Job opening: GOLD STAR FAMILY PROGRAM (aka Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program)
Salary: $45 000 - 59 000 per year
Published at: Oct 06 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is limited to Gold Star Family members desiring to serve as a paid Congressional Aide for two-years in the U.S. House of Representatives Gold Star Family Program (aka Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program). Selected candidates will work directly for a Member of Congress as part of their office staff. Positions are located in Congressional District Offices around the country.
Duties
Summary
The Gold Star Family Program
(aka Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program) was established to create
employment opportunities for families of our fallen within the House of
Representatives. These two-year positions provide Gold Star Families with
experience and exposure to broaden career opportunities. Positions
are available in congressional Member District Offices nationwide.
Requirements
- ALL CANDIDATES MUST be a child/step-child, spouse, parent or sibling of a veteran who:
1. died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; or
2. died of a service-connected disability within four-years of their last discharge date.
Qualifications
Detail
oriented; excellent organization skills; excellent communication skills; strong
computer skills; ability to complete projects within timelines and under
minimal supervision. Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a
professional and courteous work disposition; ability to exercise discretion and
independent judgment in handling sensitive information; ability to manage
multiple tasks simultaneously. High School Diploma required. Some college level
classes preferred but not required. Effective verbal and written communication
skills are necessary. Knowledge of the legislative process is not required but
is a plus.Please
do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.
Contacts
- Address CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
- Name: GOLD STAR FAMILY PROGRAM (aka Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program)
- Phone: 202-226-1965
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