Congresswoman Emilia Sykes

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to monitor and update the Member and District Director on district and local issues;
to answer casework correspondence and verbal communications with constituents; and
to act as liaison with federal, district, and local agencies for the Member and constituents.

strong oral and written communication skills;
knowledge of legislative process and of House organization and procedures;
knowledge of all issues in the district in which the Member may need to take action;
proficiency in word processing;
strong telephone skills;
thoroughness and careful attention to detail;
skill in organizing and prioritizing work tasks and activities;
ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of casework responsibilities;
availability to work atypical hours;
ability to work well under pressure; and
ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.

acts as the grass roots representative for the Member within his or her area of responsibility including verbal communications with constituents and community stakeholders, and acting as liaison with federal, district, and local agencies;
acts as liaison and interfaces with city, county, district, and federal officials, the chamber of commerce and other persons or groups to form effective relationships for the Member;
handles all casework assignments;
assesses casework for problems requiring legislative action and makes recommendations to the District Director;
screens and refers cases, when appropriate, to other district offices;
monitors scheduled district meetings for the Member with constituents;
speaks to local groups when the Member is unavailable;
maintains close communications with the Washington, DC, office;
prepares regular reports for the District Director on issues in his or her assigned issue areas;
continually screens active cases and acts as liaison with constituents to ensure that their cases are handled in a responsive manner;
maintains up-to-date files on all cases and categories of information of importance to the office; and
performs other duties as assigned.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to JoinTeamSykes@mail.house.gov. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

to monitor and update the Member, and District Director and local issues;
to act as liaison with federal, district, and local agencies for the Member and constituents.

strong oral and written communication skills;
knowledge of legislative process and of House organization and procedures;
knowledge of all issues and events in the district in which the Member is involved;
proficiency in word processing;
strong telephone skills;
thoroughness and careful attention to detail;
skill in organizing and prioritizing work tasks and activities;
ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of primary responsibilities;
availability to work atypical hours;
ability to work well under pressure; and
ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.

acts as the grass roots representative for the Member within his or her area of responsibility including verbal communications with constituents and community stakeholders, and acting as liaison with federal, district, and local agencies;
informs the Member, and District Director of all happenings in his or her assigned issue areas;
travels throughout the district at regular intervals to keep abreast of local concerns;
acts as liaison and interfaces with city, county, district, and federal officials, the chamber of commerce and other persons or groups to form effective relationships for the Member;

monitors scheduled district meetings for the Member with constituents;
speaks to local groups when the Member is unavailable;
maintains close communications with the Washington, DC, office;
prepares regular reports for the District Director on district activities in his or her assigned issue areas;
maintains up-to-date files on all cases and categories of information of importance to the office; and
performs other duties as assigned.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to JoinTeamSykes@mail.house.gov. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.