Chief of Staff

Background :

This is a general job posting for the U.S. House of Representatives Resume Bank.

The job posting is intended to collect resumes for candidates who are interested in serving as a Chief of Staff in an office for a Member of Congress. Since this job posting is not designated for a specific Member of Congress, the expectations, duties, and skill areas of the position represent a sampling of what may be expected in a Congressional office. Actual job expectations, duties, skills, and other requirements for a Chief of Staff position may vary by office.

Information collected through this resume collection service will be shared with Members of Congress upon their request. Should your experience and background match the hiring needs of an office, the Member's staff will contact you directly to schedule an interview.

Sample Job Expectations :

The Chief of Staff will be expected to work with the Member to determine the overall strategies of the office. This includes, but is not limited to, formulating policy positions, overseeing the office's legislative and media relations strategies, and collaborating with District staff on important outreach and communication efforts. In addition, the Chief of Staff will provide leadership and guidance to structure the office to provide outstanding constituent relations. The Chief of Staff will also oversee all recruiting and hiring efforts, the establishment of office policies and procedures, and perform other critical functions to support legislative and administrative operations. Finally, the Chief of Staff will have direct supervision over the Legislative Director, Communications Director, and District Director. Travel to the District is required.

Sample Job Duties :

In this role, a Chief of Staff could be expected to :

• Serves as the confidential and strategic advisor for the Member
• Leads and oversees all legislative, policy, communications, and constituent services strategies for the Member's office
• Acts as the Member's chief policy advisor
• Develops and implements all policy objectives, strategies, and operating plans for the Member's office
• Manages and directs all activities and staff of the Member's D.C. and district offices
• Coordinates Member and office activities with the House leadership and Committees
• Oversees the office budget and personnel activities

Sample Requirements :

The following information illustrates the skills and requirements that would be expected of Chiefs of Staff. Actual skill requirements may vary by office :

Sample Preferences :

Notice :

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.