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Mercedes V. Castillo
National Vice President
National Lawyers Guild

Member, The United People of Color Caucus
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Former Chair, 2004-2006
National Latina/Latino Law Student Association
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STAFF ASSISTANT - Senior Member of House Democratic Leadership,
seeks Staff Assistant to join Front
Office team. Candidates should be well organized, hard-working and
detail oriented. High degree of
professionalism and maturity required, as well as an ability to work
cooperatively and courteously with others.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including long hours and
some late nights. Duties include
answering and screening telephone calls, greeting visitors,
supervising interns, database management, assisting
with scheduling and performing other administrative duties as needed.
Capitol Hill experience preferred. Salary
commensurate with experience. Email resume to:
resume.inbox@mail.house.gov

Rep. Martin Meehan (D-MA) - Senior Northeast Democrat seeks a
seasoned Legislative Assistant to handle a
variety of issues including tobacco, health care, education, and
environmental policy. Qualified candidates
should have experience writing talking points under tight deadlines
for media inquiries, as well as drafting
op/eds and speeches. Candidates should be self-starters and able to
constructively work in a team environment
in a fast-paced office. The ability to proactively devise and execute
new policy initiatives is a must. This is not
an entry-level position and previous Capitol Hill experience is
strongly preferred. New England ties a plus.
Please email cover letter and resume to ma.dem.dc@gmail.com

Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-PA) - SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF - House
Financial Services Capital Markets
Subcommittee seeks well-rounded individuals to identify, develop, and
craft legislative initiatives; organize,
coordinate, and staff hearings; monitor industry and regulatory
developments; and shape and implement policy
recommendations. Substantive knowledge of securities, insurance,
and/or government-sponsored enterprises
(ideally in more than one issue area) required. In addition,
excellent verbal and written communication skills,
sound judgment, and strategic organizational capability are
essential. Minimum of seven years professional
experience in financial services matters required. Prior Hill
legislative experience and graduate degree in law,
public policy, business, economics, or related fields preferred.
Before January 19, please send cover letter,
resume, succinct writing sample, references, and salary requirements
by fax to 202-225-8817 or e-mail at

jobs@mail.house.gov. No phone calls or drop ins.

Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) - Northeastern Democrat on House Armed
Services Committee seeks Military
Legislative Assistant. Candidate must have previous legislative
experience on armed services issues as well as
excellent writing and organizational skills. Duties include managing
armed services committee issues and
working with AA and Member to develop and implement committee
legislative agenda. Sense of humor, ability
to work under tight deadlines is required. Interested candidates
should send cover letter and resume to
Joshua.freed@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) - Senior Northeastern Democrat on the
Education and Labor Committee seeks
Legislative Director. Candidate must have previous legislative
experience as well as excellent writing and
organizational skills. Duties include managing key committee issues;
providing guidance and direction to
legislative staff; and working with AA and Member to develop and
implement overall legislative agenda. Sense
of humor, ability to work under tight deadlines required. Experience
with education, healthcare or
appropriations issues preferred. Interested candidates should send
cover letter and resume to
Joshua.freed@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA) - The Office of Congresswoman Hilda Solis is
seeking an intern to begin the month
of January in her Washington, DC office. We are seeking an organized
and motivated individual to help us
perform basic office duties, greet visitors, and provide support to
legislative staff as needed. We are willing to
be flexible with hours and scheduling. Congresswoman Solis represents
parts of East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley (CA-32). Please
see www.house.gov/solis for more information. To apply, please email
or fax
a resume and cover letter to Paul Gomez at paul.gomez@mail.house.gov
or 202-225-5467.

Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA) - Progressive California Democrat on House
Energy & Commerce Committee seeks
senior legislative assistant to handle health committee work and
other legislative issues. Candidates should
have at least two years experience in health care, and Congressional
experience is highly preferred. This is a
fast-paced office requiring a person who is highly-organized,
motivated and a self-starter. Candidates should be
bilingual (English and Spanish). Send cover letter, resume, and 3
references to hillhealthjob@gmail.com.

Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) - Office of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher
seeks experienced and motivated
Executive Assistant/Scheduler. Primary duties include, but are not
limited to, working directly with the
Member and Chief of Staff to create a strategic and cohesive DC and
California schedule, drafting
correspondence on behalf of the Member, managing all aspects of the
Member's travel to and from California,
and working with legislative staff to ensure briefing materials are
prepared for meetings and events. Previous
Hill and/or executive assistant experience is a MUST. Qualified
candidates will also be able to work extremely
well in a fast-pasted environment and have excellent verbal
communication skills. Please - No phone-calls or
walk-ins. Send resumes to Jobs.Tauscher@mail.house.gov.

Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) - California Democrat seeks a detail-
oriented, self-motivated individual to fill a
staff assistant vacancy in his Washington, D.C. office. Prospective
candidates must be hard working and
possess a high degree of professionalism and maturity. A good sense
of humor along with a positive attitude,
and the ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others is
required. This position demands high
efficiency and strong organizational skills. Duties include:
overseeing the front office, answering telephone
calls, coordinating constituent requests for tours, flags and the
like. Some systems administration may also be

tasked to this position. Please send cover letter, resume and writing
sample to: Caphilljob06@gmail.com.
Absolutely no calls, faxes or drop-bys.

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX) - Moderate South Texas Democrat is seeking
a press secretary to handle all
local and national press opportunities. Responsibilities include all
media inquiries, writing press materials,
maintaining Website and e-newsletter, pitching story ideas, and
creating press strategies. Ideal candidates
should possess strong writing skills, creativity, and have Hill or
related experience. Texas ties and Spanish
proficiency preferred, but not required. Candidates should send
resumes to connie.humphrey@mail.house.gov
or via fax (202) 225-5688. No phone calls please.

Rep. Artur Davis (D-AL) - Congressman Artur Davis, Vice Chair of the
New Democrat Coalition and newly
appointed Member of Ways and Means Committee, seeks Legislative
Director. Candidate must have a
minimum of four years previous legislative experience with a focus on
healthcare issues, as well as excellent
writing and organizational skills. Duties include, providing guidance
and direction to legislative staff;
supervising activities of legislative correspondent, which includes
reviewing, editing, and securing approval for
responses to constituent legislative inquiries; and working with
Chief of Staff and Member to develop and
implement overall legislative agenda. Interested applicants should
email a resume and cover letter to
dana.gresham@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY – House Democratic Chair has Deputy Press
Secretary position available on
committee staff. Candidates must possess excellent writing and oral
skills, knowledge of print, television and
radio mechanics, and have experience in pitching. Ability to talk
about a broad range of economic issues, multitask,
and work in a fast-paced environment is a must. Interested candidates
should forward resume, cover letter
and writing sample to: press.cjo@gmail.com.

TAX COUNSEL – Democratic committee has opening for tax counsel.
Seeking individual experienced in tax
legislation, with a particular focus on business issues. Knowledge of
estate tax, depreciation schedules, S
corporations and general small business tax issues. JD or other
advances degree preferred. Send cover letter and
resume to cbstax@gmail.com.

COUNSEL – 110th Congress committee Majority staff seeks counsel to
monitor regulatory issues and their
impact on small business. Knowledge of federal rulemaking process,
PRA, RFA necessary. Candidate should be
able to handle multiple tasks, be detail-oriented, have strong
analytical writing skills and knowledge of hearing
preparation. Salary commensurate with experience. Advanced degree
strongly preferred. Please send cover
letter and resume to regsopening@gmail.com.

SCHEDULER – Senior Democratic Member seeks experienced scheduler to
handle all facets of Washington,
DC schedule. Responsibilities include Members' personal
correspondence, coordinating district schedule and
managing heavy volume of speaking and traveling requests. Qualified
applicants must be able to work in a fastpaced
environment, detail-oriented, highly organized and possess excellent
oral and written communication
skills. Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus. Salary commensurate
with experience. This is not an entrylevel
position. Please send cover letter and resume to
scheduler_opening@yahoo.com.

