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The office of U.S. Senator Brian Schatz seeks a Press and Digital Assistant to join an active communications team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: compiling daily press clips, managing digital properties, drafting press releases and advisories, and assisting with research and writing projects. Applicants must have strong writing skills, professional social media and digital experience (graphic design, photo and video editing, etc.), and should be able to handle multiple projects at once. Previous experience on the Hill or in communications strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented team player who is highly motivated and eager to learn.

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Senator Brian Schatz is hiring a legislative staffer to advise the senator on technology policy. This position requires a professional background in technology policy areas that the senator is active in, such as artificial intelligence, misinformation, facial recognition, consumer privacy, and data security protection.  A background in the tech sector, telecommunications, or a technical field is particularly helpful.  This role supports the senator’s technology work as a member of the Commerce Committee and Appropriations Committee.  Highly competitive candidates will have significant congressional and/or governmental work experience as well as a graduate or law degree.  The position is part of the senator’s domestic policy team and reports to the senator’s general counsel.  The salary for this position will be in the range of $70,000-$105,000 per year and will be commensurate with experience.

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Senator Brian Schatz is hiring a legislative staffer to advise the senator on disaster recovery and housing policy.  This position will lead the senator’s work on Maui wildfires recovery, the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act, and housing supply.  The staffer will support the senator as a member of the Appropriations Committee (and chair of its THUD Subcommittee)—working closely with the senator’s subcommittee staff and state team.  Highly competitive candidates will have significant congressional and/or governmental work experience as well as a graduate or law degree.  This position is part of a domestic policy team and reports to the senator’s general counsel.  The salary for this position will be in the range of $70,000-$105,000 per year and will be commensurate with experience.

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U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i is hiring a legislative correspondent to focus on a broad portfolio of issues related to the environment, including agriculture, climate, energy, oceans/fisheries, public lands, and wildlife.  Responsibilities include drafting constituent correspondence, conducting policy research, writing briefing memos, and meeting with constituents and stakeholders.  Qualified applicants will have exceptional writing, analytical, and organizational skills; work well as part of a team; and have a demonstrated interest in environmental policy.  This staffer will assist with the senator’s work as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.  Current and former residents of Hawaii are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The starting salary for this position is $47,500 per year. 

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U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Office of the Chairman, seeks a shared communications staff member for both offices. This position will be based in the Senator’s personal office, and duties will be split between that office and the Senator’s committee office in his role as Chairman. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, writing and editing press releases, video messages, remarks, and developing and overseeing digital communications strategies. This position requires the ability to work well on a team and requires coordination between the Senator’s communications, legislative, outreach, and committee teams in DC and Hawaii. Applicants must have strong writing skills, professional political communications and/or social media/digital experience (graphic design, photo and video editing, etc.), and should be able to handle multiple projects at once. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly motivated, and eager to learn. Experience working for/with Tribal and Native communities preferred; Indian Country, Hawaii ties a plus. Title and salary commensurate with experience.

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