Legislative Correspondent (Health, Education, Labor)

U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal student loan repayment option

Job summary

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to cover health, education, labor, and pensions issues.

Primary duties include processing incoming mail and drafting outgoing constituent mail, with opportunities to meet stakeholders, conduct research, and assist staff on a small policy portfolio. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and motivated, with prior Capitol Hill experience and a public policy background preferred.

Qualifications

• Capitol Hill experience is preferred.
• Public policy background is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming mail and draft outgoing constituent mail.
• Engage with stakeholders and conduct basic research.
• Manage a small policy portfolio and support HELP Committee staff.
• Attend briefings and summarize policy implications for staff.
• Demonstrate organization and attention to detail in daily tasks.

Skills

Capitol Hill experience

Public policy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, seeks a Legislative Correspondent to cover health, education, labor, and pensions issues. Primary duties include processing incoming mail and drafting outgoing constituent mail. Other duties may include meeting with stakeholders, conducting research, handling a small policy portfolio, and assisting legislative staff working on issues under HELP Committee jurisdiction. A successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Prior experience working on Capitol Hill and a public policy background are preferred. Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, military, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as candidates with ties to Massachusetts. The salary for this position is $64,226 annually, with benefits that include a federal student loan repayment option.

• federal student loan repayment option