Professional Staff Member 149-26

The House Committee on Education and Workforce (Democratic Staff) seeks a Professional Staff Member responsible for the portfolio covering workforce development, among other related issues. Candidates should have familiarity with the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, the National Apprenticeship Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and other program areas within the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Candidates also should have knowledge of Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, related programs administered by the Department of Education, and AmeriCorps.

Duties will include supporting the development of legislation and amendments; assisting with the preparation of Committee hearings, markups, and briefings; drafting Committee reports, memoranda, and other documents; conducting research; providing technical assistance to the Committee and Member offices; researching pertinent issues; preparing legislative analyses; and supporting the execution of committee proceedings and events. This is not an entry level position.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three to five years of experience working with an organization, Congress, or government agency related to workforce development.

To apply, applicants must submit a resume, two short writing samples, and two references to E&L.Jobs@mail.house.gov with “Professional Staff Member” in the subject line. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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