Western Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent to cover portfolio of issues, including energy and natural resources, among others. LC will be responsible for responding to constituent mail, representing the Senator at meetings and drafting memos and hearing questions.  Candidates must have a strong policy background in issues under the jurisdiction of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee. Excellent writing skills are a requirement for this position.  Strong preference will be given to candidates with Capitol Hill experience and/or a familiarity with Colorado’s energy and natural resources landscape.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to WesternSenatorJobs@gmail.com

A Democratic Senator on the Senate Finance Committee seeks a full-time Legislative Fellow to assist with an active health care portfolio. Ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following issue areas: Medicare; Medicaid; prevention and wellness; pediatric health, Affordable Care Act provisions, or primary care.  Fellow could be asked to spearhead legislative agenda items for the Senator. Strong writing skills, as well as the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines are musts. Looking for a six-month to twelve-month commitment.  This position is unpaid. We are an equal opportunity employer.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senator is seeking an energetic, highly motivated and well-organized Staff Assistant. Responsibilities will include reception duties in the front office, answering phones, greeting visitors and coordinating tour requests. An ideal candidate has previous Capitol Hill and Intranet Quorum experience, is extremely detail-oriented, possesses strong written and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to demostaffasst@gmail.com by Friday, May 31.

Republican office is seeking a Policy Analyst or Policy Counsel to handle issues related to Commerce, Telecommunications, and Transportation. Responsibilities include analyzing bills, writing summaries, developing policy positions and in-depth briefs on major issues. This is a senior staff position that will work with other offices and be responsible for a wide range of activities. Candidates must be highly motivated, able to meet short deadlines, and take on various priorities in a fast-paced environment. Salary commensurate with experience. E-mail cover letter and resume to RepublicanPolicyJob@gmail.com.

Northeast Progressive Senator seeks a motivated, energetic, well-organized individual for the position of Staff Assistant.  Primary responsibilities include answering telephones, receiving visitors, and greeting constituents. Additional duties will include arranging tours, handling flag requests, and other administrative tasks.  Please email cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Moderate Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant with strong writing, research and oral communication skills to advise and assist the Senator on education issues.  The individual must be motivated, creative, self-disciplined and organized.  In addition to a strong grasp of policy, ideal candidates should have a keen political sense and the ability to balance the competing interests of a demographically and ideologically diverse constituency.   Previous Hill experience preferred.  Please send resume and cover letter to resumes@bennet.senate.gov.

Republican Senator seeks a Legislative Assistant to conduct oversight and investigations of government programs.  Legislative Assistant will focus on identifying duplicative or unnecessary government programs as well as instances of waste, fraud, or abuse.  Experience in these issues is desired.  A Master’s Degree in Public Policy or related field is desired, but not required.  Minimum 5 years professional experience required.  Email cover letter and resume to senateprogramLA@gmail.com. 

Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee computer networks, hardware and software in D.C. and State offices.  Major responsibilities include determining hardware, software and system functionality; maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software problems related to the computer network, desktop units, and other office equipment such as blackberries, printers, video cameras; processing constituent mail; and maintaining constituent mail database.  Required skills include:  experience troubleshooting (network, hardware, and software), as well as knowledge of Intranet Quorum, Apple/Mac products, Microsoft Office, Windows , Windows Vista and server software.  Applicants should be well-organized, able to balance multiple tasks, maintain composure under pressure, be dependable and flexible.  Qualified candidates must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on computer applications, and have strong oral and written communication skills.  Salary is commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Moderate Democratic Senator is seeking a health and education policy professional to handle active healthcare and pro-education reform agenda. Responsibilities include researching and developing policy; representing the Senator in front of constituents and other stakeholders; and drafting memos, speeches and talking points.   Qualified candidates will have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; sound political judgment; and the ability to perform well under pressure.  Hill experience and law or other advanced degree preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

U.S. Senate Page Program seeks a Proctor for page residence which houses high school students from across the nation.  Duties include supervising students, enforcing rules, and planning activities.  Bachelor's degree and current enrollment in a graduate degree granting program required.  Experience working with adolescents or in a residence hall preferred.  Compensation includes competitive salary and federal benefits.  This is a full-time, live-in position.  Applicants must have schedules which permit evening, overnight, and weekend assignments.  To apply send cover letter, resume and Employment Application to resumes@saa.senate.gov. To be considered for this position an Employment Application MUST be submitted. The SAA Employment Application can be found at http://www.senate.gov/employment/saa/pdf/Employment_Application.pdf *HIRING FOR THIS POSITION IS GOVERNED BY THE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES ACT* DEADLINE 05.24.13*

