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U.S. Senator Brian Schatz seeks a Staff Assistant for his Washington, D.C. office.  The Staff Assistant will be part of the office’s front office team and help direct visitors and constituent inquiries.

Responsibilities

The Staff Assistant will be responsible for the following:

  • Greeting and directing visitors to the office;
  • Answering phone calls and directing inquiries, including identifying recurring topics for the legislative and communications teams;
  • Helping manage constituent requests including tours and flags; and
  • Other general office tasks including upkeep of the office.

Experience and Skills

Applicants must:

  • have a strong work ethic;
  • have strong writing, communication, and organizational skills;
  • work well as part of a team; exercise sound judgment; and operate well under pressure;
  • have intellectual curiosity and flexibility; and
  • welcome feedback.

Familiarity with Hawai’i is preferred but not determinative.

The Office of Senator Brian Schatz

Senator Schatz’s office is a great place to work.  Staffers help to advocate for the people of Hawaiʻi and work on a range of issues, across several committees.  

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $53,150 per year.  U.S. Senate employees are eligible for a number of benefits including student loan repayment, employer contribution for health care insurance, transit subsidy, car and bicycle parking, retirement plans, life insurance, borrowing privileges from the Library of Congress, access to the Senate staff gym, and personal and professional development courses.

Start Date

This position will start ASAP.

Location

The position is based in the Senator’s Washington, D.C. office.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through this portal. Please submit your application as soon as possible.