Organization
U.S. House of Representatives, Member Office (Republican)
Position Title
Special Assistant
Position Type
Full-time
Position Location
Norfolk, Nebraska
Must already be within a commutable distance OR open to relocating without assistance.
Position Description
The primary responsibility of the Special Assistant is to transport the Member and other staff members to meetings and appointments as necessary, deliver and pickup materials for the office, staff the Member at various meetings, and serve as a personal aide to the Member when he is in the district. When the Member is in DC, the Special Assistant will assist the district staff with field rep duties and casework.
Typical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Transportation of the Member for their official duties.
- Deliver and pickup materials for the office, including letters, packages, and documents from other government agencies.
- Working with the Scheduler to be aware of the Member's schedule.
- Running errands and assisting the District Director with supplies and other misc. administrative matters.
- Assisting in sorting and delivering mail.
- Staffing the Member at various meetings and events.
- Serving as a personal aide to the Member, tending to various needs as they arise while he is in the district.
- Assisting the Field Reps with events, meetings, and correspondence as necessary.
- Assisting with casework as necessary.
The requirements for this position are:
- Located in Norfolk, NE or willingness to relocate.
- Regular, predictable and punctual attendance at assigned locations required for performance of duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the Member and office staff, Members and representatives from other offices, outside organizations, and others.
- Ability to work most weekends as the Member's schedule dictates, with less work expected on weekdays when the Member is in DC.
- Ability to handle difficult and sometimes tense interactions with members of the public, including constituents, with tact while also prioritizing the well-being of the Member.
- Work is public-facing and requires frequent interaction with members of the public, including constituents, in a courteous and tactful manner. Work requires extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by the Member's schedule and office needs.
- Work requires regularly driving the Member with the individual's personal vehicle.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. A personal vehicle used to drive the Member is not necessarily required.
- Regularly lifts and moves luggage, books, files, documents, and other office materials.
- Must be able to prioritize and perform duties under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Regularly use typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication, including, for example, a computer, email, telephone, smartphone, photocopier, fax machine, etc.
Interested applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and references to ...@mail.house.gov.
How To Apply
The application portal will close on Thursday, January 23, 2025 or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever comes first.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Emloyment Eligibility
The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All travel-related expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant, to include any relocation expenses. Employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. A qualified applicant must meet one of the following residency requirements within the continental United States for eligibility for a paid position with the U.S. House of Representatives:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B)
- Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible
- Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law)