Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Full Time Downriver/Western Wayne Field Representative

Job Description
Downriver/Western Wayne Field Representative
Office of Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

SUMMARY:
The office of Congresswoman Debbie Dingell seeks a Field Representative for Michigan’s 6th Congressional District. This position will support the Congresswoman in building and maintaining relationships with local elected officials and community members in Downriver and Western Wayne, keeping up to date on local issues and projects, assisting constituents through casework, and frequently staffing the Member while she’s in district. The position will cover: Cities of Trenton, Woodhaven, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Riverview, Rockwood, and the Townships of Grosse Ile, Brownstown, Huron and Sumpter.

REPORTS TO: District Director and Deputy District Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Acts as the representative for the Member within an area of responsibility including meeting and communicating with constituents;
• Acts as a liaison to local, state and federal officials and other persons or groups to form effective relationships for the Member;
• Handles casework assignments and serves as a liaison between constituents and federal agencies, including logging all incoming and outgoing mail and incoming telephone calls relating to casework, continually screens active cases and acts as liaison with constituents to ensure that their cases are handled in a responsive manner, and maintains up-to-date files on all cases and categories of information of importance to the office;
• Monitors and updates the Member and District Director on district and local issues by reading local news outlets and completing regular check-in calls and meetings with community leaders, businesses, organizations, and stakeholders;
• Keeps an up-to-date calendar of community events occurring in assigned areas;
• Plans meetings and events for the Member in their respective areas;
• Tracks and reports on major projects happening in their areas;
• Prepares weekly reports for the Member and senior staff on district activities in their assigned issue areas;
• Regularly staffs Member at community events, both in-person and virtually;
• Meets attendance requirements as established by the office;
• Maintains a strong working relationship with the Member, staff, and constituents;
• Works quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines;
• Works a flexible schedule including long hours, nights and weekends as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge and pre-determined relationships with local community preferred;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Thorough knowledge of legislative process;
• Knowledge of all issues and events in the district in which the Member is involved;
• Thoroughness and careful attention to detail;
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work tasks and activities;
• Ability to work well under pressure; and
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others

TIME EXPECTATIONS & COMPENSATION
This position is full time and includes a competitive salary and benefits package including health care and employer contributions to a retirement savings plan.
The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, marital or parental status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Qualified candidates should submit their application materials including a resume, cover letter, references, one writing sample, and digital samples or portfolio to Dingell.Jobs@mail.house.gov with “Downriver/Western Wayne Field Representative” in the subject line.