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Job Description of a Congressional Staffer

Congressional staffers assist members of the U.S. Congress in the performance of their duties during each legislator's term in office. These employees handle a wide range of responsibilities, so there is no simple, one-size-fits-all description but rather many different positions that fall within this overall category.


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  1. A number of positions can be found on the staff of virtually every federal legislator. Although the titles may vary slightly, the essential functions are the same. These positions, according to congress.org, include chief of staff, legislative director, legislative assistants, press secretary, personal assistant or scheduler and caseworker. The staffs of some legislators also may include an executive assistant, executive secretary, legislative correspondent, office manager and receptionist.
  2. Responsibilities

    The ultimate responsibility of all staffers is to do their part to ensure that the legislator's office runs smoothly and that he is fully informed about matters pertinent to his constituents, committee responsibilities and voting schedule. Overseeing all staff operations is the chief of staff, while the press secretary or communications director manages the interface between the legislator and the public. The legislative director is responsible for overseeing various lawmaking initiatives and is assisted in that task by a team of legislative assistants. The personal assistant or scheduler is responsible for managing the legislator's schedule, while caseworkers assist constituents who need help in their dealings with the federal government.

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