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Legislative Director
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Legislative Director
Background:
This is a general job posting for the U.S. House of Representatives Resume Bank.
The job posting is intended to collect resumes for candidates who are interested in serving as a Legislative Director in an office for a Member of Congress. Since this job posting is not designated for a specific Member of Congress, the expectations, duties, and skill areas of the position represent a sampling of what may be expected in a House office. Actual job expectations, duties, skills, and other requirements for a Legislative Director position may vary by office.
Information collected through this resume collection service will be shared with Members of Congress upon their request. Should your experience and background match the hiring needs of an office, the Member’s staff will contact you directly to schedule an interview.
Sample Job Expectations:
A Legislative Director plays an essential leadership role in the office by working closely with the Chief of Staff in assisting with the formulation of the Member’s policy and legislative strategy. A Legislative Director could work with the Communications Director to ensure that the Member’s legislative strategy is incorporated into the office’s communications. A Legislative Director could also manage and oversee the performance of the legislative team (e.g., legislative assistant, legislative correspondent).
Sample Job Duties:
In this role, a Legislative Director could be expected to:
Advise the Member on all legislative policy areas
Assist in the development of policy positions and legislative initiatives
Track all legislation affecting the district, legislation in which the Member is a principal sponsor, or legislation which the Member is a cosponsor
Monitor and report Floor action to the Member and the Chief of Staff
Manage, mentor, and supervise the Member’s legislative staff
Coordinate responses to all legislative mail
Communicate and strategize with District Director on policy initiatives targeted towards constituents
Coordinate the Member’s Appropriations Requests
Write Floor remarks
Manage all the Member’s Committee activities
Sample Requirements:
The following information illustrates the skills and requirements that could be expected of Legislative Directors. Actual skill requirements may vary by office:
Experience preparing legislative recommendations for a Member of Congress required
Deep understanding of House Floor and Committee procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Politically savvy and able to navigate challenging situations
Experience collaborating and forming partnerships to advance legislative agendas
Comfortable making swift decisions and advising a Member of Congress on important issues
Able to manage a team of staff members and accomplish desired outcomes
Strong time management and organization skills
Sample Preferences:
Bachelor’s degree in government, political science, public policy, or related field
A demonstrated interest in public service
Notice:
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.
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