Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent

Congresswoman Judy Chu; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Matching retirement contributions

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Congresswoman Judy Chu's Washington, D.C. office seeks a Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent to manage a fast-paced front office and constituent mail program, answer phones, and coordinate tours for constituents.

Applicants should be detail-oriented with an upbeat attitude and strong oral and written communication. Knowledge of the legislative process is preferred; prior Hill experience is highly valued, and California ties are a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the legislative process and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an upbeat positive attitude; ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee our Washington internship program.
• Answer phones and manage incoming mail.
• Coordinate tours for constituents and submit flag requests.
• Write constituent correspondence and assist legislative/communications staff with other duties.

Skills

Legislative process knowledge

Oral and written communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent

Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) seeks a Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent in her Washington, D.C., office to manage a fast-paced front office and constituent mail program. Applicants must be detail-oriented and possess an upbeat positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment. Responsibilities will include overseeing our Washington internship program, answering phones, managing incoming mail, coordinating tours for constituents, submitting flag requests, writing constituent correspondence, and assisting legislative and communications staff with other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have knowledge of the legislative process and excellent oral and written communication skills. This is a full-time position with benefits including health care coverage, matching retirement contributions, and student loan repayment assistance. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Prior Hill experience is highly valued, California ties are a plus.