Date Posted:
May 11, 2026
Position Title:
Professional Staff Member
Office/Company:
Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Education and Workforce
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
Job Number:
MEM-149-26
Reports To:
Location:
Contact:
E&L.Jobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Senior Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
The House Committee on Education and Workforce (Democratic Staff) seeks a
Professional Staff Member responsible for the portfolio covering workforce development,
among other related issues. Candidates should have familiarity with the Workforce
Innovation Opportunity Act, the National Apprenticeship Act, the Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Notification Act, and other program areas within the Department of Labor’s
Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Candidates also should have knowledge
of Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, related programs administered by the
Department of Education, and AmeriCorps.
Responsibilities:
Duties will include supporting the development of legislation and amendments; assisting
with the preparation of Committee hearings, markups, and briefings; drafting Committee
reports, memoranda, and other documents; conducting research; providing technical
assistance to the Committee and Member offices; researching pertinent issues; preparing
legislative analyses; and supporting the execution of committee proceedings and
events.
Qualifications:
This is not an entry level position. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three to five years of experience working with an organization, Congress, or government agency related to workforce development.
Instructions:
To apply, applicants must submit a resume, two short writing samples, and two
references to E&L.Jobs@mail.house.gov with "Professional Staff Member” in the
subject line.
Other:
The 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.
