Administrative Director

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) seeks an Administrative Director for his fast-paced Washington, DC office. This person will report to the Chief of Staff and be responsible for the management of all administrative functions of the office including preparation, oversight and implementation of the annual budget; monitoring of all official accounts and submitting vouchers to Senate Disbursing Office; implementing administrative office policies and operating procedures; maintaining office policy manual and updating when necessary; maintaining personnel and payroll files on permanent staff and interns; manage and oversee staff assistants; tracking staff leave and travel records; oversight of the intern program; acting as primary point of contact for Senate support regarding all non-legislative business; order and maintain supplies and office equipment and, serving as the office emergency coordinator. Candidates should be well organized, detail oriented, a self-starter, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to prioritize tasks and follow through, and can work with members of the team at all levels. Management experience and knowledge of Senate budgetary guidelines, human resource practices and ethics rules and/or previous congressional administrative experience strongly preferred, and familiarity with Senate technology systems administration is a plus. Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, military, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as candidates with ties to Massachusetts.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line. 231380