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MOVING UP: Courtesy of Legistorm:
EVAN BENDER returns to the Hill as Senior Adviser to Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) after spending two years as Government Affairs Director for the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association. Prior to the latter position, Evan served as Nehls’ District Director. Evan is a 2016 BA graduate of the University of Oklahoma in 2016.

Col (Ret.) Robert Merrill, General Counsel to Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.). (Screenshot from Linkedin).
ROBERT MERRILL is the new General Counsel working for Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.). Before signing on with the Indiana Republican, Merrill devoted 25 years of his life to a career defending America as a United States Marine. His last assignment in the service, while holding the rank of Colonel, was as Chief Trial Counsel of the Marine Corps. Robert is a 2021 graduate of the U.S. Army War College with an MA in National Security Policy Studies. He received his law degree from the Harvard Law School in 2008, and his BA in Political Science and Government in 2001 from the University of Chicago.
TRISTIN BYRD jumps from her previous duties as Rapid Response Press Assistant at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to serving as Press Secretary for Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC). Tristin is a 2025 BA graduate in Journalism from the University of Georgia.
STAFF JOB OPENINGS:
House:
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Massachusetts Democratic Congressman-elect seeks a Communications Director based in the Congressman’s Washington, DC office. The Communications Director is a key member of the senior staff, reports to the Chief of Staff, and leads the office’s press, digital, and messaging operation. APPLY HERE: [email protected] by 11/15
OFFICE/OPERATION MANAGER: The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff seeks an Office/Operations Manager to assist with various human resource, training, and operations needs. Responsibilities include managing the Committee’s human resources and training operations, as well as overseeing office policies and compliance with House policies, managing Committee spaces, processing travel requests, assisting with event planning and room reservation requests, working with the Financial Administrator to process reimbursements and contracts, and other duties as assigned. APPLY HERE: Send your resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to [email protected], with “Office / Operations Manager” in the subject line. Please submit your application as one combined PDF using the following file name format: “LastName.FirstName – Clerk.” No unsolicited calls, emails, or drop-ins, please. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT: The Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) seeks candidates for an open Agriculture and Environment Legislative Assistant to lead the congressman’s work on agriculture, environment, energy, forestry, disaster, water, and nutrition policy. The position manages priority legislation and requires working closely with diverse coalitions of stakeholders and advocates located in the district, including South San Jose, Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, and Northern San Luis Obispo County. APPLY HERE: Please send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and references in a single PDF document with “Agriculture/Environment LA” as the subject line to [email protected].
Senate:
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT: A Republican Senator is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to handle constituent correspondence and provide legislative support on the homeland security and judiciary portfolio. This role involves substantial research and writing responsibilities and requires an individual who can perform effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate knows how to use IQ, is self-driven and detail-oriented. Prior Capitol Hill experience of at least six months as a Staff Assistant is preferred. APPLY HERE: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to: [email protected]
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT: A Republican Senator is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to handle constituent correspondence and provide legislative support on the health, education, and labor portfolio. This role involves substantial research and writing responsibilities and requires an individual who can perform effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate knows how to use IQ, is self-driven and detail-oriented. Prior Capitol Hill experience of at least six months as a Staff Assistant is preferred. APPLY HERE: https://careers.employment.senate.gov/job/legislative-director-washington-district-of-columbia-1314
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR: A Republican Senator is seeking an experienced Legislative Director to lead their legislative team. The Legislative Director will manage the legislative staff and develop the Senator’s legislative agenda, while advising the Senator on policy and legislative strategy. A minimum of five years of Senate experience is required. APPLY HERE: Send letter, resume and writing sample to: [email protected]
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