Western Democratic Senator seeks dynamic, detail-oriented Communications Director for his Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include: planning and executing senator's long-term communications strategy; interacting with members of the press and serving as on-the-record spokesperson; managing all traditional and social media; and overseeing communications team. Strong writing and editing skills required. Previous Congressional and on-the-record press experience necessary. Spanish-language skills and previous management experience a plus.  Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter to WesternDemCommTeam@gmail.com

Progressive member of the Democratic Caucus seeks experienced, detail-oriented person to fill a Senior Legislative Assistant or Policy Advisor position. This is not an entry level job.  Prior Senate Legislative Assistant experience and a strong understanding of Senate procedure and legislative process is required. Responsibilities include the constant monitoring of the floor and legislative developments, formulating long and short-term plans for advancing legislation and amendments, among other legislative duties.  Qualified candidates will have strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.   A varied legislative portfolio could include Agriculture, Telecom, Small Business, Commerce, Defense, Homeland and Foreign Affairs.   Vermont Ties and an advanced degree strongly preferred.  Please email resume and cover letter detailing procedural experience to Senate Employment Office at senate_employment@saa.senate.gov

Western Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Assistant with significant expertise in health policy, including women’s health/choice issues, Medicare, and Medicaid.  Deep knowledge of the Affordable Care Act is a must.  Other domestic policy issue areas may be added to the portfolio depending on applicant’s expertise and interest.  Applicants should have strong writing and communication skills.  Capitol Hill experience is preferred.  Please email a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to: demsenatorjob@gmail.com, indicating “Legislative Assistant” in the subject line.

Moderate Western Democratic Senator seeks detail-oriented and motivated Press Secretary. Duties include, but are not limited to: drafting press materials, strategizing on how to maximize coverage of senator’s work in Washington, cultivating press contacts in the national press, writing speeches, supervising D.C. press operations and working with legislative staff to develop news ideas. Prior on-the-record and Hill press experience highly desired. Spanish-language skills or previous work in the Rocky Mountain West also highly desired. Position requires occasional evening and weekend work. Please e-mail resume, cover letter, and writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democratic member of the Senate Banking Committee is seeking a highly motivated individual with extensive experience in banking and financial services issues.  Qualified candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of the issues and industries, as well as experience on the Hill.  Candidates must be able to meet short deadlines and juggle many priorities in a fast-paced environment.  This is not an entry level position. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual for Legislative Clerk position. The Legislative Clerk is responsible for, but not limited to: compiling and formatting Senator’s daily briefing books, act as personal assistant and driver for events in DC and occasionally in WV, maintain legislative records. Backup support to scheduling and legislative staff as needed. Open, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail. Assist in maintaining mailroom. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democratic Senator seeks a highly motivated, energetic, well-organized individual for the position of Staff Assistant.  Primary responsibilities include reception duties, to include answering telephones, receiving visitors, and being the first interaction between constituents and the Senator's office.  Candidate should have previous office experience; be detail-oriented and highly organized; possess effective oral communication and writing skills; and have fast and accurate typing skills, as well as a well-rounded computer experience.  An ability to work with minimum supervision, handle multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment is also required.  Capitol Hill background, experience with Intranet Quorum, and West Virginia ties a plus.  Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Chair of Senate Indian Affairs Committee is looking for an experienced communications professional for the Committee. The position will consist of managing the day-to-day communications for the committee, including press releases, talking points, and digital media. Candidates should have at minimum 2-3 years background in communications or media. On-the-record experience strongly preferred. Background in public policy and American Indian issues a plus. Please email your cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Senator Chris Coons is looking for a talented and energetic public relations professional to serve as his State Press Secretary in Wilmington, Delaware. Responsibilities include maintaining relationships with reporters throughout the state, identifying opportunities to engage the media and the public, writing press releases, drafting talking points for many of the Senator’s local events, publicizing events, and creating opportunities to translate the Senator’s policy work in Washington to Delaware. The State Press Secretary is also responsible for drafting news-story-like pieces for our blog, taking lots of high-quality photos for our social media profiles (and for the news media), shooting the occasional video, and trumpeting the Senator’s public activities on Twitter and Facebook. We’re looking for a talented writer who can take the initiative but works well on a team, thrives on a deadline, and can turn around lots of material quickly. On-the-record experience is preferred, but is not required. We’ll be looking for two things in your cover letter: what about Senator Coons’ policy work is most interesting or appealing to you, and an idea for a local event on that issue. Please send that letter, your resume, and two writing samples to: StatePressSecretary@gmail.com.

