Staff Assistant

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) is looking for a highly-motivated and detail-oriented Staff Assistant for his Boston, MA office. Primary day-to-day responsibilities include: answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, performing general administrative duties, managing a small casework portfolio, occasionally advancing and staffing events (including some nights and weekends), and other special projects. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, knowledge of current events and issues, the ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced work environment, and good humor.

Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as candidates with ties to Massachusetts.

If interested in the position, please email a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number 230356 in the subject line.