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Senior Legislative Assistants handle more complex or high-profile policy areas and may have additional responsibilities in guiding junior legislative staff.

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deputy legislative directors, counsels, research directors, and senior/chief level legislative assistants, aides, correspondents, and legislative/congressional/policy/floor advisors

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Job Number:
MEM-219-26
Date Posted:
July 6, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Advisor
Party:
Democrat
Office:
NJ-08
Office Name:
Rep. Rob Menendez
Reports To:
Chief of Staff
Location:
Jersey City, NJ
Contact:
nj08hiring@gmail.com
Salary:
Description:
Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative senior advisor to join his Jersey City, New Jersey office. Title and salary are commensurate with experience. This position works collaboratively with the District Director and the other department leads while reporting to the Chief of Staff. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the district office; leading strategic outreach initiatives across the district; developing solutions to address the most pressing issues impacting residents; and fostering cross-departmental collaboration to advance priorities and strengthen relationships with community stakeholders. The position also provides support across the district office as needed, assisting with additional priorities and responsibilities to ensure the office operates effectively. Many of these essential job functions must be performed in-person.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is passionate about serving New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District and thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. They enjoy designing and executing initiatives that achieve meaningful outcomes for the district and its residents. The ideal candidate is proactive, results oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Instructions:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and up to three references in one PDF document with the following subject line: “Full Name – Senior Advisor.”

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