Veteran and Military Liaison

United States Senate; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate in Casper, WY seeks a Veteran and Military Liaison to work directly with military and veteran constituents and their families on federal casework. You will also serve as liaison to local and statewide veteran groups and to the Wyoming Military Department.

Primary responsibilities include advocating for Wyoming veterans, building outreach with organizations, coordinating service academy nominations, and planning public events to maintain visibility and support for

Qualifications

• Veteran status and strong Wyoming ties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Committed to teamwork.
• Familiar with VA/military issues in Wyoming (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Veteran and Military Casework: Advocate on behalf of Wyoming veterans, military members and their families with federal agencies and programs.
• Veteran Outreach: Establish relationships with organizations, agencies and communities to keep a pulse on veteran issues around Wyoming.
• Service Academy Nominations: Facilitate military service academy nominations, including coordinating student outreach and managing the Senator’s Academy Board.
• Public Outreach: Coordinate, plan and attend events with and on behalf of the Senator to maintain visibility and availability to constituents.
• Advocacy: Routinely monitor and report to the Senator on issues directly impacting Wyoming veterans and their families, including identifying opportunities for the Senator to help improve the quality of life of veterans, military members and their families.

Skills

Excellent communication (written and

Strong Wyoming ties

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Photography (DSLR)

Tools

DSLR photography

Job description

U.S. Senator John Barrasso is seeking a Veteran and Military Liaison in his Casper, WY office. This position will work directly with military and veteran constituents and their families on casework to resolve issues with federal agencies. This position will also serve as the Senator’s liaison to local and statewide veteran groups, the Wyoming Military Department and various military/veteran stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Veteran and Military Casework: Advocate on behalf of Wyoming veterans, military members and their families with federal agencies and programs.
2. Veteran Outreach: Establish relationships with organizations, agencies and communities to keep a pulse on veteran issues around Wyoming.
3. Service Academy Nominations: Facilitate military service academy nominations, including coordinating student outreach and managing the Senator’s Academy Board.
4. Public Outreach: Coordinate, plan and attend events with and on behalf of the Senator to maintain visibility and availability to constituents.
5. Advocacy: Routinely monitor and report to the Senator on issues directly impacting Wyoming veterans and their families, including identifying opportunities for the Senator to help improve the quality of life of veterans, military members and their families.

Qualified applicants are:

1. Veterans with strong Wyoming ties.
2. Excellent communicators (written and verbal).
3. Able to work within a face-paced, results-oriented environment.
4. Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
5. Committed to working within a cohesive team.
6. Proficient with technology including DSLR photography.
7. Familiar with VA/military issues in Wyoming (preferred).

This is a full-time, in-person role with federal benefits. Evening and weekend hours are sometimes required.