Job Description – Staff Assistant/Constituent Services Representative
Congressman Joaquin Castro seeks an organized, hardworking Staff Assistant for his San Antonio District Office.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Front Office
- Welcome guests, and manage incoming telephone calls.
- Assist with processing constituent mail.
- Respond to constituent requests for information.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties related to managing the front office.
- Draft constituent correspondence.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Work with DC office staff to facilitate requests.
- Manage annual congressional constituent programs.
- Assist with casework for state inquiries, housing, and local referrals, and assist with federal casework as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The salary for this position is $50,000 per year. Our office provides a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, a federal student loan repayment program, and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement plan.
The deadline to apply is June 28, 2024. To apply, please email roseann.maldonado@mail.house.gov with “SA – Name” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined PDF.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 1-2 writing samples.
- Two references, including name, title, organization, phone number, Email, and a one-sentence description of your relationship to the reference.
The Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Administrative Assistants & Receptionists: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person