Tester’s office seeks full-time Interns for his Washington D.C.office. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: researching legislative issues,attending hearings, preparing follow-up memos, assisting with constituent services, andadministrative duties. Applicants must be motivated, hard-working, and have goodcommunication skills. These unpaid internships are a great introduction to Capitol Hill. Toapply, please submit a completed application form (available on tester.senate.gov), a coverletter, current resume, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample via fax to(202) 224-8594.

SCHEDULER/STAFF ASSISTANT-Nonpartisan office seeks someone who will serve as aScheduler and Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include responding to scheduling requests, projectassistance, preparation of briefing materials and general office duties. Applicants must be detailoriented, have strong organizational skills and work well under pressure. Economics or financebackgrounds a plus. Excellent written and oral communications skills are required. Please emailcover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referralnumber in the subject line.

PRESS INTERNS - The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks press interns forfast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely withCommunications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a variety of tasks.Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working withcommunications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for mediadistribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press clips for Senator’s review,coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with communications office on newmedia projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tightdeadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strongwriting and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required.Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. To apply, please submit coverletter, resume, and two writing samples to Haley_Morris@brown.senate.gov.

DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY—Senior Northeast Democrat with active committeeassignments seeks an experienced Deputy Press Secretary to join a busy press operation. Primaryresponsibilities will include managing large volume of media inquiries; attending meetings andhearings; drafting press releases, advisories, talking points and statements; working closely withthe other members of the Communications team, as well as legislative and committee staff; andactively pitching the Senator’s actions and initiatives to national and state press. Candidates musthave excellent writing, editing, organizational and communication skills and the ability to meetdeadlines in a fast paced environment. Previous Hill and/or communications experience and afluency in Spanish are preferred. Qualified candidates should email cover letter and resumeto demdeputypress@gmail.com.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Democratic Senator seeks a Professional StaffMember to handle small business, labor, finance and banking issues. Significant knowledge offinance, economics, labor relations and business strongly preferred. Ideal candidate would alsohave an advanced degree and Hill experience. Responsibilities will include developing andnegotiating legislation and advising the Senator on policy matters. This is a key staff positionand requires a candidate who is proactive and politically savvy, can handle many projects atonce, has good follow-through, is a good, fast and succinct writer, whether it is a memo orstatement, and works well with others. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume tosenate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER – Majority staff of Senate Subcommittee seeksexperienced person to handle pension and retirement security issues. Responsibilities willinclude implementing a comprehensive legislative and oversight agenda. Must have substantialexperience related to the issue areas, work well under pressure, and have strong writing,analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Capitol Hill experience and an advanceddegree preferred. Equal opportunity employer. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter andresume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in thesubject line.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Moderate East Coast Democratic Senator with activecommittee assignments seeks an experienced Communications Director to be part of seniormanagement team. Successful candidate will serve as primary on record spokesperson and showa demonstrated ability to work quickly to communicate complex issues to multiple audiences onbehalf of the Senator. Must be an exceptional writer and editor able to quickly produce pressreleases, web entries, speeches, talking points, and necessary briefing material as needed. Will beexpected to develop and implement national communication strategy, integrated with andsupportive of home-state media efforts. Will be expected to mentor others in press departmentand delegate tasks to press and legislative staff as required. Strong strategic planning,management, and organizational skills required. Candidates must have ability to monitorSenator’s legislative activity and grasp complex policy concepts and implications, proactivelycommunicating them as required. Candidates should have a track record of speaking on therecord, pitching reporters on story ideas, op-eds, and other media opportunities. Establishedrelationships with members of the national press a plus. Hill experience (3+ years) required.Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter tomailto:tosencommdir2009@gmail.com.

PROCUREMENT/CONTRACTING COUNSEL/SPECIALIST - Republican office seeks
Contracting and Procurement Specialist and/or Counsel with a strong background in
procurement policy, military contracting issues, federal loans and grants. Experience with
government agencies including: defense, homeland security, energy, commerce, GSA, and small
business programs helpful. Applicants must be self-starters with excellent writing, investigative,
and oversight experience. Please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and two
writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in
the subject line.

