Date Posted:
October 14, 2026
Position Title:
Agriculture and Environmental Legislative Assistant
Office/Company:
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-19
Job Number:
MEM-300-26
Reports To:
Location:
Contact:
ca19.jobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
The Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) seeks candidates for an open Agriculture and Environment Legislative Assistant to lead the congressman’s work on agriculture, environment, energy, forestry, disaster, water, and nutrition policy.
Responsibilities:
The position manages priority legislation and requires working closely with diverse coalitions of stakeholders and advocates located in the district, including South San Jose, Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, and Northern San Luis Obispo County. Applicants should have experience in formulating legislation and planning the pathway for the legislation to become law. Other duties include drafting talking points, memos, and recommendations on legislation and floor proceedings, representing the Member before stakeholders, federal agencies, and constituents, travel to the district, and frequent outreach and involvement with constituents.
Qualifications:
Preferred applicants have at least two years of experience primarily involved in legislative and policy affairs. The position also requires strong interpersonal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously, and a will to work across the aisle to advance bipartisan initiatives. Successful applicants should have strong writing, verbal, research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidates must be able to perform under pressure and possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to public service, and an understanding of what it takes to be a part of a successful team effort.
Instructions:
Please send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and references in a single PDF document with “Agriculture/Environment LA” as the subject line to ca19.jobs@mail.house.gov.
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