HILL STAFF NEWS: Open Positions, New Hires, Big Promotions, Great Opportunities
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NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM
MICHAEL LESTINGI moves into the Professional Staff Member role working for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Before signing on with Cantwell committee crew, Michael was Executive Director of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). He is a 2004 graduate of Lafayette College with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a BA in Russian Studies and International Studies.
Natalie Turner is the new Communications Director for Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Az.) (Screenshot from Facebook).
NATALIE TURNER is now the Communications Director for Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), following her tenure as a Public Affairs Specialist with Kansas Bureau of Investigation. She is a 2021 University of Kansas graduate with the BSJ in Strategic Communications.
EMMA WEIR is the new Communications Director for the House Democratic Caucus and its Chairman, Rep. Pete Aquilar (D-Calif.). Previously, Emma was handling similar duties for the New Democrat Coalition, working for Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.). Emma received her BA in Politics and International Affairs in 2017 from Wake Forest University.
JOB OPENINGS: Courtesy of CNCT, the app that connects Hill staffers:
Democrat Jobs
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan | Communications Manager | Apply HERE
Rep. Stephen Lynch | Economic Policy Advisor / LA | Apply HERE
Rep. Debbie Schultz | Health Legislative Assistant | Apply HERE
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand | Communications Director | Apply HERE
Sen. on the Commerce Committee | LA | Apply HERE
Democratic Senator | Press Assistant | Apply HERE
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House Democrat Job Bank
Republican Jobs
Rep. David Valadao | Legislative Assistant | Apply HERE
Rep. Glenn Thompson | Communications Director | Apply HERE
Rep. Tony Gonzales | Press Assistant / Press Secretary | Apply HERE
Sen. Ted Cruz | Digital Director | Apply HERE
Senior Midwest GOP Senator | Assistant Press Secretary | Apply HERE
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House Republican Job Bank
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