Staff Assistant, House Committee on Natural Resources : Majority Staff
The Democratic staff of the House Natural Resources Committee (HNRC) seeks an organized,
enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Staff Assistant (SA). Candidates should be passionate about issues within
the Natural Resources Committee’s jurisdiction, possess basic knowledge of the Committee process, have
excellent time management and multitasking skills, and display an active willingness to learn.
The SA for the Democratic staff of the Natural Resources Committee oversees day to day administrative
duties, carrying out miscellaneous projects for senior staff, corresponding with constituents, and serving
as Intern Coordinator. The SA will work directly with the Counsel’s Office, the Director of Legislative
Operations, and the Chief Clerk to track legislation, prepare for Committee meetings, and create reference
materials for staff and Members of Congress.
Preferred qualifications: Candidate demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns
of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. Understands how HNRC issues
intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to
dismantle these systems. Contributes to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse and
inclusive workforce.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Managing Committee correspondence via phone, mail, and email.
• Hiring, training, and managing Committee interns, including assigning projects and overseeing
professional development.
• Compiling and maintaining reference materials for Committee Members, Members’ Legislative
Assistants, and Committee staff.
• Maintaining organizational documents and schedules to facilitate day-to-day administrative duties.
• Regularly updating Committee Legislative Assistants with relevant news, schedule updates, and
meeting information.
• Coordinating with Member offices and handling outreach requests.
• Assisting Policy Aides during hearings and helping draft, edit, and distribute memos as needed.
• Miscellaneous additional projects assigned by Committee staff.
In office responsibilities (post-telework) also include:
• Staffing front office reception and fielding all in-office visits.
• Processing all incoming mail in an efficient manner.
• Serving as Emergency Coordinator for all Committee staff.
• Managing office maintenance, keeping supplies stocked, and coordinating room reservations.
• Setting up for Committee meetings and assisting clean up.
• Filling in for Subcommittee Policy Aides on an ad hoc basis.
• Coordinating staff-wide events.
The position is based in Washington, D.C., although is currently remote. The SA will be expected to work
in office when we resume normal operations. Women, LGBTQ+, and minority candidates are encouraged
to apply. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
gender identity, disability, or age.
To apply, address your application materials to Director of Legislative Operations, Carlyn LeGrant
at NRDems.Resumes@mail.house.gov with the subject line “HNRC Staff Assistant Application” by
COB Wednesday February 17, 2021. Include a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample.
This posting will be removed from the website once the position has been filled.
Full job description and instructions on how to apply can be found here:
https://naturalresources.house.gov/contact/job-postings Deadline to apply is Wednesday February 17,
2021.