Job Number:
HoR-173-26-HC
Date Posted:
April 13, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Legislative Assistant
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-09
Office/Company:
Hon. Josh Harder
Reports To:
Legislative Director
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Contact:
Harder.Resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Senior Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Congressman Josh Harder seeks an experienced Senior Legislative Assistant to join the team. The Senior LA will be an integral member of the legislative team, and will work closely with the Legislative Director and Chief of Staff to develop and execute a coordinated legislative strategy and support policy development, programming, and member and stakeholder engagement for the Build America Caucus. The legislative issue portfolio will include, but is not limited to: energy, education, agriculture, and the Member’s committee work on the Appropriations Committee. This position reports to the Legislative Director and is based in Washington D.C.
Responsibilities:
- Advancing the Member’s priorities in the assigned issue areas and in his role as Chair of the Build America Caucus;
- Monitoring pending legislation and current events in assigned issue areas;
- Recommending and executing legislative strategies within assigned issue areas and identifying leadership opportunities for the Member;
- Preparing materials for and attending hearings and meetings of the Appropriations Committee; - Reviewing requests for the Member to cosign letters, cosponsor legislation, or attend events;
- Meeting with constituents and outside groups on behalf of the Member;
- Working with the district staff to advance key projects in CA-09;
- Preparing briefing materials and talking points for the Member;
- Staffing the member at events and meetings on topics within the assigned issue areas;
- Reviewing materials prepared by the communications team on topics within assigned issue areas, including briefing memos, social media posts, and press releases;
- Assisting with administrative responsibilities as needed, including responding to constituent outreach;
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will be independent self-starters with a demonstrated ability to generate new ideas and work cooperatively and courteously as part of a team. They will also have strong writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills. At least two years of prior legislative experience is required. A demonstrated interest in advancing pro-growth policies that expand supply and reduce barriers to building and innovation is a plus.
Instructions:
Interested applicants should send a single PDF including a cover letter, resume, two writing samples of no more than 3 pages each (including at least one policy brief or decision memo), to Harder.Resumes@mail.house.gov with the subject line: Last Name – Senior LA Application. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other factor or basis prohibited by applicable federal law. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes.
