Staff Assistant

Office of Representative Tom Suozzi (NY-03); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Representative Tom Suozzi (NY-03) seeks a proactive, detail-oriented Staff Assistant for its Washington, DC office. This entry-level role works with the Director of Operations to support daily meetings and events in DC, with emphasis on logistics, visitor greeting, and team collaboration.

District ties are preferred and a driver’s license is required. The position is full-time and requires effective multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with emphasis on strong interpersonal and clear communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record; owning a car is not required.
• Full-time position requiring multi-tasking and attention to detail.
• District ties preferred and equal opportunity employer statement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the DC intern program and greet visitors.
• Drive the Congressman, process flag requests, answer phones and conduct tours.
• Support other duties as assigned in a fast-paced office setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

The Office of Representative Tom Suozzi (NY-03) seeks a proactive, detail-oriented, and professional Staff Assistant for his Washington, DC office. Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment while working effectively with teams in both the DC and district offices. District ties are preferred.

This entry-level role serves as an integral member of the DC team and works directly with the Director of Operations to provide logistical support for the Congressman’s daily meetings and events while in Washington.Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to: managing the DC intern program, greeting visitors, driving the Congressman, processing flag requests, answering phones, conducting tours, and other duties as assigned. A valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record are required for the position, but owning or having access to a car is not required.

This is a full-time position. The position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines. Candidates of all educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. No phone calls or drop-ins please.