Dear Alaskans,
I wanted to reach out today to let you know that my office currently has two exciting job opportunities. We are looking for a Legislative Correspondent to work out of my Washington, D.C. office and a Special Assistant who will be based in my Anchorage office. It is important to me to ensure that Alaskans have every opportunity to work in my office on behalf of our state. I encourage you to read the job descriptions below, and share them with friends and family.
Sincerely,
Don Young
Congressman for All Alaska
Special Assistant – Anchorage
I'm looking for a hard-working, well-organized, and detail-orientated individual to fill a Special Assistant position in my Anchorage office.
The Special Assistant monitors and updates our State Director and me on state and local issues. This position acts as my liaison to federal, state, and local agencies, and answers casework correspondence and communications with constituents.
Duties include, but are not limited to, handling constituent casework assignments, assessing issues on the ground that may require legislative action, acting as my proxy at meetings when I am voting in D.C., and compiling and delivering constituent opinions on items before Congress.
Candidates will be part of a high-performing team and work in concert with my staff in Washington, D.C.
The ideal candidate works well under pressure, is willing to work with a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends, and can grow and maintain relationships with community members and stakeholders in Alaska.
Strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of Alaska and its culture, a grasp of the legislative process, understanding of local and state issues, and a level temperament are required. Given the range of casework and my office's commitment to privacy, applicants must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Travel of up to 10% may be required, and applicants must hold a valid driver's license.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Anchorage Special Assistant” in the subject line.
Legislative Correspondent – Washington, D.C.
I’m looking for a hard-working, well-organized, and detail-orientated individual to fill a Legislative Correspondent opening on my team in D.C.
Responsibilities include answering phones, overseeing constituent communications, managing all incoming and outgoing mail, processing flag and tour requests, supervising the interns’ day-to-day tasks, drafting legislative and non-legislative letters, and other duties as assigned.
Candidates must be able to set and meet deadlines, work well in a team environment, and occasionally work outside of standard business hours, including nights and weekends. Alaska ties are preferred but not required.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to [email protected] with “DC Legislative Correspondent” in the subject line.
