Congressman Ro Khanna’s office in Washington, DC has an immediate opening for a Digital & Operations Assistant, which offers responsibility for a range of digital tasks including video editing and graphic design and administrative duties like leading the office’s intern program and updating the website. This is a non-supervisory, exempt position. The starting salary is $71,000 per year. WORK CONDITIONS, SCHEDULE and BENEFITS: The Digital & Operations Assistant is a represented position, eligible to join the Congressional Workers Union.

DIGITAL DUTIES: • Clip TV appearances, committee hearings, and other video content for social media. • Assist with press releases, statements, talking points, floor speeches, and op-eds. • Assist with daily social media content including videos, graphics, and tweets. • Work with the Communications Director to maintain press lists. • Work with the district office to publicize constituent services and events. • Manage live-streaming and photography at press conferences and DC-based events. • Ability to work evenings and some weekends as needed. • Assist with updating the website. • Other duties as assigned. OPERATIONS AND GENERAL DUTIES • Perform administrative duties that facilitate logistical operations, such as overseeing equipment and supplies, assisting with office administration, as well as answering phones, logging calls and helping to serve walk-in constituents. • Work with fellow staff members on a variety of tasks and projects that directly benefit our constituents. • Anticipate and stay up to date on schedule changes/obstacles and help communicate them to Rep. Khanna and staff. • Special project coordination and helping the team manage events hosted by the Congressman, such as issues-based forums and roundtable meetings. • Lead the office’s intern program and train and mentor student interns.

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE): A bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials, or equivalent experience/training in legislation or public service (e.g., casework, constituent service, community outreach) is required. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: • Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others (both co-workers and constituents). Past customer service experience is strongly preferred. • Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as public speaking experience. • Professional telephone manner and temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner. • Familiarity with video editing and social media platforms. • Thoroughness, organizational skills, and careful attention to detail. • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of casework responsibilities. • Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures; office computer applications; and proficiency in word processing.

The application process may include several interviews and a practical test of relevant skills. There is one current job vacancy, and the office has the right to fill any number of positions vacant or becoming vacant during the life of postings. Please e-mail a cover letter, brief writing sample and resume to ca17jobs@gmail.com.