Date Posted:
May 22, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Assistant
Office/Company:
Hon. Val Hoyle
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
OR-04
Job Number:
HoR-255-26-HC
Reports To:
Congresswoman Val Hoyle
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
resumes.hoyle@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Congresswoman Val Hoyle seeks a self-starting, disciplined, constituent focused legislative assistant to work with the legislative team to develop and plan legislative initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Formulates legislative initiatives, devises a legislative plan, drafts the plan into legislative form, plans, coordinates, and schedules introduction of legislation in the House, gathers support for a bill or amendment, works with committees on legislation, coordinates legislative support to get the bill passed in the House, supervises Legislative Correspondent, tracks legislation, monitors legislative developments within committees, plans and coordinates co-sponsorships and support of other legislation, monitors legislation on the House floor, writes Floor speeches, acts as a liaison with committee and agency staff, meets with constituents and interest groups, provides information on and generates ideas for press, digital media, and newsletters, answers constituent letters, meets attendance requirements, 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, performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge about the legislative process and of the House organization and procedures, ability to perform the essential job functions, ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the formulation and recommendation of policy positions, ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others, temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities, knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures, knowledge of office computer applications, proficiency in word processing.
Instructions:
Please have them send a resume and cover letter to resumes.hoyle@mail.house.gov with the subject line: Legislative Assistant Opening. No calls or drop-ins please.
Other:
The Office is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
