Job Number:
HoR-122-26-HC
Date Posted:
March 18, 2026
Position Title:
Energy and Environment Legislative Assistant
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
NY-14
Office/Company:
Hon. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Reports To:
Legislative Director and Congresswoman
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Contact:
Salary:
$75,000
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The Office of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is hiring a D.C. based Legislative Assistant to cover energy and environment issues, as well as other issues as assigned, to join its progressive and dedicated legislative team.
Responsibilities:
Preparing all memos, talking points, remarks, and question lines for relevant committee hearings in the Energy & Commerce Committee; Developing legislative strategy pertaining to energy and environment priorities; Managing all intake calls with relevant stakeholders in the district and nationally pertaining to energy and environment policy; Monitoring legislative activity (committee, floor, and Senate) and providing vote recommendations to the Legislative Director and Congresswoman on assigned issue areas; Maintaining strong ties with other energy and environment staffers, committee staff, constituent groups, unions, organizers, academics, and other stakeholders; Staffing the congresswoman for committee meetings and relevant events; Traveling to NY-14 and elsewhere for relevant meetings and events; In partnership with the Communications team, developing and editing remarks and talking points for internal and external consumption; and Supporting the District team with incoming legislative inquiries and requests.
Qualifications:
Have 4+ years professional experience on Capitol Hill or in policy/government. Are fluent in federal energy and environment policy areas. Are a good writer, able to summarize highly-technical policy areas via a one-page memo or 5-minute briefing. Thrive in a fast-paced team environment in which priorities are often shifting and triage and delegation is necessary. Are a self-starter with a track record of managing projects from beginning to end. Have experience facilitating calls and leading meetings. Have experience coalition-building, organizing, and winning. Are politically aligned with the goals of the office.
Instructions:
Please fill out the application here. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact you if we decide to move forward with your application. Please no calls, direct emails, or walk-ins.
Other:
People from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as are people with ties to NY-14, New York City, and Puerto Rico.