Senior Democratic Senator seeks a Deputy Press Secretary to assist National and Upstate Press Secretaries in managing and coordinating media contacts and press activities.  Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting press releases and talking points, managing conference calls, and setting up satellite interviews with television studios across the state. This individual must be knowledgeable of current legislative and non-legislative issues and have a thorough understanding of the legislative process and the Senate’s organization and procedures.  The position requires outstanding oral communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to produce quality work under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment.  Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter and resume to senatejobs@gmail.com, ATTN: Deputy Press Secretary job

Western Democratic Senator seeks a self-motivated and enthusiastic Press Intern for an aggressive communications shop.  Duties include monitoring, clipping and distribution of relevant news stories, from TV, print and online.  Other press responsibilities include: research, writing memos, attending press conferences, and helping to organize news interviews and radio call-ins.  Previous experience with press is preferred, along with roots in the West.  Applicants should have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an eagerness to learn about professional communications.   This is a full-time position.  We are looking for someone to start in or around mid-May.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and two references to westerndempressintern@gmail.com

The office of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, Republican from Illinois, seeks unpaid Interns for this summer. Qualified candidates are enthusiastic, professional students or recent college graduates with a strong interest in public service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: attending briefings and drafting memos for staff members, handling constituent calls, performing legislative research, and other front office administrative duties.  Strong communication skills and a team attitude are required to fit into a fast paced environment. No capitol hill experience necessary, Illinois ties a plus. If interested in this opportunity please complete an application: http://www.kirk.senate.gov/pdfs/internApp113.pdf and send all completed materials to: internship@kirk.senate.gov

US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Republican office) is seeking recent graduates and graduate students for full or part-time internships for the summer 2013 term.  This is a policy oriented internship with responsibilities that include assisting staff with legislative research, drafting correspondence, administrative duties, preparing hearing materials, attending briefings, and assisting with special projects.  Applicants should have strong writing and verbal skills as well as an interest or background in business and economic development.  The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is also appreciated.  No calls, please.   Please send a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 page writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Moderate Democrat seeks a Fellow to assist with health care reform and deficit reduction.  Responsibilities include drafting memos, writing talking points, briefing staff and the Senator, and generating new ideas around entitlement reform.  Ideal candidate will: have a strong background in health care policy and economics; possess an ability to communicate clearly and concisely; and be a team player.  This is an unpaid fellowship, ideally lasting between six months and a year.  Email cover letter and resume to ModDemEconFellow@gmail.com

Democratic office seeking Legislative Assistant to handle portfolio which includes civil rights, education, health, justice, and labor issues.  Responsibilities include developing policy, drafting legislation, staffing senator, developing and preparing for hearings, and drafting speeches.  Interested applicants must be team players and strong writers, who work well in a very fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.  Candidates with an advanced degree and prior Capitol Hill experience are strongly preferred.  This is not an entry level position.  Please email cover letter and resume to healtheducationaide@gmail.com.

Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle a portfolio including trade, banking, economic development, and small business.  Responsibilities include preparing materials for meetings, briefings, and hearings; developing policy ideas and drafting legislation; and representing the Senator in meetings and at events. Qualified candidates will have strong management, writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills. Additionally, qualified candidates should be experienced in the issue areas assigned, be organized and resourceful, and be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment. A graduate or professional degree in business, economics, or law is strongly preferred. Substantial understanding of economic policy and prior Senate or House experience are preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senator seeks aide to manage an active appropriations and budget agenda.  Related experience in Executive Branch or Congressional budget/appropriations office highly preferred.  Strong understanding of the federal budget process required.  Please email cover letter and resume to approps.aide@gmail.com.

Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle committee work. This is a senior position working in an area of highest priority for the Senator. Applicants should have significant experience in energy and/or environmental policy. The incumbent will be responsible for planning legislative strategy, drafting bills and amendments, preparing for hearings, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree and/or substantial relevant work experience is required; prior Hill experience is preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Please email resume to energyenvironmentLA@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

Senior Democratic West Coast Senator seeks Senior Legislative Assistant to handle Defense issues. Extensive Capitol Hill experience is preferred. Veterans and individuals with military backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Please email cover letter and resume to LegislativeAssistant157678@gmail.com.

Senior Democratic West Coast Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle Transportation, Housing and other issues as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of appropriations and authorization, as well as the ability to provide quality customer service to constituents. Please email cover letter and resume to LegislativeAssistant157679@gmail.com.

