Green & Gold Congressional Aide

Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program

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. 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; helping local constituents resolve issues with federal agencies; serving as liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations; attending local events and meetings on behalf of the Member of Congress; and performing 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 discharged; 2. Released from active duty within the last six years; 3. Pay grades at or below E-5 / O-3 / W-2; Veterans promoted 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 : A surviving spouse, child / step-child, parent / step-parent, or sibling / step-sibling of a veteran who died : In the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; or from a service-connected disability.

Active-Duty Spouses : Must be the spouse of an Active-Duty service member. Active-Duty service members work for the military full-time and are subject to permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment orders upon completion of each tour of duty. Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible.

Requirements : Conditions of employment :

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 :

• For members who died on active duty : DD-1300 or DD-2064, accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; OR
• For members who died of service-connected disability : Last DD-214 issued to the veteran, and VA eligibility letter.
• Proof of dependency on the Veteran : DD-1172 (PAGE 2); OR
• Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc) to the Veteran.

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.