Senator Merkley seeks a Staff Assistant for his Washington, DC office. Qualified applicants should be motivated self-starters, detail oriented, highly organized, able to multitask, have exceptional interpersonal skills, and eager to join a mission-oriented team that thrives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate excellent “people skills” and a strong commitment to providing outstanding constituent service. The ideal candidate should: be able to think on their feet and be a problem solver; show keen attention to detail and an ability to multi-task; demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; and maintain a positive demeanor and demonstrate resilience in a busy environment.

Primary responsibilities include: managing the front office, including answering and tallying telephone calls and greeting visitors. The Staff Assistant is also responsible for coordinating tour requests, assisting the correspondence team in drafting congratulatory letters and responding to constituent mail, and performing other mail and administrative tasks.

We invite members of all diverse communities to apply as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. Candidates should please submit a cover letter and resume via email to dc_positions@merkley.senate.gov. Please include Staff Assistant in the subject line. Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th.