Staff Assistant

House Energy and Commerce Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrat staff seeks a proactive Staff Assistant for a fast-paced committee office in Washington, DC. The role supports front office tasks, event preparations, document delivery, and intern supervision.

Strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential; prior Hill experience is preferred. The position offers hands-on exposure to legislative workflow, records management, and cross-office coordination in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Exceptional time management and ability to work collaboratively.
• Prior Hill experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors.
• Support staff in preparations for hearings, markups, meetings, and events.
• Deliver documents and obtain signatures on letters.
• Train and supervise interns.
• Maintain digital and paper records and files.
• Assist with research, web content, and special projects.

Skills

Front office tasks

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Intern supervision

Job description

The Democratic staff on the Committee on Energy and Commerce seeks an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly organized Staff Assistant for fast-paced committee office.

Responsibilities include:

• tasks associated with a front office such as answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting incoming mail, maintaining office supplies, and ensuring the office is kept in order;
• supporting staff in preparations for committee events such as hearings, markups, meetings, and events;
• delivering documents and obtaining signatures on letters;
• training and supervising interns;
• maintaining both digital and paper records and files; and
• mastering basic equipment operations, assisting other staff with research, web content, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, exceptional time management skills, and an ability to work collaboratively. Prior Hill experience is preferred.

Our office deeply values the diversity of our employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.