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We are pleased that you have decided to seek employment with Senator Edward J. Markey for the following position: 

Staff Assistant

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) is looking for a highly-motivated and detail-oriented Staff Assistant for his Washington, DC office. Applicants must possess a professional telephone manner, knowledge of current events and issues, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced work environment. Primary day-to-day responsibilities include: answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, performing general administrative duties, co-management of the Washington, DC office internship program, and overseeing requests for tours, flags, and room reservations. Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Massachusetts ties are a strong plus and highly desired. The salary for this position is $58,266 annually, with benefits that include a federal student loan repayment option. 

To begin the application, please create an account and verify your email address. Once verified, you will be taken to the application instructions, which will guide you through the process of providing the required information including submitting your cover letter and resume.

If you have questions at any time during this process, please contact us at job@markey.senate.gov.

The Office of Senator Edward J. Markey is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact us for accommodations needed in the application and interview process.

Pursuant to federal law, Senate employees must be eligible to receive pay from the Federal government. If selected for federal employment, could you truthfully certify one of the following: (1) You are a United States citizen; or (2) You are lawfully admitted for permanent residence and are seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B); or (3) You are (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) you have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or (4) you owe allegiance to the United States under the law. (Note: To meet the “owe allegiance” requirement, an individual must be (1) a non-citizen U.S. national born in or having ties to American Samoa or Swains Island (as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1408), or (2) a non-citizen U.S. national pursuant to section 302 of Public Law 94-241 (relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands)).