Legislative Assistant

At-Large DC Councilmember Christina Henderson is seeking a Legislative Assistant with excellent organizational, research, and communication skills. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the preparation, execution, and follow-up of Committee on Health hearings, roundtables, and meetings at the Council of the District of Columbia. This will include coordinating with other Council offices and staff, District agencies, nominees to Council-appointed positions, and other stakeholders. Other responsibilities for this role include leading the Committee’s appointment process for Health Licensing Board members as well as health policy research and legislative drafting. A successful applicant for the Legislative Assistant position will be interested in pursuing a career in health policy, detail-orientated, comfortable with virtual meeting platforms and Microsoft Office Suite, capable at managing multiple projects and deadlines, a collaborative team member, and passionate about serving DC residents.

Responsibilities

• Health Hearing and Meeting Coordination: Lead the scheduling of hearings, filing of hearing notices, and the preparation of witness lists, including communicating with public and government witnesses and other Councilmember offices.
• Audio/Video Management: Orchestrate hybrid hearings utilizing web-conferencing software (e.g., Zoom and YouTube).
• Health Licensing Board Nomination Management: Coordinate the Committee on Health’s appointment process for Health Licensing Board nominees, including reviewing nominees’ CVs/resumes, making recommendations on whether nominees are qualified to serve, and drafting confirmation roundtable questions and Committee reports on nominations.
• Legislative and Research Support: Conduct research and write memos on health policy topics for the Committee on Health, with opportunities for legislative drafting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with stakeholders.
• Organization: Capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, strong organizational abilities, high attention to detail for managing filing deadlines, legislative requirements, public testimony, and hearing processes.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and capability to manage virtual meeting technology.
• Professionalism: Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Experience: Previous experience in health policy, a legislative office, or an administrative environment is preferred.

At-Large DC Councilmember Christina Henderson is committed to collaborative, innovative, and equitable policy making, and this position provides opportunities for career growth for those interested in public policy and public administration.

Requirements: Undergraduate degree preferred. Minimum 2 years of work experience, including part-time work and internships. Residency in the District of Columbia within six months of hire is required. This position is a full-time, in-person role which requires attendance Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004.

The Council of the District of Columbia offers a compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; long- and short-term disability program; a 457(b) program with a 3 percent employer match and a 5 percent entirely-employer funded contribution; 13 to 26 days of annual leave, based on years of employment; 13 days of sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and subsidized public transportation. Eligibility for student loan repayment assistance after one year of service.