Mid-to-Senior Legislative Staffer

Office of Rep. Ed Case; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Rep. Ed Case in Washington, DC is seeking a mid-to-senior legislative staff member to support a broad portfolio, including foreign affairs. The role involves advising, briefing, and staffing the Congressman on assigned issues and coordinating appropriations-related activities.

The position requires initiative, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines across time zones. Hawaii-related background is valued though not required.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on foreign affairs and appropriations.
• Ability to brief and staff the Congressman on assigned issues.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of substantive issues, including foreign affairs.
• Advise, brief, and staff the Congressman on assigned topics.
• Prepare appropriations requests and monitor related committee matters.
• Represent the office in meetings with constituents and others.

Skills

Legislative experience

Policy analysis

Briefing skills

Written communication

Job description

U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i - 01) is seeking a mid-to-senior legislative staff member for his Washington, D.C. office.

Primary responsibilities include the full range of management of a diverse and active portfolio of substantive issues, to include foreign affairs. Specific duties include advising, briefing and staffing the Congressman on assigned issues, preparing and advancing related appropriations requests, monitoring and advancing related committee matters (including the Congressman’s Appropriations Committee, where legislative staff are assigned one or more subcommittees) and full House activities, advancing legislative initiatives, drafting constituent correspondence, and representing the office in meetings with constituents and others. Direct report is to the Chief of Staff, although the Congressman is routinely involved in all aspects of his office operations and there is routine direct interaction with the Congressman.

The position also requires initiative, interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask, work independently and effectively under pressure, makedecisionsand solve problems, orientation to detail, excellent verbal communication and writing skills, and long hours especially adjusting to changing time zones.

Strong preference given to commensurate Capitol Hill experience, and Hawai‘i background and knowledge is highly valued though not required. Applicants are asked to detail these attributes.