Legislative Assistant

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski seeks a legislative assistant to cover a broad portfolio including energy, natural resources, permitting, and public lands issues. This role will serve as the primary legislative assistant advising the Senator’s work on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and related Appropriations subcommittees. Responsibilities include but are not limited to advising the Senator about relevant policy issues; drafting and developing legislation and amendments; preparing briefing memos; staffing the Senator at hearings, meetings, and other events; representing the Senator with constituents, federal agencies, and other outside stakeholders; and occasional travel to the Senator’s home state for meetings and events. Qualified candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Successful candidates should possess strong writing skills and attention to detail, demonstrate a proven ability to independently develop and oversee a legislative portfolio, and produce quality work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior related Congressional or agency experience and a demonstrable understanding of Alaska’s unique issues and attributes. Alaska-specific experience and ties are a plus, and should be noted. 

Interested parties should email a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Angelina Estrada-Burney at  angelina_burney@murkowski.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or e-mails to the office.