Staff Assistant (DC)

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Senate in Washington, DC seeks a Staff Assistant to handle front desk duties, answer phones, greet visitors, coordinate tours, and manage mail in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and professional, with excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask; previous Hill internship or IQ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• No degree specified in the posting.
• Previous Hill internship or IQ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones in a courteous and professional manner.
• Greet and assist visitors at the front desk.
• Coordinate office tours for visitors.
• Sort mail and maintain front office organization.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Job description

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) seeks a Staff Assistant in the Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and highly motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills. This position is front facing, so the candidate must be personable and professional, and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors, coordinating tours, sorting mail, maintaining front office and other various administrative duties. The successful candidate will be a team player who is motivated to deliver for Pennsylvanians. Previous Hill internship and Internet Quorum (IQ) experience is preferred. Pennsylvania ties are strongly welcomed.

Senator Fetterman is deeply committed to shaping an office full of experiences, perspectives and walks of life. The office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time.