HILL STAFF NEWS: New Hires, Job Promotions, Open Positions, Great Opportunities
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NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM:
EMMA BERGSTEDT is the new Scheduler in the office of Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah). This is Emma’s first full-time position on a Capitol Hill congressional staff, as she previously served as an Intern in the Moore office. Emma expects to complete her undergraduate degree in April 2025 at Brigham Young University in Epidemiology and Spanish.
MARIANA ADAME takes over as Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-Calif.). Previously, Mariana served as a White House Adviser and Special Assistant to President Joe Biden from 2022 to January 2025. Mariana received her MPA in Social and Economic Policy in 2018 from the London School of Economics and Political Science and her BA in Political Science and Government, Philosophy and Legal Studies in 2016 from the University of Texas (Rio Grande Valley).
Danny Jativa, Communications Director for Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.)(Screenshot from Internet).
DANNY JATIVA moves into the Communications Director position on the staff of Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.). Previously, Danny worked for House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) as Senior Communications Adviser. Danny earned his MA in Global Governance, Politics and Security in 2016 from American University and his BS in International Affairs, also in 2016, from Florida State University.
JOB OPENINGS: Courtesy of CNCT, the app that connects Hill staffers, and the House Vacancy Announcement and Placement Service (HVAPS):
REPUBLICANS:
Sen. Jim Risch | Press Assistant | Apply HERE
GOP Senator | Press Assistant | Apply HERE
GOP Senator | Press Secretary | Apply HERE
Sr. GOP Senator | Judiciary Counsel | Apply HERE
Sr. GOP Senator | Legislative Correspondent | Apply HERE
DEMOCRATS:
Rep. Joe Morelle | Communications Director | Apply HERE
Rep. Jake Auchincloss | LA / Policy Advisor | Apply HERE
Rep. Julia Brownley | Communications Director | Apply HERE
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks | Speechwriter | Apply HERE
Sen. Mark Warner | Healthcare Legislative Correspondent | Apply HERE
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto | Press Secretary | Apply HERE
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