SER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC., ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research,
preparing statistical reports, handling
information requests and performing clerical functions such as
preparing correspondence, receiving visitors,
arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings. May also train
and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Adheres to organizational mission

• Works collaboratively with entire organization to realize goals and
objectives
• Provides administrative support to the Chief Policy Analyst and
other departments as needed
• Makes travel and out-of-town accommodation arrangements including
travel advances and after-travel
reports
• Responsible for developing and maintaining files for program and
marketing materials, handout forms
and notebooks
• Maintains files for administrative records, proposals and contracts
• Assists in the preparation and proofreading of correspondence,
proposals and reports
• Assists in the production, packaging and delivery of proposals
• Works extensively with Internet and computer applications such as
spreadsheet, word processing, and
database programs to create or find and maintain documents
• Translates written material from English to Spanish/Spanish to
English
• Answers the telephone
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma/GED required.Post-Secondary training/education
preferred
• Minimum three (3) years experience as an Administrative Assistant
• Prior experience in office management and coordinating projects is
desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word; working knowledge of MS Access,
Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with staff at all
levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual
(English/Spanish) preferred
MISC: Office can be both calm and easy going or busy and fast-paced
so experience in office management and
the ability to multi-task and work under a deadline is just as
important as being a flexible person with a good
sense of humor.
REPORTS TO: Chief Policy Analyst
CONTACT: Adriana C. Lopez; alopez@ser-national.org (No phone calls
please)

CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE OFFICE MANAGER
The Campaign for America's Future (CAF) and the Institute for
America's Future (IAF) seek an Office
Manager responsible for managing facilities, internal office
technology, internship program, and reception;
assisting with office move and human resource activities; providing
general support and performing
administrative duties for the Department of Administration and
Finance. This position reports to the Chief
Operating Officer and is based in Washington, DC.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Internship Program – Coordinate internship program; recruit,
interview, and place interns; solicit
feedback to improve program
• Technology – Manage phone, conference call, internet service,
computer hardware/software, email and
equipment including contracts and coordination with vendors; assist
with database management;
maintain login and password information
• Facilities – Ensure neat, professional organized appearance of
office; coordinate staff space assignment,
moves and set-up; work with building staff as necessary; help
coordinate move to new office suite in
February 2007
• Inventory – Maintain inventory of furniture, equipment and computer
hardware/software; monitor office
and kitchen supplies; track organizational subscriptions
• Reception – Train staff and interns on reception duties and phone
system including scheduling
conference calls and conference room; supervise receptionist;
coordinate reception staffing coverage;
perform reception duties as necessary
• Human Resources – Assist with staff recruitment and human resource
management activities including
benefits administration and maintenance of personnel files; oversee
training and orientation of new
employees as it relates to general office policies, and equipment
such as fax, copiers, postal equipment,
security, etc.; coordinate building access, bathroom keys, etc.
• Operations – Ensure smooth and efficient office operations;
establish, implement and enforce office
policies; analyze operating practices and procedures including
personnel, record keeping, performance
standards, cost reduction, equipment and supply utilization; manage
courier, shipping and fax processes
• Vendors - Select, negotiate and monitor office-wide vendors,
service providers and service agreements
to maintain cost effectiveness and quality
• Budget – Assist in preparation and maintenance of organizational

