Legislative Assistant

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) in Washington, D.C. seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to manage a broad policy portfolio and support the Congresswoman’s legislative agenda on Capitol Hill.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant legislative experience, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure with deadlines during House sessions. Connecticut ties are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant legislative experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to cover a diverse issue portfolio.
• Expert knowledge of the legislative process.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop legislative initiatives and collaborate closely with the legislative and communications teams to advance the office priorities.
• Tracking legislation and other developments in assigned issue areas and preparing briefings House floor, committee, in-district efforts, and outside House-related activities.
• Monitoring legislative developments within relevant committees.
• Planning and coordinating support of legislation.
• Writing floor speeches.
• Acting as liaison with committee and agency staff.
• Performing special projects as assigned.
• Meeting with constituents and stakeholder groups.
• Assisting with preparation of weekly reports.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

SUMMARY

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes(CT-05)seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to join her Washington, D.C. office.The ideal candidate will have worked in a policy role on Capitol Hill for at least two years.The LegislativeAssistant will be responsible for managing a broad policy portfolio.Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to thrive under pressure and meetstrictdeadlines,attention to detail,and a commitment to working non-standard hours, especially when the House is in session, are essential attributes.This is not anentry-levelposition. Connecticut ties are preferred but not required. Only applicants who meet all qualifications will be considered.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop legislative initiatives and collaborate closely with the legislative and communications teams to advance theofficepriorities;
• Tracking legislation and other developments in assigned issue areas andpreparingbriefingsHousefloor, committee, in districtefforts, and outside House-relatedactivities;
• Monitoring legislative developments within relevantcommittees;
• Planning and coordinating support oflegislation;
• Writing floorspeeches;
• Acting as liaison with committee and agencystaff;
• Performing special projectsasassigned;
• Meeting with constituents andstakeholdergroups;
• Assisting with preparation of weekly reports; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is not an entry-level position. At leasttwoyears of relevantlegislativeexperience isrequired. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered;

• Hard work, organization, effective time management, and ability toworkin a fast-paced and collaborativeenvironment;
• Analytical capabilities, excellent writing skills, attention to detail, flexibility, andcreativity;
• Willingness to cover a diverse issue portfolio and be responsive to varied concerns andperspectives;
• Expert knowledge of the legislativeprocess;
• Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to communicate effectively with the Congresswoman, colleagues, constituents, and external stakeholders.

We are an equal opportunity employer.