Job Number:
MEM-104-26
Date Posted:
March 30, 2026
Position Title:
Field Representative
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
NV-04
Office/Company:
Rep. Steven Horsford
Reports To:
Location:
Contact:
CongressmanHorsford.District04NV@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$55,000-$65,000
Primary Role
Field Representative
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-Time
Description:
Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) seeks an experienced full-time Field
Representative to serve as the Member’s primary liaison to veterans, active-duty
service members, military families, first responders, and some rural communities
across the district. This position leverages the incumbent’s background to build trust,
strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance the Member’s priorities related to
veterans’ services, defense community issues, rural access, and public safety. The Field
Representative reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff and works in close coordination with
the Legislative Director, Casework Team, and Communications staff. Existing relationships
and experience within the military community are required.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with
experience, and includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation days and sick
time, student loan repayment, and transit benefits.
Responsibilities:
• Serves as district office lead on issues involving U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA), Active-duty service members and military families, National Guard and
Reserve components, and Transitioning service members
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs facilities and regional offices, Department of Defense liaisons and military
installations (if applicable), American Legion posts, Veterans of Foreign Wars
chapters, Disabled American Veterans chapters, and Wounded Warrior Project
representatives
• Identify systemic gaps and elevate trends to DC legislative staS
• Advise the Member on district-based impacts of federal veterans and defense policy
• Collaborate with caseworkers on complex VA, TRICARE, military records, discharge
upgrades, survivor benefits, and federal agency matters.
• Serve as subject matter advisor on military culture, structure, and benefits systems
• Assist with congressional inquiries involving federal military or veterans’ agencies
• Work collaboratively with other Field Representatives to develop and execute a rural
outreach strategy to ensure equitable representation across geographically
dispersed communities
• Conduct regular travel to rural communities to build relationships with
commissioners, tribal leaders, agriculture leaders, rural hospital administrators,
and VSOs
• Plan and execute Veterans roundtables, Military academy information sessions,
Medal and commendation ceremonies, Memorial Day and Veterans Day events and
run the Service Academy Nominations process for NV04.
• Staff the Member at district meetings related to military, veterans, public safety, and
rural issues
• Prepare the Member for district meetings related to military, veterans, public safety,
and rural issues.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
• Prior service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve), military
spouse or child, previous skills as a veteran and active-duty community organizer,
and/or a previous VA employee
• Deep understanding of:
• Military structure and culture
• VA benefits systems
• Transition and reintegration challenges
• Strong knowledge of rural community dynamics and public safety systems
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the district.
• Valid driver’s license.
Bonuses:
• Ties to Nevada
• Demonstrated commitment to public service
• Mission driven leadership
• Constituent service orientation
• Professional discretion and integrity
Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to
CongressmanHorsford.District04NV@mail.house.gov.
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.