budget; track and monitor expenses to
stay within established budget
• Meetings – assist in planning and organizing Board meetings, staff
retreats and other events and
meetings
• Support - Provide supportive services as directed by the COO or
other senior staff
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as
needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in business administration or a related field
• Four or more years of related experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience
• Advanced knowledge of personal computers and office software;
Ability to operate standard office
equipment including but not limited to computers, printers, copiers,
calculators and facsimile machines
• Knowledge of data gathering techniques, such as library and
Internet research to obtain technical and
administrative materials for organizational use
• Self-directed, proactive and highly motivated with good planning
and time management skills and
ability to be flexible
• Innovative and creative thinking with good analytical and problem-
solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, interpersonal
skills and ability to follow oral and
written instructions
• Experience working for a non-profit advocacy organization
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Extremely well organized, detail oriented, neat
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Passion for progressive causes
TO APPLY:
Your complete application includes a cover letter that indicates how
you learned of the job opening, a resume
with dates of employment, salary history, and at least one email
campaign writing sample. Please mail, email or
fax your application to:
Campaign for America's Future
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 205
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-955-5606
Email: jobs@ourfuture.org

THE RED SOX FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KEYSPAN
The Boston Red Sox are seeking three (3) college graduates and/or
recipients of advanced degrees for the
inaugural Red Sox Fellowship Program in Partnership with KeySpan. The
focus of the Fellowship Program is to
provide an immersion into the day-to-day operations of a sports
franchise and gain insight into the world of
sports. The program provides a new portal into Fenway, creates a new
method to increase diversity in
professional sports, and helps attract talented college graduates
into the industry.
Each Fellow will be assigned to a particular area in the
organization, Business Affairs, Public Affairs or
Baseball Operations. While the Fellows will have numerous
responsibilities in their particular area, they will
also be assigned an intensive, six-month working project that will be
the primary focus of the experience.
The program will also focus on each Fellow's professional
development. The Fellowship class will have weekly
meetings with senior level executives within the Red Sox
organization. Each Fellow will also have an
organizational mentor that will assist in the Fellow's transition
into the Club while serving as a resource.
Additionally, Fellows will work with an Executive Coach who will help
each Fellow identify their strengths and
weaknesses in an effort to develop their leadership skills.
Fellows must have exceptional communication skills and be proficient
in Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint. Fellows are expected to work during peak operation times
including nights, weekends and
holidays. Fellows are not guaranteed employment with the Boston Red
Sox after the Fellowship concludes.
The application for the Red Sox Fellowship Program consists of three
copies of the following:
* Cover letter that answers the following questions (400 words
maximum):
1) Why are you interested in a career in professional sports?
2) What experience do you have that makes you a good fit for the
organization?
3) What is the biggest challenge facing the Red Sox?
*Official college transcript(s)
* Resume
* Two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional, no
family members please)
Application materials should be sent to:

Red Sox Fellowship Program
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215
All materials must be submitted together by January 15, 2007.
Incomplete application packets will not be
considered. For additional information, please visit
www.redsox.com/fellowship or email
fellowship@redsox.com

ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS LEGISLATIVE / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INTERN
Enterprise Community Partners is a leading provider of the
development capital and expertise it takes to create
decent, affordable homes and rebuild communities. Over the past two
decades, we have raised and invested $7
billion to revitalize neighborhoods and have provided over 192,000
affordable homes to nearly half a million
Americans. Enterprise has pioneered neighborhood solutions through
partnerships with those that share our
vision….and that includes our employees. At Enterprise we value
commitment to excellence in service, creative
leadership and diversity. The result is an organization of creative,
innovative professionals driven by a passion
for community development.
The Legislative / Community Development Intern works with both the DC
program and the public policy
teams. The position requires strong oral and written communication
skills, ability to function successfully in a
nonpartisan position, self-motivation, ability to work both
independently and as a team player, and ability to
manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Reports to the Legislative &
Policy Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Update and maintain database of key federal, state and local
legislators
• Track and monitor federal and state housing and community
development legislation
• Attend congressional hearings and testimony, as needed, and provide
detailed minutes
• Represent Enterprise at coalition/association meetings, as needed,
and provide detailed minutes
• Prepare advocacy guide and legislative contact information for
local Enterprise offices
• Prepare informational packets about Enterprise and key policy
issues for congressional staff
• Maintain database summarizing Enterprise's investments in key
legislative districts
• Create, update and maintain DC grants tracking sheet
• Work with DC-based grantees to obtain financial information and
data to update project production
sheets
• Maintain lender files for all DC area active loans; prepare
applications and term sheets; prepare
disbursement requests; and provide other Enterprise loan fund product
information to borrowers
• Assist daily office work including, but not limited to: printing,
copying and distributing testimony;
answering phones; and general administrative duties as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
• Completed at 3 (three) years at an accredited 4 (four) year college
or university; college graduate or
graduate student preferred
• Interest in affordable housing and community development, working
with nonprofit organizations and
the legislative process
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to function successfully in a non-partisan position
• Self-motivation; ability to work both independently and as a team
player
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, with strong organization
skills
• Good research skills and the ability to analyze and
report /summarize policy issues
• Microsoft Word, Access and Excel skills and familiarity with web-
based programs
To apply or for further information, contact:
careers@enterprisecommunity.org
(with HR/LP_Intern in subject line)
or
Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
ATTN: HR/LP_Intern
10227 Wincopin Cr, Ste 500
Columbia, MD 21044
www.enterprisecommunity.org

