Date Posted:
August 28, 2026
Position Title:
District Staff Assistant
Office/Company:
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
PA-05
Job Number:
HoR-439-26-HC
Reports To:
Location:
Chester, PA
Contact:
employment.scanlon@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$55,000 per year plus benefits
Primary Role
Staff Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Congresswoman Scanlon seeks an organized and motivated Staff Assistant to manage front office operations in her District Office.
Responsibilities:
Greet all visitors — including walk-ins and individuals meeting with the congresswoman or staff. Answer live phone calls and review voicemails for the office; log all messages in the constituent management system (Fireside). Process and log incoming mail; draft all outgoing constituent correspondence for matters managed by the District Office. Lead all initial communication with constituents seeking casework assistance from the office, including referrals to other offices as appropriate. Distribute incoming casework to the appropriate team member. Handle various administrative tasks for the office. Act as the representative for the congresswoman at assigned meetings and events. Staff the congresswoman at events as required.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Professional working proficiency in Spanish is highly desired but not required. Possession of a driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a vehicle are preferred.
Instructions:
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, one writing sample, and two references — including name, organization, current title, phone number, and email — to employment.scanlon@mail.house.gov with “District Office Staff Assistant - [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Other:
Congresswoman Scanlon’s office provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
