UPDATED: Outreach Coordinator for Congresswoman Jayapal
Zach Carstensen
Updated job description below. Send cover letters and resumes to jobs.p...@mail.house.gov with "Outreach Coordinator" in the subject line.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Outreach Coordinator
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal seeks a creative and motivated Outreach Coordinator (full-time) to develop and implement a strong constituency outreach program.
An ideal candidate will have:
Strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think strategically and creatively
Demonstrated record of advocating for progressive values
Strong ties to key constituencies in the Seventh Congressional District
Knowledge of issues and events in the district in which the Congresswoman has been involved
Understanding of the federal legislative process
Previous experience working as an issue/community organizer or for an elected an elected official
Valid driver’s license and access to a car
Willingness to work weekends and irregular hours
Ability to speak other languages
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Acting as the representative for the Congresswoman within his or her area of responsibility including answering correspondence, meeting with constituents, verbal communications with constituents
Acts as a liaison to local, state and federal officials and other persons or groups to form effective relationships for the Congresswoman
Speaking at events and meetings on the Congresswoman’s behalf,
Monitoring important community issues for the Congresswoman and working with other district and DC staff on projects
Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, new Americans, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to jobs.p...@mail.house.gov. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. Please include your full name and “Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.