CHIEF ECONOMIST – Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs majority
staff is looking for a senior, experienced Chief Economist who is comfortable in a fast-paced
work environment. The position requires a detailed understanding of monetary policy, financial
markets and bank regulation, fiscal policy and general economics. Substantial legislative
experience, including work on Capitol Hill or in the Administration interacting with Congress, is
desired. Candidates should also have working knowledge of, or be willing to learn, the US
housing market, including mortgage finance as well as general questions of funding formulas,
and econometric and numerical analysis. Background in economics of federal transit policy,
including funding formulas, also helpful. Sense of humor, flexibility, and being comfortable
working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with senior staff important. Salary
commensurate with experience. Send resumes and brief letters of inquiry to
sbc.chiefecon@gmail.com.

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/COUNSEL - Western Democrat seeks LA/Counsel for fastpaced office. In addition to covering Judiciary, Homeland Security, Immigration, and Election
Reform portfolios, including related appropriations work, the candidate also will advise the
Senator and staff regarding ethics compliance and general government oversight issues, as well
as coordinate judicial nominations. Applicants should be highly motivated team players and
creative problem-solvers. Must possess strong analytical skills, be able to meet tight deadlines
and demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills, including legal research and
writing. JD required, Hill experience preferred, and Spanish language skills helpful. Please
submit resume and cover letter to westerndemcounsel@gmail.com.

PRESS SECRETARY – Chairman of major Senate Committee seeks an experienced Press
Secretary to contribute to busy press operation. Primary responsibilities will include managing
large volume of media inquiries, attending hearings, writing press releases and statements, and
actively pitching Committee’s actions and initiatives. Candidates must have ability to grasp
complex policy concepts and implications, excellent writing and editing skills, organizational
skills, and ability to think strategically. Two years Hill experience required; Committee
experience a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to senatecdjob1@gmail.com.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – Chairman of major Senate Committee seeks an
experienced Communications Director to manage busy press office in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment. Primary responsibility will be to develop and execute multifaceted national
communications strategy to amplify and build public support for Committee initiatives.
Candidates must have ability to grasp complex policy concepts and implications; excellent
writing and editing skills, and strategic planning, management and organizational skills.
Candidates must have extensive on-the-record experience and know how to effectively pitch
stories, columns, op-eds and other initiatives. Candidates must have strong, established
relationships with members of the national press – contacts within financial media a plus. Hill
experience (5+ years) required; Committee experience preferred. Salary commensurate with
experience. Please send resume and cover letter to ussen.comm.pressjob@gmail.com.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER - Senator Thomas R. Carper is seeking a Professional
Staff Member for his Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee
on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. This position includes responsibility for agency financial management and efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs. Ideal candidates would have an extensive background in government oversight work. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

TRADE SPECIALIST/PROFESSIONAL STAFF – Senior Member of the Senate Finance
Committee seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to serve as Staff Director of Trade
Subcommittee, and to staff other personal office issues yet to be determined. Responsibilities
include conducting oversight and investigation of trade and competitiveness issues, as well as
developing, drafting and promoting legislation. Successful candidates will have extensive
experience in the field, and significant Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent
opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. No telephone inquiries.
Send resume and cover letter to TDPosition@yahoo.com.

STAFF DIRECTOR OF THE BANKING SECURITIES SUBCOMMITTEE - Democratic
Senator on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee seeks a senior banking/financial
services policy advisor to serve as Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance,
and Investment as well as handle tax and related matters. Applicants should have expertise in
banking and securities law and the regulatory structure of the financial system. At least four
years of Hill experience is required and experience working on or with the Banking Committee
is strongly preferred. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation,
and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure and while juggling multiple
tasks; and sound political judgment. The senior policy advisor will also be expected to handle
occasional constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to
senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - Moderate Democrat seeks highly qualified staffer to cover
primarily financial services and housing issues. The Senator plans to be very active on these
issues. Candidates should be highly motivated, experienced, with excellent written and oral
communication skills. Send resume to bankingstaffer@gmail.com.

INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL/INVESTIGATIVE STAFF - Seeking experienced attorneys
or otherwise qualified professionals to work on the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Panel
created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to oversee the implementation of
the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Familiarity with financial services regulation, the
mortgage crisis, and the financial crisis is required. Investigative counsel and staff will work
with a team of attorneys and in conjunction with finance experts and economists to investigate
all aspects of the U.S. Department of Treasury's TARP activities, including the use of TARP
funds, the impact of TARP on financial institutions and markets, the transparency and fairness of the Treasury Department's administration of TARP, and the effectiveness of foreclosure
mitigation efforts. Job responsibilities will include preparing for hearings on TARP operations,
staffing Panel members, reviewing administrative agency information, conducting interviews
with agency personnel, consultation with policy experts, and preparation of reports. Please
email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

POLICY ADVISOR - Seeking experienced policy analysts to work on the bipartisan
Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of
2008 to: 1) oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) and 2)
make recommendations on regulatory reform to the next Congress and Administration.
Experience in the fields of economics, finance and banking, financial services regulation,
consumer protection, or housing policy is necessary. Job responsibilities will include research,
analysis of Working Group policy papers, preparation of briefing materials for Panel Members,
drafting report language, and offering substantive recommendations on regulatory reform to
Panel members. Please email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

6) House Openings

HOUSE GOP JOB LIST
August 3, 2009

Scheduler/Office Manager - Congressman Timothy V. Johnson seeks an organized and detail-oriented Scheduler/Office Manager for his DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, handling DC scheduling requests for the Member, coordinating travel for Member and staff, handling personal correspondence, and managing office procurement. Ideal candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities. Please email cover letter and resume to IL15scheduler@gmail.com.

Paid Interns - The Washington, DC office of Congressman Bill Cassidy (LA-06) is seeking interns to immediately fill paid positions for the fall semester. As an intern, one of your primary responsibilities will be to assist the legislative staff by attending meetings and briefings and researching issues and topics. Interns will also be required to assist the staff in responding to letters, emails, and phone calls from our constituents. Interns will regularly be called upon by staffers to assist them with other duties here in the office as well. Every effort will be made by the staff to suit these requests with the strengths and interests of each intern. Email resume to Cassidy.Internships@mail.house.gov. No calls, please.

July 30, 2009Legislative Assistant - Congresswoman Brown-Waite seeks a highly motivated individual with exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills to handle a variety of issues including Homeland Security and Judiciary. Responsibilities will include writing legislative mail, formulating and tracking legislative proposals, and briefing the Congresswoman on a daily basis. Successful applicants will have a strong understanding of the legislative process, a knack for research, well developed critical thinking skills, and patience. To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and write an essay explaining what you would do to get on the Real World, D.C. to Kyle.Glenn@mail.house.gov.

Scheduler - Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) seeks an experienced scheduler for DC office. The ideal candidate will have previous scheduling experience in a congressional office. Office manager experience is a plus. Excellent organizational and time-management skills necessary. North Carolina ties are a bonus, but not necessary. Send resumes to sarah.hale@mail.house.gov.

Interns - The office of Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11) is seeking interns to immediately fill paid positions for the fall semester. Interns will have the opportunity to attend Committee hearings, learn about legislative processes, and assist in the daily operations of a Congressional office. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and outgoing. Applicants are also encouraged to seek academic credit with their institutions. The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately. Michigan ties are a plus! If you are interested in applying for this internship, please e-mail a resume, cover letter and references to hillinternship11@gmail.com.

Interns - Interns wanted to assist Congressman Petri (R-Wisconsin) and his staff in the overall day-to-day operations of the office by investigating constituent requests and drafting responses, answering telephones, greeting visitors, and guiding tours of the Capitol. They will also be assigned research projects as needed. Interns have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and otherwise take advantage of the unique perspective of Capitol Hill. We try to give our interns a firsthand view of the legislative process and we make every effort to provide them with a worthwhile learning experience. This is an excellent opportunity for college students or recent graduates interested in obtaining Capitol Hill experience. These unpaid positions are full or part-time with flexible scheduling available. Fax cover letter and resume to 202-225-2356.
Unpaid interns for District and DC offices - Congressman Erik Paulsen’s Office is currently accepting applications for interns in the District Office in Eden Prairie, MN and in the Washington, D.C. Office for the Fall Semester of 2009. Interns working in the District Office have the opportunity to contribute to the office’s interaction with the surrounding community through constituent services, local events, and community meetings. Interns in the Washington, D.C. Office will gain insight into the federal government and the legislative process by working closely with staff and attending hearings and briefings. We are looking for hardworking applicants with excellent qualifications and with Minnesota and 3rd District connections being a definite plus. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Dan Wick at dan.wick@mail.house.gov

