Office of CM Christina Henderson seeks Legislative Assistant
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: February 10, 2025
Application Deadline: January 21, 2025
Education: Master's Degree Required
Experience Level: Mid-level
Salary: USD $76,000 - $82,000 / year
Areas of Focus:T ransparency & Oversight, Sports & Recreation, Policy, Education, Economic Development, Children & Youth, Community Development, Health & Medicine
The Office of At-Large DC Councilmember Christina Henderson is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legislative Assistant to support the implementation of the policy and legislative strategy for the member.
The Legislative Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Legislative Director on the following: researching oversight topics related to District government agencies; drafting legislation; preparing questions and statements for hearings and meetings; forging relationships with stakeholders both within and external to the government; and providing advice and guidance to the member, among other duties. The issue area portfolio will include business, economic development, and education, among others.
A successful applicant will have exceptional writing and editing skills; knowledge of DC political issues; experience working on policy, legislation, and government budgets; strong interpersonal…