Date Posted:
May 21, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Assistant
Office/Company:
Hon. Jared Huffman
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-02
Job Number:
HoR-253-26-HC
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The Office of Congressman Jared Huffman seeks a Legislative Assistant to cover a broad portfolio centered around foreign affairs, education, healthcare, homeland security, and other issues determined on the basis of experience and expertise.
Responsibilities:
Developing legislative initiatives; working closely with the rest of the legislative and communications teams to advance those policies; monitoring legislative developments in Congress and the administration; making vote recommendations; preparing and staffing the Member in meetings and events; meeting with constituents and advocacy groups; and drafting briefing materials and talking points for the Member.
Qualifications:
Prior experience as a Legislative Assistant and/or working on the issues in the portfolio is preferred. Qualified candidates should have strong writing skills, good time management, policy and legislative knowledge, and experience with strategic planning.
Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and two writing samples here: https://airtable.com/app8OzzSSq8uM3kaW/pagU3p9L5DB0c9GzK/form
Other:
The Office of Congressman Jared Huffman is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or military status.
