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CASEWORKER/FIELD REPRESENTATIVE (VERMONT OFFICE)
Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program 

SUMMARY: 

The Office of Congresswoman Balint is seeking eligible applicants for a two-year, full time, paid position in her Vermont office through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. The person selected for this position will serve as a Caseworker/Field Representative, assisting Vermonters in navigating federal agencies and programs, attending local meetings and events on behalf of Congressman Balint, and staffing her at events around the state. The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program provides employment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty Spouses within the U.S. House of Representatives.  The position could be based in either of our Burlington or Brattleboro, VT offices with some flexibility for remote work.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Acts as a representative for the Congresswoman within specific issue areas including answering casework correspondence, meeting with constituents, and serving as a liaison with federal, district, and local agencies;
  
• Handles casework assignments; making inquiries to federal agencies on behalf of constituents regarding federal benefits, services, and programs, where appropriate;
• Monitors cases and acts as liaison with constituents to ensure that their cases are handled in a responsive manner;
• Assesses casework for issues requiring legislative action and makes recommendations to the Director of Constituent Services, District Director, and the Legislative team where appropriate;
• Acts as the office liaison to local, state and federal officials and other community members and groups; 
• Works with the team to convey the Congresswoman’s legislative priorities to Vermonters and to ensure the Legislative team’s work is informed by Vermonters’ concerns;
• Plans and/or attends events related to assigned issue areas with and on behalf of the Congresswoman;
• Drives to events around the state;
• Logs all incoming and outgoing correspondence and work performed relating to casework and outreach activities; 
• Keeps the Congresswoman, District Director, Director of Constituent Services and Director of Outreach informed and updated on pending cases and district activities in assigned issue areas, as appropriate; 
• Maintains an excellent working relationship with the Congresswoman, District Office and D.C. office staff, other VT Delegation staff, federal, state and local government liaisons and contacts, and constituents (including individuals, community organizations, businesses and institutions).
• Occasional night and weekend work required.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 

•  Knowledge of Vermont communities and organizations, as well as federal agencies and programs strongly preferred. 
• Temperament to interact with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, authentic, and professional manner. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional & compassionate telephone manner.
• Cooperative team member who enjoys working collaboratively with others.
• Ability to be self-motivated and flexible while handling multiple tasks.
• Commitment to public service.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of responsibilities.
• Ability to acknowledge and cope with stress, including seeking support when needed.
• Appreciation for humor, joy, and gratitude
• Accepts performance-based feedback and direction.
• Valid driver’s license and impeccable driving record.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and Windows.
• Ability to perform essential job functions above. 

EDUCATION, OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE, AND ELIGIBILITY: 

• An undergraduate degree and/or 2-4 years relevant experience is preferred.
• The Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program is open to Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty Spouses. For detailed eligibility requirements, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/808604000.  

This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. This is a hybrid position, requiring in-person work with some flexibility for remote work. The salary range is $54,000 - $66,000 per year plus generous federal benefits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To review eligibility and apply visit this link. 

Applications for the Spring 2025 Internship are now open!

The Office of Representative Becca Balint (VT-At Large) is seeking paid interns for Spring 2025 in the Washington D.C. and Burlington offices. 

Interns’ responsibilities will include answering constituent calls, organizing digital and physical constituent correspondences, greeting guests, conducting research, attending hearings, briefings, and outreach events, preparing briefings, and other administrative/outreach work as needed. 

Ideal candidates will be compassionate listeners with strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to public service. Successful interns will possess excellent writing and organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of federal and state programs, including lived experience of navigating federal assistance programs, is a plus. 

Spring interns will be working part time from January to May. Interns will be compensated with a salary of $3,900 per term.  

FOR DC APPLICANTS: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references in a single PDF to Internships.Balint@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Spring Internship – DC” 
 
FOR BURLINGTON APPLICANTS: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter in a PDF to Internships.Balint@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Spring Internship – Burlington” 

Applications for the Spring 2025 Internship are due on November 3 at 11:59pm.

The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Congresswoman Balint believes that policymaking and governance is improved by the perspective of diverse identities and experiences and that we need more diverse representation at all levels of local, state, and federal government. She recognizes that political internships and the networking they provide can be a steppingstone to political leadership, and that these opportunities have historically been available primarily to those with existing connections, and/or the means to pursue an unpaid internship. In recognition of this, diverse applicants are encouraged to apply and all intern positions through the office are paid.

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