Staff Assistant

Job Opportunity : Staff Assistant

Position Overview : Congresswoman Dexter is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Staff Assistant to join our team in the Portland Oregon office. The ideal candidate will greet visitors, manage incoming calls, assist with constituent inquiries, and perform various administrative tasks and in-district support for the communications team. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Full-time benefited position with a starting salary range $45-52K. Additional benefits include a student loan repayment program. Office location : 911 Federal Building on NE 11th ave, Portland, OR.

Key Responsibilities :

• Answer and screen telephone calls for the Congresswoman and other staff members.
• Maintain the office voicemail and answering machine.
• Greet and screen visitors, ensuring appointments are on time and properly coordinated.
• Establish a system for tracking franked mail that leaves the district office
• Maintain and distribute district and House office literature.
• Foster positive relationships with the Congresswoman, staff, and constituents.
• Collaborate with others in a cooperative and courteous manner.
• Develop social media posts for district events.
• Draft talking points, develop memos and other communication materials.
• Oversee district interns.
• Review, clip, and organize relevant news articles and publications.
• Perform other administrative and legislative duties as required.
• Administer in-district constituent services including the Congressional Art Competition and the App Competition

Education & Experience :

Skills & Knowledge Required :

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the legislative process while working in a dynamic, professional environment. We are looking for a team player who is dedicated to providing excellent service and support.

Salary : $45,000 - $52,000