Internship - Capitol Hill internship available for the fall semester to assist Congressman Ed Royce (CA-40) and his staff in the overall day-to-day operations of the office by answering telephones, greeting visitors, guiding tours of the Capitol, investigating constituent requests, and drafting responses. As an intern, you will be assigned research projects as needed. Interns have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and otherwise take advantage of the unique perspective of Capitol Hill. We make it a priority to give our interns a first hand view of the legislative process and we make every effort to provide them with a worthwhile learning experience. This is an excellent opportunity for current college students or recent graduates interested in obtaining Capitol Hill experience. Please fax or email cover letter and resume to (202) 226-0335 or worku.gachou@mail.house.gov.

Fall Interns - Representative Cynthia Lummis (WY-AL) is seeking interns for the Fall 2009 semester. Intern duties include answering phones, greeting constituents, drafting constituent correspondence, attending briefings, Congressional hearings, and preparing memoranda for the office. Attention to detail and professionalism are highly valued. Recent college students or recent graduates, from Wyoming and Western states preferred. Details: Full Time, Monday-Friday; 9AM-6PM, college credit available, monthly stipend, housing not included, but information will be provided. Cover Letter, resume, writing sample deadline is July 31st. Email your application to LummisOpening@gmail.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Fall Internship - The office of Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) has an opening for a fall internship position in our Washington, DC office. We are looking for a highly qualified candidate that is motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. Although these are unpaid positions, interns have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill, learn about the legislative process, and attended briefings of interest. Responsibilities include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to michelle.brenan@mail.house.gov. Washington State ties a plus, but not required.

Internship - Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) is currently accepting applications for Fall interns. Responsibilities include: conducting Capitol tours, assisting with constituent calls and requests, handling flag requests, processing mail, researching legislative issues, and attending hearings and briefings. Pennsylvania ties are preferred but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to aric.nesbitt@mail.house.gov with “Internship” in the subject line.

Legislative Assistant - The Office of Congressman Michael C. Burgess, MD (R-TX) is seeking a Legislative Assistant whose primary focus will be the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Responsibilities of this position will include writing legislative mail, briefing the Congressman on relevant policy developments, formulating legislative proposals, interacting with federal agencies, and staffing the Member on all of the responsibilities related to the E&E Subcommittee. Strong writing and interpersonal skills are a must. The ideal candidate will have several years of Hill experience and a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and building coalitions. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample letter to burgessjobs@mail.house.gov with subject line: Attn: LA Position. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

Unpaid Interns - Howard "Buck" McKeon (CA 25), Ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, is seeking unpaid interns to for the fall/winter semester. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed. There will also be opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you. Candidates should be self motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Applicants must be able to make a minimum commitment of four days a week. California ties a plus. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mimma Faudale at mimma.faudale@mail.house.gov

Unpaid interns - Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) seeks unpaid interns for Fall 2009 in his Washington, DC office. Duties include conducting Capitol tours, entering data, greeting visitors, addressing constituent concerns, as well as assisting with administrative and legislative tasks. Applicants should be energetic, hard working self-starters, that are detail oriented, can multi-task, and have a good sense of humor. This is a great opportunity for those seeking Capitol Hill experience. Texas ties are preferred, but not necessary. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Anne Marie Malecha at anne_marie.malecha@mail.house.gov with “Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Military Legislative Assistant - Republican Member of the House Armed Service Committee seeks a Military Legislative Assistant to handle his military issues. Primary responsibilities include preparing member for Committee hearings/briefings/mark ups and floor activities, developing and managing legislative initiatives, tracking legislation, writing briefing materials, constituent correspondence, and representing the Member in meetings with interested parties. Candidate must be a team player and a self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: Must have substantial understanding of the military and prior Hill experience is helpful. Maryland ties a plus. Applicant Instructions: Please e-mail resume, references and cover letter to Bud.Otis@mail.house.gov.

