Job Number:
HoR-197-26-HC
Date Posted:
April 21, 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:
Commensurate with experience
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.
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.
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