Staff Assistant

Senator Gillibrand seeks a staff assistant for her Washington, DC office. Qualified applicants should be motivated self-starters, detail oriented, highly organized, able to multitask, have exceptional interpersonal skills, and eager to join a mission-oriented team that thrives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate excellent “people skills” and a strong commitment to providing outstanding constituent service. The ideal candidate should: be able to think on their feet and be a problem solver; show keen attention to detail and an ability to multi-task; demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; and maintain a positive demeanor and demonstrate resilience in a busy environment. Primary responsibilities include: managing the front office, including answering and tallying telephone calls, greeting visitors, monitoring office deliveries, distributing hard and electronic mail, managing room requests through the Rules Committee and various other administrative duties. The staff assistant will also serve as the office tour coordinator and will be responsible for managing constituent requests for Capitol and White House tours. Additionally, they will manage incoming constituent requests for flags flown over the Capitol. Qualified applicants must be energetic, poised, professional and dependable with excellent organizational and communication skills. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service.