California: Field Representative (2 positions) Congresswoman Jane Harman- District Office

Written by: Pam Paul on Mar 28, 2006 12:36 PM EST

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Field Representative (2 positions)
Congresswoman Jane Harman- District Office

The Office of Congresswoman Jane Harman is seeking two
strategic, proactive, and community-oriented
individuals for the position of Field Representative.
One position will be based in the El Segundo district
office, and the other in the Wilmington district
office. Each will serve as liaisons to government
agencies, businesses, and local community groups.

Essential Duties:

o Attend meetings of local government and community
groups, speak on behalf of the Congresswoman, and
report back with recommendations for action on issues
of importance to the district.
o Responsible for tracking district priorities as
identified by the Congresswoman, recommending
strategies for achieving those priorities, and
executing a district plan.
o Identify, plan, and coordinate events for the
Congresswoman´s district trips, including advancing
the event site and writing event memorandums, talking
points, and preparing background information.
o Maintain an awareness and involvement in district
affairs and issues, reporting to the Congresswoman as
appropriate.
o Contribute to a strategic weekly report, with
updates on the progress of priority district issues.
o Other related work as assigned.

Knowledge of/ Ability to:

o Familiarity with communities within the 36th
Congressional District, including the South Bay and
Beach Cities, Los Angeles Harbor Area, and Venice, Mar
Vista, and West L.A. preferred.
o Establish and maintain cooperative relationships/
verbally communicate effectively with constituent
groups, elected officials, government agencies, and
business leaders.
o Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred for the
Wilmington position.
o Strong written communication skills; ability to
research and draft memorandums, reports, and talking
points.
o Access, input, and retrieve information from a
computer. Experience with Microsoft Word and standard
Internet browsers strongly preferred.
o Some event planning experience desirable.
o Work night and/or weekend hours as necessary to
attend meetings, staff the Congresswoman, or perform
other essential duties.
o Work independently in the absence of supervision.
o Understand and carry out directions, and take the
initiative.

Send, fax, or e-mail cover letter, resume, and writing
sample by April 7, 2006 to:

Chad Molnar
Deputy District Director
2321 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 3270
El Segundo, CA 90245
email: chad.molnar-at-mail.house.gov
310-643-6445 Fax

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