Date Posted:
July 21, 2026
Position Title:
Staff Assistant
Office/Company:
Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CT-03
Job Number:
MEM-239-26
Reports To:
Scheduler and Chief of Staff
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
ct03jobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Staff Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-Time
Description:
Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03) is hiring a full-time Staff Assistant in her
Washington, DC office to start in the beginning of September 2026. This role provides a
unique entry level opportunity to work closely with a highly active Member of Congress.
Responsibilities:
The staff assistant reports to the scheduler and chief of staff, and responsibilities include
driving the Member, helping execute her daily schedule, providing logistical support for
events and meetings, managing the front office and the internship program, coordinating
tours and constituent requests, processing incoming phone calls, mail, and other
inquiries, providing operational, administrative, and technological support for the office
and staff, and performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be detail-oriented, proactive, calm under pressure, able to exercise
discretion, eager to work in a fast-paced office, and willing to work flexible—and often
long—hours when the Member is in DC. This is not a 9-5 job. Strong communication,
logistical, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential. Applicants must have a
valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and should be comfortable driving in DC.
Access to a personal car is preferred, although not required. Connecticut ties are a plus.
Instructions:
Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample (maximum of 1-2 pages), and two reference contacts (name, title, email, phone, and relationship) in a single pdf file with the subject line "Staff Assistant: Your name (First/Last)."
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
