What are the responsibilities and job description for the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program position at United States House of Representatives?
Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program
TheGreen & Gold Congressional Aide Program (G&G CAP) was established to createemployment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty Spouseswithin the U.S. House of Representatives. These positions provide Aides with the experience and exposurenecessary to broaden their career opportunities. G&G CAP Aides may beassigned to Members, Committees, or House Officers and will serve inWashington, DC or Member district offices across the country. These aretwo-year, paid, full-time employment opportunities.
Duties will vary depending upon the specific requirements for each office. Saidduties may include but are not limited to :
- Working as a constituent servicesrepresentative;
- Helping local constituents resolve issues with federalagencies;
- Serving as liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations;
- Attendinglocal events and meetings on behalf of the Member of Congress; and
- Performinglegislative work.
SPECIFICDUTIES FOR EACH OFFICE WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST BE A VETERAN, GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER,OR ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE AND MEET ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS. NOWAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED :
Veterans :
4. Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA)retirement are not eligible for the program.
Gold Star Families :
In the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; or
Active-Duty Spouses :
Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible.
Additional Requirements
Detailoriented; excellent organization skills; strong computer skills; ability tocomplete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision. Ability towork well under pressure and maintain a professional and courteous workdisposition; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment inhandling sensitive information; ability to manage multiple taskssimultaneously. High School Diploma required. Effective verbal and written communicationskills are necessary.
Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.
Required Documents
Veterans :
Resume
DD-214-Member copy 4
Gold Star : Resume
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 ("page 2", DD 1172 or equivalent) to the veteran; OR
Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc...) to the veteran.
Active-Duty Spouses :
Resume
Copy of front and back of Dependent ID card
