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Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper – a laid off geologist turned brewpub owner turned elected official – seeks a full-time Special Assistant in Colorado. This entry-level position will serve as the Senator’s driver while he is in Colorado. The role calls for someone yearning to hit the road and help wrangle our team (and an extroverted Senator!) as we tour the state and meet with constituents in every corner of Colorado. When the Senator is in Washington, D.C. this position will support the State Director with administrative work and other related tasks. 

As a team, we take the job seriously but not ourselves and are looking for similarly humble-minded colleagues with a sense of humor and a dedication to serving our fellow Coloradans. We’d love you to apply, especially if you describe yourself as highly organized, detail oriented and punctual, with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task and a can-do attitude. Colorado ties and knowledge are a must. Having a car and Spanish-language skills are added bonuses, but not required. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Diverse applicants encouraged to apply. A clean driving record is required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. The salary for this exempt position is $47,500 plus federal benefits. 

This position is not remote and is based in our downtown Denver office. Occasional days working from home are allowed as appropriate and with approval.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number (228952) in the subject line.

Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper – a laid off geologist turned brewpub owner turned elected official – seeks a hard-working, entrepreneurial Legislative Assistant to assist with issues on the Senate HELP Committee and the Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee, including: workforce training, labor, workplace safety, retirement/social security, and other issues as assigned. Responsibilities include working with the team to organize, prepare for, and staff the Senator at subcommittee hearings; drafting and developing legislation and amendments; preparing committee hearing and markup materials and other briefing memos; staffing the Senator at hearings, meetings, and other events; and representing the Senator with constituents, federal agencies, and other outside stakeholders. Qualified candidates should be independent self-starters with strong research and analytical skills and the ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal applicant will have prior Senate or House experience in a legislative policy role, deep knowledge of relevant policy areas, and strong verbal and written communication skills as well as a sense of humor and positive attitude. As a team, we take the job seriously but not ourselves and are looking for similarly humble-minded teammates who are hungry to roll up their sleeves and get to work on issues that impact Coloradans. Colorado ties and Spanish-language skills are added bonuses. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Diverse applicants encouraged to apply. Please do not send a cover letter, instead please describe in 200 words or less why you would be an ideal candidate for this position. Please e-mail your resume and ideal candidate description to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number (228807) in the subject line.