Job Number:
HoR-201-26-HC
Date Posted:
April 22, 2026
Position Title:
Health Legislative Assistant/Policy Advisor
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
NY-20
Office/Company:
Hon. Paul Tonko
Reports To:
Legislative Director and Chief of Staff
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Contact:
ny20resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The Office of Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) seeks a Health Legislative Assistant/Policy Advisor in his Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Developing and advancing a proactive health policy agenda; drafting, introducing, and advancing legislation; staffing the Member in Committee hearings and markups; coordinating Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus activities; drafting memos, talking points, and hearing questions; working closely with Committee staff; engaging with stakeholders and constituents; and advising the Member on activities occurring on the House Floor and in the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Qualifications:
At least two years of legislative experience in health policy, preferably including experience staffing a Member on a committee with jurisdiction over health issues. Candidates with commensurate experience in health policy off the Hill will also be considered. Previous professional experience in the areas of mental health, substance use, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's is highly valued.
Instructions:
Send a resume, cover letter, a health-related writing sample, and a list of references as a single PDF to: ny20resumes@mail.house.gov. Please include "Health LA" and your name in the subject line. Applications are due by COB Thursday, April 30th.
Other:
Our office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Our office offers generous benefits, including FEHB health insurance, student loan repayment, transit/parking, and 12 weeks paid FMLA. In addition, all employees are afforded telework opportunities and the ability to participate in flex-scheduling arrangements.
