Entry level MD congressional job

The following entry level job is great for a recent grad interesting in a career on Capitol Hill.

Staff Assistant, Rep. Kweisi Mfume , Capitol Hill Jobs 

The Staff Assistant greets and screens visitors; responds to constituent requests for information; maintains handout literature regarding the district and the House; hosts Capitol tours; and performs general administrative duties, including answering the telephone and answering constituent requests for general information, tours, and other inquiries. This position also monitors delivery and pickup of materials, maintains the front office, and assists with other various administrative and legislative duties. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS REQUIRED: 

Answers and screens telephone calls for the Member and other staff members and takes messages; Greets and screens visitors;

Assists persons who have appointments with the Member or the staff and works closely with the Member's Scheduler to ensure that the Member's appointments are on time and that the Scheduler is aware of the visitor's arrival;

Responds to constituent requests for flags, tours, and other information;

Maintains literature regarding the district and House offices for distribution to visitors; Manages recycling functions for the office;

Orders supplies for the office;

Signs for deliveries and forwards all materials delivered to the office to appropriate staff members in a timely manner;

Maintains the office answering machine or voice mail;

Ensures that requests for assistance are directed to the appropriate staff member in a timely manner;

Documents visitor opinions, including full name, address, and all relevant information;

Logs in mail;

Tracks library books from the Library of Congress;

Manage and maintain office supplies and common areas;

Performs general administrative assignments;

Sends, receives, and distributes materials;

Maintains a good working relationship with the Member, staff, and constituents;

Accepts performance-based criticism and direction;

Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner;

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others;

Meets attendance requirements as established by the office;

Works well under pressure and handles stress;

Works a flexible schedule including long hours, nights, and weekends;

and Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of front office experience. 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

Ability to use and troubleshoot photocopier, facsimile machine, telephone, and other office equipment;

Excellent organizational and proofreading skills;

Ability to perform essential job functions above;

Professional telephone manner;

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others;

Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures;

Knowledge of computer applications including high proficiency in typing and Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access, Excel, and social media. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work is mainly performed in an office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate; and Ability to work in a small workstation without an expectation of privacy. This position requires an incredible attention to detail. 

The Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to MD07Resumes@mail.house.gov.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but no application will be considered later than October 21, 2022. 

No phone calls, faxes, or separate emails please. 

Date Added Thursday, September 29, 2022 

Organization CONGRESSMAN KWEISI MFUME Location Washington, DC 

Apply To MD07Resumes@mail.house.gov

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