Field Representative

The Office of Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) is seeking a Field Representative to be the primary person handling outreach and issues in the trades community in Southwest Washington. This position serves as a member of the Congresswoman District Office with the option to be based in the Congresswoman’s Vancouver or Kelso office. This role will work closely with the Congresswoman and her team to meet with local stakeholders, businesses, and organizations—with an emphasis on focusing on trades and technical stakeholders.

Essential duties:
•Acts as a liaison between the Congresswoman, District Director, and other senior staff and stakeholders.
•Informs the Congresswoman and team of updates to his or her assigned issue area by screening district media and interacting with constituents.
•Builds durable relationships with stakeholders and provides updates to them on the Congresswoman’s work.
•Briefs and staffs the Congresswoman at events in the district.
•Travels throughout the district to meet with constituents and stakeholder groups on issues related to the Congresswoman’s priorities.
•Acts as a representative of the office at events, including updating groups on the Congresswoman’s work and speaking on her behalf.
•Collaborates with the District Director and DC legislative staff to ensure district priorities inform the Congresswoman’s legislative agenda.

Preferred qualifications:
•A college degree is not required. Non-traditional candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
•Ties to Southwest Washington strongly encouraged.
•Individuals with a background as a tradesperson, craftsman, or skilled worker are highly encouraged to apply.
•Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to public service and constituent engagement.
•Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate with a team.

This full time position is expected to work non-traditional hours and to regularly travel throughout Southwest Washington. Salary for this position is $50,000-60,000, commensurate with experience. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a paragraph each about two recent projects they’ve worked on to WA03jobs@mail.house.gov with the subject line: “Full Name – Field Representative." Photos of recent projects are encouraged. Please share where you learned of this opportunity in the body of the email. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please no phone calls or drop ins.