Senior Democratic West Coast Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle Homeland Security, FEMA, Immigration, some Judiciary jurisdiction and other issues as assigned. The ideal candidate will have extensive Capitol Hill experience and work well in a team environment. Please email cover letter and resume to LegislativeAssistant157680@gmail.com.

Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle health care issues.  The portfolio will also include nutrition, child care, disability, and women’s issues.  The ideal candidate will have (1) significant experience in health care; (2) ability to work well in a team-oriented office; (3) ability to produce legislative results, demonstrated through prior professional achievements; (4) Capitol Hill experience; and (5) extremely strong written, oral and interpersonal skills.  Senate experience is a plus. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democrat seeks experienced, detail-oriented person to fill Legislative Director position. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in legislative process. Particular preference given to the ability to identify leadership opportunities, capability to assemble broad legislative initiatives, and strong written and oral communication skills.  LD will be responsible for the constant monitoring of legislative developments, management of legislative staff, and formulating tactical plans for advancing legislation, among other duties. Prior Hill experience and an advanced degree are strongly preferred.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  Please email resume and cover letter to legdirector503@gmail.com.

Senior Western Democratic Senator seeking Deputy Press Secretary. Office is fast-paced and very busy. Duties include compiling morning clips for Senator and staff; writing weekly reports for Senator and staff; helping with press releases and monthly columns; directing intern program. Interested applicants should contact westerndeputypresssec@gmail.com with a resume

Senate Democratic committee staff is seeking an experienced investigator to carry out oversight and investigations activities for ambitious oversight agenda.   Four to five years of legislative oversight experience or equivalent preferred.  Applicants must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to generate new ideas.   Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume, references and salary history to investigate202@yahoo.com.

Senator Charles E. Schumer’s press office seeks full-time, unpaid interns in Washington, DC. Part-Time interns will also be considered but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference. It is preferable, but not required, if the candidate is available immediately, and can continue work through May. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, answering reporter inquiries, organizing press conferences, writing press releases and memos, conducting research and assisting the Press Staff with day-to-day operations of a very active press office. Applicants must work well under pressure, have excellent written and oral communications skills and a desire to learn. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but candidates should have a general understanding of governmental process, knowledge of the Northeast, and interest in communications. Candidates with New York ties are preferred. If interested, please send Cover letter, Resume and References via email to SchumerPressInternship@gmail.com

Senior Western Democrat seeks proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented person to fill Legislative Assistant position handling judiciary, immigration, and education policy issues.  The LA will be responsible for covering issues within Senate Judiciary Committee jurisdiction, including judicial nominations, immigration reform, constitutional law, intellectual property, privacy issues, and cybersecurity, and all education matters, including early education, elementary and postsecondary education, higher education, federal financial aid, science and technology research, and rural education.  The LA will work closely with the Senate Judiciary Committee to move judicial nominations for vacancies relevant to the Senator’s home state.  The LA will work closely with legislative correspondents on approving their research and responses for new issues, in addition to approving answers to the constituent mail in their areas. LA will also coordinate and track legislative interests in the state through state office field representative. Travel to the state and staffing the Senator is required. Primary duties: assisting in development of policy positions and legislative initiatives; monitoring legislative activities in committee and on the Senate floor; assisting LC in answering legislative mail; researching and writing statements, speeches, and staff position papers, briefing memoranda, and other materials; assisting communities and organizations in the home state in assigned legislative areas; working with legislative interns and Congressional Fellows; responding to personal and telephone inquiries regarding the Senator's legislative activities. Requirements: ability to speak to constituent groups, Senate offices and federal agencies on issues of mutual concern; anticipating problems and issues that will arise in devising and carrying out the Senator’s legislative agenda; consistency in quality of information and guidance provided to the Senator, groups, individuals and co-workers. Applicants must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to analyze issues, monitor workload, and keep Senator up-to-date in assigned substantive issue areas a must. At least two years of previous Hill experience at the LA level and a law degree are required. Please send cover letter and resumes to seniorwesterndemocratla@gmail.com.

Senator Charles E. Schumer’s press office seeks full-time, unpaid interns in Washington, DC starting in December. Part-Time interns will also be considered but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference. It is preferable, but not required, if the candidate is available immediately, and can continue work through May. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, answering reporter inquiries, organizing press conferences, writing press releases and memos, conducting research and assisting the Press Staff with day-to-day operations of a very active press office. Applicants must work well under pressure, have excellent written and oral communications skills and a desire to learn. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but candidates should have a general understanding of governmental process, knowledge of the Northeast, and interest in communications. Candidates with New York ties are preferred. If interested, please send Cover letter, Resume and References via email to SchumerPressInternship@gmail.com

Senior Democrat seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Press Assistant. Duties include fielding press calls, drafting press releases and advisories, and coordinating interviews and events. Applicants should have strong writing and interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle multiple assignments. Previous Hill experience, press experience and familiarity with energy and natural resources issues preferred. Equal opportunity employer. Please send resume and a writing sample to pressenergy@yahoo.com.

