Staff Assistant (CA)

Staff Assistant (CA)

The Office of Senator-elect Adam Schiff is seeking an energetic, community-oriented Staff Assistant based in the Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco office, and under the direction of the State Director, Deputy State Director or Regional Director.

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to: CaliforniaSenateJobs@gmail.com. In the e-mail subject line include your name, the position you are applying for, and the office location. Please no drop ins, calls or emails.

Primary Duties

  • Answers telephones
  • Greets visitors to the office
  • Assists with appointments/scheduling
  • Answers constituent requests for general information and other non-legislative inquiries
  • Maintains front office and assists with various administrative duties
  • Assists with casework intake and community engagement
  • Supervises student interns
  • Assists with other duties as assigned

Necessary Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or at least 1-2 years experience in a legislative office, political operation or other equivalent environment is required
  • The ability to handle difficult situations with courtesy, tact and compassion
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in issues specific to the region
  • Problem solving abilities
  • The ability to exercise a high degree of initiative
  • The ability to work independently and use good judgment
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Knowledge of personal computers
  • Multi-language skills a plus

Location:

Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco office (CA)

Salary:

This is a full-time in-person position.  Salary is $55,000.  This position is eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment and all Senate employee benefits. Senator-elect Schiff’s office is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation.

Send resume and cover letter to: CaliforniaSenateJobs@gmail.com. In the e-mail subject line include your name, the position you are applying for, and the office location. Please no drop ins, calls or emails.

Equal Opportunity Policy
Schiff for Senate is an equal employment opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of an individual’s protected characteristic, including without limitation, an individual’s race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, military veteran status, family status, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Schiff for Senate’s equal employment opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, such as hiring, promotion and demotion, discharge, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training opportunities. Schiff for Senate does not tolerate harassment or discrimination in the workplace based upon any of the foregoing protected characteristics. In the event an employee or applicant believes that any of these policies may have been violated, he or she should promptly report the incident to a supervisor or the organization’s equal employment opportunity officer.