The office of Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) is seeking a Legislative Director to report to the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff / Communications Director.

Developing and advancing the Member's legislative priorities, including by identifying leadership opportunities for the Member; managing the policy team, including by developing and supporting junior staff; ensuring that the Member is prepared for floor and committee votes, including by preparing and editing vote recommendations; overseeing the full scope of the office's legislative work, including the work of drafting amendments, bills, oversight letters, talking points, and speeches; managing an assigned portfolio of issue areas as needed; working with the policy team to ensure that the member is substantively prepared to carry out his duties, including by overseeing the preparation of briefing materials and talking points; leading the appropriations process for the office, including by leading the office's efforts to submit community project funding, programmatic, and language requests; making recommendations to the Member on requests to cosign letters, cosponsor legislation, or attend events; working with district staff to ensure that both offices are up to speed on issues facing the district; reviewing and editing the work product of the members of the policy team; monitoring pending legislation and current events; meeting with constituents and outside groups on behalf of the Member; staffing the member at events and meetings; reviewing materials prepared by the communications team, including constituent letters, social media posts, and press releases; working with the intern coordinator to develop assignments for interns and fellows; assisting with administrative responsibilities as needed, including staffing the front office and responding to constituent outreach;

Qualified candidates will be independent self-starters with a demonstrated ability to lead teams, generate and execute a legislative plan, and advise a member of Congress on policy issues. They will also have strong writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills. This is not an entry level position. A strong candidate for the role will have a minimum five years of relevant experience. Candidates with experience working on immigration, border issues, environment, or financial services issues are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: ca52applications@gmail.com with "Legislative Director - [NAME]" in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The last day to submit an application is April 30, 2026.