So you’re deeply committed to Progressive causes, have some computer and web skills, write well, maybe even snack on, day-dream about, and sip at the well of politics?
Why not get paid for your passion and go to work inside the system? Below the break are a couple of jobs that might interest the activist in you.
From CQ Weekly, the online newsletter of The Congressional Quarterly, we find Capitol Hill jobs such as these:
ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR -- House Democratic committee office is seeking an online communications coordinator. Responsibilities include oversight of the committee Web site, management of an e-mail mailing list, and the rapid development of new online tools and resources. This position requires excellent writing skills, proficiency in Web site development tools, demonstrated design skills, and experience in communicating online. The ideal candidate is a creative and detail-oriented self-starter with strong ideas for expanding the office's online presence. Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to reform.min@mail.house.gov with the subject "Online Communications Coordinator."
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - Active Democratic New York City member seeks experienced, energetic communications director. Person will be on-the-record spokesperson for the Congressman, and help in framing his agenda. Candidates should have solid writing skills and significant on-the-record experience. A minimum of three years communications experience is required. Please send resume and one writing sample to boomer@mail.house.gov. No telephone calls, please.
*STAFF ASSISTANT - Senior Northeast Democrat seeks bright and energetic staff assistant. Candidates must have excellent phone etiquette and inter-personal skills, professional demeanor and a positive personality. Staff assistant's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, greeting guests, managing constituent mail system and performing data entry, scheduling Capitol and White House tours, taking constituents on tours of the Capitol, answering phones, processing flag requests and overseeing interns. Candidates must also have solid computer skills and ability to accomplish multiple projects in a quick, efficient, and accurate manner. Some Hill experience preferred (Interns ok). Knowledge of Capitol Correspond is a plus. Please submit a resume, cover letter and a list of references to: Apply.now@mail.house.gov.
*An asterisk indicates the first publication of a new opening. All other openings have been published previously.
These are but three positions, and only with Democrats and Democratic organizations. Other job listings require more Capitol Hill experience, or policy expertise. Positions are also open on the other side of the aisle.
If you think you can handle the fast-paced, high-pressured environment of national legislative politics and really want to get personally involved where decisions effect change are made, follow the link for more details.
