Job opening: Green & Gold Congressional Aide
Salary: $54 000 - 66 000 per year
Published at: Oct 15 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is limited to Veterans, Gold Star family members and Active-duty spouses desiring to serve a two-year paid Congressional Fellowship as part of the House of Representatives. Selected Fellows will work directly for a Member of Congress or other House officer as part of an office team.
Duties
The
Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program (G&G CAP) was established to create
employment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty spouses
within the U.S. House of Representatives. These positions provide Aides with the experience and exposure
necessary to broaden their career opportunities. G&G CAP Aides may be
assigned to Members, Committees, or House Officers and will serve in
Washington, DC or Member district offices across the country. These are
two-year, paid, full-time employment opportunities. Duties will vary depending upon the specific requirements for each office. Said
duties may include but are not limited to:
Requirements
- Conditions of employment follow U.S. House of Representatives guidelines
Qualifications
Additional Requirements Detail
oriented; excellent organization 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. Effective verbal and written communication
skills are necessary.Required DocumentsVETERANS must submit a Resume and DD-214 (Member COPY 4)GOLD STAR applicants require a Resume and one of the following:**For members who died on active duty: DD-1300 or DD-2064, accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; OR**For members who died of service-connected disability: Last DD-214 issued to the veteran, and VA eligibility letter.**Proof of dependency on the Veteran: DD-1172 (PAGE 2); OR**Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc…) to the Veteran.ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSES must submit a Resume and a copy of the FRONT and BACK of Dependent ID cardPlease do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.
Contacts
- Address CAO
441 2nd St
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
- Name: Green & Gold CAP
- Phone: 202-226-1965
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