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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.
06/11/2025 to 12/31/2025
$55,000 - $67,000 per year
HS HS3 - HS5
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required - No Travel
No
Temporary
Full-time
Excepted
HS5
No
No
req3801
838627300
Clarification from the agency Applicants will have to meet specific requirements for the type of family member they are in relation to a veteran or service member. Hiring path follows standard application and interview process.
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. This position is assigned within a House Officer and will serve in
Washington, DC. These are
two-year, paid, full-time employment opportunities.
This position is in the Communications and Marketing department of the Customer Experience Center (CEC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House).
The team writes, brands, and creates marketing campaigns and materials on behalf of the CAO. This position serves as the Administrative Assistant.
The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Major Duties:
NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST BE A VETERAN, GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER,
OR ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE AND MEET ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS.
Veterans:
Gold Star Families:
Active-Duty Spouses:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications.
Veteran: 1. Resume 2. DD-214 member copy 4 Gold Star family: 1. Resume 2. Veterans who died on active duty: DD 1300 or DD 2064 accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; OR Veterans who died of service-connected disability: Last DD 214 issued to the veteran and VA eligibility letter. 3. Proof of dependency (DD 1172 or equivalent) to the veteran; OR Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc…) with the veteran. Active-Duty Spouses 1. Resume 2. DD-1172 (dependent ID card) front and back.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Qualified candidates, please submit the required documents online by following the instructions in this link.
Candidates will receive an email notification once their application has been received and processed. Candidates will be contacted directly by member offices if selected for an interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/838627300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.