Interns - Republican Congressman John C. Fleming, M.D. seeks qualified, intelligent, conservative minded individuals to intern in his Washington D.C. office starting as soon as but not limited to August 10th, 2009 until Christmas Break. Duties include answering phones, sorting mail, data entry, and attending briefings. Applicants should be proficient on Microsoft Word and Excel and have a strong work ethic. Applicants with at least introductory knowledge of the legislative process are preferred. Internships are a great learning opportunity; however, all intern positions are unpaid. Class credit is available. If interested, please contact Meghan Marino in my Washington office at 202.225.2777 or email her at meghan.marino@mail.house.gov. Please visit Congressman Fleming's website at http://www.fleming.house.gov/ for more information.District Interns (Louisiana) - Congressman John C. Fleming, M.D. seeks qualified, intelligent, conservative minded individuals to intern in his District offices in Shreveport, Bossier City, or Leesville, Louisiana starting as soon as but not limited to August 10th, 2009 until Christmas Break. Duties include answering phones, sorting mail, data entry, and attending briefings. Applicants should be proficient on Microsoft Word and Excel and have a strong work ethic. Applicants with at least introductory knowledge of the legislative process are preferred. Internships are a great learning opportunity; however, all intern positions are unpaid. Class credit is available. If interested, please contact Meghan Marino in my Washington office at 202.225.2777 or email her at meghan.marino@mail.house.gov. Please visit Congressman Fleming's website at http://www.fleming.house.gov/ for more information.

Communications Assistant - Congressman Randy Neugebauer seeks a proactive Communications Assistant. Candidates should have an understanding of social networking sites and experience working with new media tools. Responsibilities include working with Communications Director to implement new media strategy and draft some press releases and op-eds. Position will also require implementation of a proactive, targeted constituent communication strategy using email and mail. Ideal candidates will have excellent writing skills, a strong ability to use and adapt to emerging technologies and Texas ties. Please send resumes to tx19jobs@mail.house.gov. No drop-ins or calls please.

Unpaid internship - Congressman Thomas Rooney (R-FL) is seeking unpaid interns for the Fall of 2009. Interns responsibilities include: aiding staff and the Congressman, answering phone calls, processing constituent mail, giving tours, attending hearings and performing other general office duties. Applicants should be enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working. Please only apply if you are available to work a full time position M-F from 9:00am-5:00pm. Interested candidates should request an application from Michelle.Hawks@mail.house.gov.

Legislative Assistant - Congressman Scott Garrett has an opening for a Legislative Assistant handling a variety of issues including Foreign Affairs, Environment and Energy. A successful candidate will have a strong conservative philosophy, be a self-starter, able to manage multiple projects at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong writing and analytical skills are a must. Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to NJ05jobs@mail.house.gov.

Legislative Correspondent - The office of Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL) has an opening for a legislative correspondent (LC) in his Washington office. The LC will be responsible for researching, drafting, and processing constituent mail and assisting with other constituent contact projects. The ideal candidate must have strong research, writing, and organizational skills and previous hill experience with significant knowledge of IQ. Interested applicants should email a resume and a cover letter to sarah.krug@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins.

Unpaid Interns - Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is currently seeking unpaid fall interns with conservative values, who are available to start in late August or early September. Interns will be responsible for maintaining general front office duties including answering phones, conducting and scheduling tours, logging and writing office correspondence, and a variety of other administrative tasks. Applicants should be detail oriented, punctual, and have excellent communication skills. Wisconsin ties are preferred. Interested candidates should direct their cover letter and resume to Joseph Zapf at joseph.zapf@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

Interns Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) seeks qualified, motivated, and intelligent individuals to serve as interns in his Washington, D.C. office for the fall semester. The position will involve numerous and varied tasks ranging from guiding constituents on tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, and drafting letters. Interns are additionally encouraged to further their own education by attending hearings, briefings, and other thought-provoking activities. Texas ties are encouraged, but not required. Qualified individuals should have at least some college background, a record of leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities, a strong writing ability, and a pervasive interest in the way our government operates. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Katie.Weiss@mail.house.gov.

