Green & Gold Congressional Aide

Summary

This position is limited to Veterans, Gold Star family members and Active-duty spouses desiring to serve a two-year paid Congressional Fellowship as part of the House of Representatives. Selected Fellows will work directly for a Member of Congress or other House officer as part of an office team.

Duties

Help

The

Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program (G&G CAP) was established to create

employment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty spouses

within the U.S. House of Representatives. These positions provide Aides with the experience and exposure

necessary to broaden their career opportunities. G&G CAP Aides may be

assigned to Members, Committees, or House Officers and will serve in

Washington, DC or Member district offices across the country. These are

two-year, paid, full-time employment opportunities.

Duties will vary depending upon the specific requirements for each office. Said

duties may include but are not limited to :

• Working as a constituent services

representative;

agencies;

local events and meetings on behalf of the Member of Congress; and

legislative work.

SPECIFIC

DUTIES FOR EACH OFFICE WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST BE A VETERAN, GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER,

OR ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE AND MEET ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS. NO

WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED :

Veterans :

1. Honorably

2. Released from

3. Pay grades at

to the pay grades of E-6 / O-4 / W-3 WITHIN 6-MONTHS OF SEPARATION from active

duty may be eligible if they meet ALL other requirements.

4. Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA)

retirement are not eligible for the program.

Gold Star Families :

In the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; or

Active-Duty Spouses :

Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Detail

oriented; excellent organization skills; 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 work

disposition; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in

handling sensitive information; ability to manage multiple tasks

simultaneously. High School Diploma required. Effective verbal and written communication

skills are necessary.

Required Documents

VETERANS must submit a Resume and DD-214 (Member COPY 4)

GOLD STAR applicants require a Resume and one of the following :

ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSES must submit a Resume and a copy of the FRONT and BACK of Dependent ID card

Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.

Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.