UNITED WAY SUMMER ASSOCIATE
The Accountability Summer Associate will be responsible for reviewing
audited financial statements and IRS
Form 990s for the 160 largest United Ways in the United States.
Associate will follow established review
process and compile data for later distribution to United Way CEOs.
Will compose reports of significant
findings for United Way of America management and local United Ways.
Summer Associates will also

participate in a Summer Associate team project that will enable them
to work on a system wide project and
develop recommendations to effect change. This project is intended to
take between 1-2 hours per week.
Education Requirements: This position is open to undergraduate
students majoring in Accounting who have
successfully completed at least 15 credit hours in Accounting.
Experience Requirements: The ideal candidate will have strong
analytical and communication skills along with
demonstrated leadership ability. Must be able to work both
independently and as part of a team. Other selection
criteria will include demonstrated project management and team
leadership experience, GPA/academic
achievement, and extracurricular/civic activities. We sincerely
invite diverse applicants to apply. Must be
reliable and committed to 8-10 weeks of service.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2007
To apply online: http://national.unitedway.org/jobs/showjobs.cfm?
JobID=3914

HISPANIC NATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Assist with the day-to-day management of the internship program
including planning, directing and
coordinating activities of the HACU summer and semester-long National
Internship Program to ensure that
goals and objectives of HACU are enhanced by our special events in
relation to HACU's primary external
audiences for advocacy, capacity building, and partnering purposes
within the context of conferences and public
forums. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) required or one to two years related
experience and/or training or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Event planning a plus.
Spanish language proficiency highly desirable.
Must be able to travel. Salary Range: $33-36K (Located in Washington,
DC)
We offer a friendly work environment, interesting, rewarding work and
a generous company-paid benefits plan.
Qualified candidates interested in joining our team of professionals
should fax, mail or e-mail a resume with
salary history and cover letter specifying position of interest to:
HACU, Attention Human Resources Dept.
8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Fax (210) 692-0823
jobs@hacu.net

OFFICE OF LOS ANGELES MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA
We are looking to fill several positions in the Mayor's press office.
Please send resumes to
mayor.press.jobs@hotmail.com

PRESS SECRETARY WITH STRONG SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
Help manage day-to-day media relations with Spanish-language press
and all other press; act as spokesperson;
work with commu! nications director in developing and coordinating
message and strategy; manage breaking
events; craft message points; brief, staff, and travel with the Mayor.
PRESS AIDE:
Provide general support to the press team; monitor and clip media
coverage; draft press releases and advisories;
respond to media inquiries; support event-building and advance
functions; act as liaison to community outlets
and new media; manage website and update content.
ASSISTANT SPEECHWRITER:
Assist communications director in drafting speeches, talking points,
op-eds, releases, and newsletters. Provide
editorial and research support for communications and press staff.
ADVANCE DIRECTOR:
Design, advance, and build media and community events; brief Mayor on
logistics; manage events.