What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC LANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT position at United States Senate?
Senator Michael Bennet, Chair of the Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry and Natural Resources seeks a Legislative Assistant to lead the Public Lands, Forestry, Wildfire, Tribal, and Appropriations portfolios. This senior level policy position will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring pending legislation in assigned issues areas; drafting bills and amendments; identifying legislative priorities; developing legislative proposals and strategies; providing vote recommendations; engaging with relevant Committee, House and Senate staff and key state and national stakeholders; and providing written and oral briefings to the Senator. This position will be responsible for developing strong partnerships with state based staff with expertise in the policy areas included in this portfolio.
Western ties, a graduate degree, and Hill experience are all a plus. Ideal candidates are hardworking and detail-oriented self-starters; team players, able to work both collaboratively and individually; excellent oral and written communicators, with superior research skills; able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines; enthusiastic, collegial, and professional.
Our Office prioritizes building a diverse team. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to legislative_resumes@bennet.senate.gov. Please list Public Lands LA and the job referral number in the subject line.
