Legislative Assistant

Congresswoman Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) seeks a self-starting, disciplined, constituent focused legislative assistant to work with the legislative team to develop and plan legislative initiatives for her office. This person helps monitor legislative developments within Committees and on the House floor. They will have the opportunity to work both independently and in collaboration with a team. This staffer will develop floor speeches and talking points on designated issue areas. They will also draft constituent correspondence on behalf of the Member and prepare comprehensive memos on key meetings, legislative issues, and constituent groups. This staffer will track legislation, coordinate co-sponsorship of bills, and represent the Member at meetings and with interest groups. This position further requires briefing the Member on bills before the House, providing advice on Committee activity, and assisting the district office with legislative matters that impact the local community and Oregon. Essential Job Functions Required • Formulates legislative initiatives for assigned issues areas which include the following: • Devising a legislative plan; • Drafting the plan into legislative form; • Planning coordinating, and scheduling introduction of legislation in the House (or offering it on an appropriate vehicle if it is an amendment); • Gathering support for a bill or amendment from other Members, as well as appropriate interest groups; • Working with committees on legislation; • Coordinating legislative support to get the bill passed in the House. • Supervises, plans, assigns, and evaluates work of Legislative Correspondent, when applicable; • Tracks legislation and other developments in their assigned issue areas and briefs the Member for floor work, committee work, and work in the district; • Monitors legislative developments within committees; • Plans and coordinates co-sponsorships and support of other legislation; • Monitors legislation on the House floor, providing Members with information on each vote; • Writes Floor speeches for the Member when necessary; • If assigned to issues pending before specific committee, prepares for and attends committee meetings and hearings with or without the Member (i.e., keeps in contact with committee staff) • Acts as a liaison with committee and agency staff; • Meetings with constituents and interest groups; • Provides information on and generates ideas for press, digital media, and newsletters; • Answers constituent letters and helps constituents on federal matters; • Meets attendance requirements as established by the office;Maintains a good working relationship with the Member, staff, and constituents; • Accepts performance-based criticism and direction; • Works well under pressure and handles stress; • Works a flexible schedule including long hours, nights and weekends; • Performs other duties as assigned