Western Democratic Senator seeks personable, dependable, and professional individual for an unpaid press internship position.  The press intern will work closely with the communications team on a variety of tasks.  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: compiling daily press clips, updating the website, assisting with social media, answering the phone, drafting language, and other administrative tasks as assigned.  This internship is a valuable opportunity to see how a Senate communications office functions and ideal for motivated, self-starting, and quick learning individuals.  Attention to detail and strong writing and grammar skills are required.  Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to internship.press@gmail.com.

Senate Subcommittee looking for conservative Republican staff with knowledge of federal personnel programs, especially pay and retirement.  Experience at Office of Personnel Management ideal. This individual should have the ability to compare and identify gaps in compensation and workforce policies between the private sector and the federal workforce, and develop legislative initiatives to create equity. Please send resume and cover letter to senatecmtestaff@gmail.com with “federal workforce” in the subject line.

Senate Subcommittee looking for conservative Republican staff with accounting background, preferably as a Certified Public Accountant. This position will inform various policy portfolios related to government reform. Candidate must be able to present data in standard accounting format.  Must be able to understand and present detailed analysis of particular costs to government while also being able to identify and communicate what the high-level story or message is associated with the numbers. Experience in budget analysis of particular agencies and/or programs a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to senatecmtestaff@gmail.com with “Accountant” in the subject line.

Senate Subcommittee looking for Republican staff with strong understanding of federal budgets. Experience on House or Senate Budget Committee, or technical experience at Congressional Budget Office or Office of Management and Budget preferred. Ability to review agency budgets and conduct independent analyses of programmatic costs and trends. Desire and ability to look at duplication across and within government programs, identify inefficiencies, and make recommendations to reduce the size, scope, and cost of the Federal Government.  This will be a senior position for the right candidate. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to senatecmtestaff@gmail.com with “Budget Staff” in subject line.

Democratic Senator seeks a Counsel to handle a committee portfolio.  Individual must be knowledgeable of current legislative and non-legislative issues and have a thorough understanding of the legislative process and the Senate’s organization and procedures.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analyzing legislative developments and recommending strategies on bills and amendments, advising the Senator during hearings and markups, and the preparation of memorandums, floor statements and speeches.  The position requires outstanding oral communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to conduct strong legal research and analysis.  Successful candidate will possess excellent academic credentials and will have the ability to produce quality work under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment.  Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter and resume to counsel.senate@gmail.com, with Counsel Job in the subject line.  

Moderate Democratic Senator seeks energetic candidate for an unpaid Press internship to assist press staff in fast-paced communications office. Duties include monitoring daily news and feeds, including relevant social media outlets; pitching stories to reporters; drafting press releases and letters; updating Web site; daily clips; and general press office support. Candidates must have excellent writing skills, be able to write quickly and accurately and have strong social media skills. Team-comes-first attitude and sense of humor are musts. Prior press or on-the-job writing experience desirable. Please email cover letter, resume and two writing samples to dempress2012@gmail.com.

Senate Democrat seeks experienced Press Secretary to handle a large portfolio focusing on in-state media and press relations. In addition to strong writing and interpersonal skills, applicants should have an ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, conduct independent research, work well under pressure and have on-the-record experience. The ideal candidate would fit into a positive working environment and possess an eagerness and aptitude for staying current on state and legislative issues relevant to the Senator.  Management and campaign experience is highly preferred.  Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to dempresssecretary2012@gmail.com.

Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, creative communications professional to serve as Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will have excellent writing and editing skills, extensive experience pitching and placing news stories and organizing press events and a proven ability to build strong relationships with the media. Duties will include overseeing day to day press operations, drafting and editing news releases, speeches and op-eds and coordinating interviews and press events. On-record experience is required. The position is located in the state office and reports to the Communications Director. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and writing samples to demsenatejobposting@gmail.com.

The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks unpaid press interns for fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Deputy Press Secretary on a variety of tasks. Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media distribution. Press interns will primarily work with the Deputy Press Secretary to compile daily press clips for the Senator's review, coordinate daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with the communications office on other media-related projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required. Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to SenBrownPressIntern@gmail.com