Green & Gold Congressional Aide

House of Representatives•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program provides two-year, paid, full-time Congressional Fellowship employment opportunities in the U.S. House of Representatives for eligible Veterans, Gold Star family members, and Active-Duty spouses. Fellows work directly for a Member of Congress or another House officer as part of an office team. Assignments may be with Members, Committees, or House Officers, in Washington, DC, or in Member district offices across the country. Duties depend on the specific office and may include constituent services, helping constituents resolve issues with federal agencies, serving as a liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations, attending local events and meetings on behalf of a Member of Congress, and performing legislative work. Specific duties are discussed during the interview process. Applicants must meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Veterans must have been honorably discharged, have left active duty within the last six years, and have served at or below pay grades E-5/O-3/W-2; limited eligibility may apply to those promoted to E-6/O-4/W-3 within six months of separation if all other requirements are met. Veterans receiving a 20-year or TERA retirement are ineligible. Gold Star applicants must be a surviving spouse, child or step-child, parent or step-parent, or sibling or step-sibling of a veteran who died in the line of duty or from a service-connected disability. Active-Duty spouse applicants must be married to an active-duty service member; spouses subject to Title X mobilization are ineligible. Applicants need strong organization, computer, communication, and project-management skills, along with the ability to work under pressure, use discretion with sensitive information, manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal supervision. A high school diploma is required. The role follows U.S. House of Representatives employment guidelines. The posting notes that federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, with specific benefits dependent on position type and confirmed by the hiring agency.

Requirements

Program participation is limited to Veterans, Gold Star family members, and Active-Duty spouses who meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
Veterans must have been honorably discharged and released from active duty within the last six years.
Veterans must have served at or below pay grades E-5/O-3/W-2. Veterans promoted to E-6/O-4/W-3 within six months of separation may be eligible if they meet all other requirements.
Veterans receiving a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) retirement are not eligible.
Gold Star applicants must be a surviving spouse, child or step-child, parent or step-parent, or sibling or step-sibling of a veteran who died in the line of duty or from a service-connected disability.
Active-Duty spouse applicants must be the spouse of an active-duty service member. Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible.
High school diploma required.
Detail oriented, with excellent organization skills and strong computer skills.
Ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a professional and courteous disposition.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling sensitive information.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Veterans must submit a resume and DD-214 (Member Copy 4).
Gold Star applicants must submit a resume and the applicable service and relationship documentation specified in the posting.
Active-Duty spouses must submit a resume and copies of the front and back of their Dependent ID card.

Responsibilities

Work as a constituent services representative.
Help local constituents resolve issues with federal agencies.
Serve as a liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations.
Attend local events and meetings on behalf of a Member of Congress.
Perform legislative work.
Complete office-specific duties, which are discussed during the interview process.