Job Number:
HoR-144-26-HC
Date Posted:
March 27, 2026
Position Title:
Staff Assistant
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CT-04
Office/Company:
Hon. Jim Himes
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
CT04.Jobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The Office of Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) is seeking a motivated and highly organized staff assistant to serve in the Washington, DC, office.
Responsibilities:
greeting visitors and answering phone calls; managing all White House and Capitol Tour requests, along with constituent flag purchases and delivery; co-supervising the internship program; assisting in processing and drafting constituent mail; generally offering administrative and technical support to the office; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be outgoing, strong multi-taskers, extremely organized, clear communicators and dedicated to providing effective and prompt service to any and all people who contact the office.
Instructions:
Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and brief one page writing sample to CT04.Jobs@mail.house.gov with the subject line "Staff Assistant – [Last name]." Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The last day to submit an application is April 3, 2026.
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
