Field Representative

Acting as the representative for the Member within his or her area of responsibility including answering casework correspondence, meeting with constituents and community groups, verbal communications with constituents and community groups, attending community events including staffing a booth and serving as a liaison with federal, state, district, and local agencies to form effective relationships on behalf of the Member; Informing the Member and the District Director of all district, local, state and federal issues and policies in his or her assigned issue areas by screening district media sources and interacting with constituents; Developing and implements outreach planning events, including developing events and meetings for the Member’s congressional district recess periods; Preparing in advance materials for the Member’s district recess and coordinates with District Director and the legislative/communications staff including but not limited to memos, backgrounds, certificates and agendas; Staffing the Member when in the district including meeting/event preparation, note taking, photo opportunities, and follow up action items with colleagues with the office including, but not limited to, the District Director, Communications and Legislative teams; Collaborating and handling casework assignments as needed; Monitoring scheduled district meetings for the Member with constituents; Training and supervising Staff Assistants, including interns, to handle office matters such as logging incoming and outgoing correspondence, handling visitors, telephone calls, and computer operations; Preparing periodic reports for the District Director and district activities in his or her assigned issue areas; Maintaining up-to-date files on all portfolios cases and categories of information of importance to the office; Maintaining a good working relationship with the Member, staff, and constituents; Assisting with Member transportation while in district; Other duties as assigned.