Date Posted:
May 15, 2026
Position Title:
Staff Assistant
Office/Company:
Sen. Edward Markey
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
MA-JR
Job Number:
0892
Reports To:
Location:
Boston, MA
Contact:
Salary:
USD 60014.00 YEAR
Primary Role
Staff Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) is looking for a highly-motivated and detail-oriented Staff Assistant for his Boston, Massachusetts office.
Responsibilities:
Primary day-to-day responsibilities include: answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, performing general administrative duties and other special projects, and staffing events (including on nights and weekends). The Staff Assistant will also assist with immigration-related constituent casework. This includes managing a significant casework portfolio, liaising with federal agencies, attending meetings and events with stakeholders, conducting outreach, and some advance functions.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a professional telephone manner, knowledge of current events and issues, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced work environment. Experience and/or interest in working with immigrants and refugees is strongly preferred. The salary for this position is $60,014 annually, with benefits that include a federal student loan repayment option.
Instructions:
Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, military, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. If interested in the position, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Other:
Ties to Massachusetts and additional language skills are required.
