Congressman Steven Horsford 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.

· 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 staff · 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.

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.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a one-to-two-page writing sample to CongressmanHorsford.District04NV@mail.house.gov.