Career Opportunities

STAFF ASSISTANT - The Office of U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) seeks an organized and proactive professional to serve as Staff Assistant in our Washington, D.C. office. This position includes serving as the D.C. Driver. Essential strengths of ideal candidates include strong driving skills, excellent professional judgement and discretion, exceptional customer or constituent service skills, close attention to detail and time management, excellent writing and communication skills, an understanding or aptitude for database work, the ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a strong commitment to public service. A valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record are required for the position, but owning or having access to a car is not required. Candidates with Illinois ties are encouraged to apply.

In addition to driving, primary responsibilities include working with the Deputy Chief of Staff to manage D.C. office operations, including greeting and engaging visitors and callers, helping them navigate our office, and logging their views and requests in IQ; maintaining an office environment that emphasizes kindness and professionalism; providing administrative support to the legislative, communication, and front office teams; leading D.C.-based constituent services, including flag and tour requests; recruiting, hiring, and managing D.C. interns; ordering supplies; meticulously and accurately batching correspondence; staffing the Member in D.C.; and other duties as assigned. 

This individual will also work closely with the communications team and may have the opportunity to grow in the role. Responsibilities include compiling daily press clips, maintaining press and influencer lists, drafting social media content, and other duties as assigned.

The annual salary range for this role is $55,000 - $60,000. The position offers health coverage; comp time; retirement benefits with an employer match; paid sick, bereavement, and vacation leave; 16 weeks of paid parental leave; 12 weeks of paid FMLA leave; transit or parking benefits; access to life insurance coverage; and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program. 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, age, disability, military status, marital or parental status. 

To apply, please email Underwood.DCJobs@mail.house.gov with “Staff Assistant” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined PDF: 

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Two references including name, current title and organization, phone number, email, and a one-sentence description of your relationship to the reference (of course, we will not contact these references without reaching out to you for your approval). 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.