Job Description

Organization

U.S. House of Representatives, Member Office (Democrat)

Position Title

Part-Time Temporary Correspondence Fellow

Position Type

Part-Time

Position Location

Washington, DC

Must already be within a commutable distance OR open to relocating without assistance.

Position Description

The Office of a Democratic Congressman seeks an excellent writer to join our team as a part-time, temporary Correspondence Fellow. This is a 180-day, twenty hours per week position in the Washington D.C. office. This position is responsible for assisting the Legislative Assistant and legislative team with the office’s busy constituent mail program, primarily by drafting accurate, lively, and timely responses to constituent mail. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: drafting replies to constituent letters, including any necessary research; proofreading mail; providing administrative assistance as required; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be a motivated team player with exceptional writing skills, scrupulous attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, effective time management, and a professional demeanor. Strong applicants would include college and graduate students, and early career candidates with a passion for writing and who are interested in learning how Members of Congress communicate with their constituents.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Ties to Maryland and/or Maryland’s Fourth District are a plus.

The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, in any of its activities or operations.

How To Apply

The application portal will close on Monday, February 24, 2025 or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever comes first.

Compensation

15.00 - 17.50 per hour

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)

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