Communications Director - Congressman Jeb Hensarling is searching for an experienced Communications Director. The ideal candidate for this Washington, DC,-based position is a conservative who possesses strategic messaging and management skills, a strong grasp of financial services issues, solid writing credentials, new media experience and national media contacts. This position is considered a senior member of Congressman Hensarling's management team. Pay is commensurate with experience. Please send resume and brief cover letter to tx05jobs@mail.house.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please.

Communications Director - Congressman Phil Gingrey (GA-11) seeks an aggressive Communications Director with significant press and speech writing experience. Responsibilities will include developing and executing the communications strategy as well as writing speeches, press releases, and op-eds. The ideal candidate will have significant Capitol Hill experience and established media contacts, as well as strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Georgia ties are a plus, but not required. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to David.Sours@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins.

Unpaid Interns The office of Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) is seeking unpaid interns for the Fall of 2009. Candidates must be conservative Republicans. Interns will have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and briefings for staff members, assist in the constituent correspondence process, as well as with other constituent services. Responsibilities include: taking phone calls, processing constituent mail, and performing other general office duties. Applicants should be interested in the legislative process, enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working. Full or part time internships with flexible schedules are available. Interested candidates should fax their resume and cover letter to (202) 225-4382 or email tom.crosson@mail.house.gov.

Internships - The Office of Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is seeking bold, energetic, conservative individuals for paid/unpaid Fall Internships, beginning around Labor Day. During your time with our office, you will be given the opportunity to develop leadership, management, and policy experience. Duties include everything from answering phones and mail, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol, to assisting staff members and Congressman Jordan with achieving our legislative goals and constituent outreach. You will be challenged and will be given practical tools for career and academic success. Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, and able to work as part of a professional team. Fourth District/Ohio ties are a plus. Applicant Instructions: All interested persons should contact Kevin Kichinger, Internship Coordinator for Congressman Jim Jordan, at 202-225-2676 or kevin.eichinger@mail.house.gov. Please have cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample available.

Scheduler - Congressman Patrick McHenry seeks experienced scheduler for DC office. The ideal candidate will have Hill experience, North Carolina ties, and excellent organizational and time-management skills. Send resumes to parker.poling@mail.house.gov. No calls please.

Internship - The office of Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) is seeking qualified interns to fill full and part-time positions for the fall semester. Work for an energetic, results-oriented Republican and gain invaluable, career-building experience on Capitol Hill by assisting in daily Congressional office duties, helping with incoming constituent communication, and aiding legislative staff and communications director on special projects. This internship is unpaid and requires a minimum time-commitment of three half-working days per week (15 hours). To apply, please fill out the application listed on our website and send it, along with a resume to the attention of Intern Coordinator (preferably in Word format) by email to ehall@mail.house.gov or fax to: 202-225-3494.

Chief Economist - Committee on Energy and Commerce Republican staff seeks economist to provide policy advice on climate change and health policy, particularly insurance, price transparency and entitlement reform. Economist will work to analyze and develop legislative policy and engage in oversight of the private sector and the Executive Branch. The economist will also work with CBO and will develop cost estimates for legislative proposals. PhD in economics preferred. Hill, agency or Executive Branch experience helpful. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send a resume and references to Ms. Lynn Walker, linda.walker@mail.house.gov.

Communications Director - Congressman John Shadegg seeks a proactive Communications Director with significant Capitol Hill experience. Candidates should have an established relationship with the press and working familiarity with issues such as health care, energy and national security. Responsibilities include developing and implementing an overall communications strategy, managing the DC press team, writing press releases, statements, op-eds, and developing new media opportunities. Ideal candidates will have impeccable writing skills and a strong ability to maintain and develop media contacts. This is not a junior position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to arizona03@gmail.com.

Legislative Assistant - Congressman Doc Hastings seeks proactive legislative staffer to take lead responsibility for multiple issues. A minimum of 2 years experience as a Legislative Assistant on the Hill is required. Qualified applicants will have experience in more than one of the following areas: nuclear waste cleanup, DOE laboratories, science, health care, tax policy, and defense. Candidates must demonstrate solid communication skills and attention to detail. Please email resume and cover letter to: resumesWA04@mail.house.gov. No calls please