Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Media Relations Assistant. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Duties
Assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing media events, including seating, restricted access, security, and lighting, for interviews, press conferences, meetings, quadrennial political conventions and inaugurals, Presidential debates, State of the Union addresses, major Congressional hearings, and related joint sessions or special events. Assists with issuing press credentials and press passes, distributing news releases, and making arrangements
for workspace for Congressional press corps. Assists with reviewing membership applications; processes membership dues and maintains membership data files. Answers press and staff inquiries for the Media Gallery. Responds to routine inquiries concerning legislative and public affairs and Senate (and House, where applicable) policies and procedures. Maintains office website and social media accounts. May research legislative issues for media and Senate (and House, where applicable) offices. Other duties as needed.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience - Entry level – one-year relevant experience.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge - Knowledge of current political events. Skill in the use of personal computers.
- Ability to accurately prepare and process a variety of reports, records, and documents using standard office equipment and systems such as databases, spreadsheets and word processing software and social media savvy.
- Ability to provide accurate responses to media inquiries.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records of events.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Working Conditions - May sometimes be required to work long hours. Extended periods of standing may be required.
- Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
Required Documents
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
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