Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent

Congressman Eugene Vindman; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Congressman Eugene Vindman’s Washington, D.C. office seeks a Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent for in-person work five days per week. The role emphasizes strong teamwork, organization, and the ability to produce high-quality responses to constituent inquiries in the Member's voice.

Ideal candidates demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, political acumen, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. Prior campaign politics experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Robust written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong political acumen.
• Team player who moves quickly and expects excellence.
• Attention to detail and stellar organization are a must.
• Experience in campaign politics is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the constituent mail program, including sorting, categorizing, and tracking incoming letters, emails, and web messages.
• Research and write responses in the Member's voice, based on his positions, voting record, committee work, and district priorities.
• Manage the front office, answer phones, greet visitors, and coordinate tours of DC attractions (the White House, U.S. Capitol, etc.).
• Hire and supervise office's interns.
• Execute administrative tasks throughout the office.

Skills

Customer service

Written communications

Verbal communications

Political acumen

Team player

Attention to detail

Campaign politics

Job description

apply before December 18, 2026

Position Overview:

The Office of Congressman Eugene Vindman is seeking a Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent for the Congressman's Washington, D.C. office. Strong candidates will be team-players, organized, detail-oriented and dedicated self-starters. The role is for in-person work five days per week and has an annual salary of $53,000.

Required Qualifications:

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional work product on quick deadlines.
• Robust written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong political acumen.
• Team player who moves quickly and expects excellence.
• Ability to manage a high volume of projects with tight turnaround and zero ego.
• Comfortable with feedback and quick content turnaround.
• Attention to detail and stellar organization are a must.
• Experience in campaign politics is preferred but not required.
• Experience with a candidate, elected leader, or similar principal is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the constituent mail program, including sorting, categorizing, and tracking incoming letters, emails, and web messages.
• Research and write responses in the Member's voice, based on his positions, voting record, committee work, and district priorities.
• Manage the front office, answer phones, greet visitors, and coordinate tours of DC attractions (the White House, U.S. Capitol, etc.).
• Hire and supervise office's interns.
• Execute administrative tasks throughout the office.

This office is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Women, people of color, veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds, especially Virginians, are strongly encouraged to apply.