District Director Jobs

Organization

U.S. House of Representatives, Member Office (Democrat)

Position Title

Constituent Services Representative

Position Type

Full-Time

Position Location

Stockton, California, United States

Position Description

Congressional Member (D-CA) seeks a District Director to oversee all strategic planning and operational implementation for his team based in Stockton, California.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Manages a team of six to eight employees including interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning and directing work and appraising performance

● Represents the Congressman to top California stakeholders and frequently travels through the district to keep abreast of local concerns

● Maintains close collaboration with the Washington, D.C. office including the legislative, communications and scheduling teams

● Serves as a top strategic advisor to Congressman about all local relationships, policy issues and political decisions

● Works well under pressure and handles stress

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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

● 8+ years of political, government or non-profit management experience. This is not an entry-level position and reports directly to the Congressman’s Chief of Staff.

● Experience successfully working with local stakeholders to better San Joaquin County

● Is a leader with strong interpersonal skills who thrives in a diverse, collaborative, and team-first environment

● Works quickly under pressure and manages time efficiently

● Possess strong oral and written communication skills

● Is creative and has an entrepreneurial spirit

BENEFITS:

● We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience

● Other benefits include 401k matching, generous PTO, student loan repayment assistance and mileage reimbursement

How To Apply

The application portal will close at either on Thursday, May 8, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT or upon receipt of 100 applications.

Compensation

The pay is commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, federal student loan repayment (terms apply), transit or parking benefits, and partial remote work flexibilities.

Employment Eligibility

The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All travel-related expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant, to include any relocation expenses. Employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. A qualified applicant must meet one of the following residency requirements within the continental United States for eligibility for a paid position with the U.S. House of Representatives:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B)
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law)