Staff Assistant

United States Senate; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,012 - 66,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal student loan repayment option

Job summary

The United States Senate is seeking a highly-motivated Staff Assistant for Senator Edward J. Markey's Boston office. This role involves answering calls, greeting visitors, and performing administrative tasks. Strong communication skills and an interest in immigration issues are necessary.

With a salary of $60,014 annually and benefits including federal student loan repayment, the staff assistant will also manage immigration casework and engage with stakeholders. Candidates from diverse communities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in administrative roles or similar responsibilities.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and greet visitors.
• Perform general administrative duties and special projects.
• Assist with immigration-related constituent casework.

Skills

Professional telephone manner

Knowledge of current events

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively

Interest in immigration issues

Job description

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) is looking for a highly-motivated and detail-oriented Staff Assistant for his Boston, Massachusetts office. Applicants must possess a professional telephone manner, knowledge of current events and issues, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced work environment. Primary day-to-day responsibilities include: answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, performing general administrative duties and other special projects, and staffing events (including on nights and weekends).

The Staff Assistant will also assist with immigration-related constituent casework. This includes managing a significant casework portfolio, liaising with federal agencies, attending meetings and events with stakeholders, conducting outreach, and some advance functions. Experience and/or interest in working with immigrants and refugees is strongly preferred.

Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, military, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Ties to Massachusetts and additional language skills are required. The salary for this position is $60,014 annually, with benefits that include a federal student loan repayment option.

If interested in the position, please submit a resume and cover letter.