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OFFICE of CONGRESSWOMAN BALINT SEEKING OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE/ CASEWORKER (VERMONT OFFICE)

SUMMARY:

The Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint is seeking eligible applicants for a full-time position in her Vermont office. The person selected for this position will serve as an Outreach Representative & Caseworker, assisting Vermonters in navigating federal agencies and programs, attending local meetings and events on behalf of Congressman Balint, staffing her at events around the state, and coordinating closely with team members to ensure Vermonters’ needs are reflected in legislative priorities. The position will be based primarily in our Burlington, VT office but requires travel around the state including to our Brattleboro office as needed. There is some flexibility for remote work. The expectation is that the person filling this position will divide their time 50/50 between outreach and casework.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serves as a representative for the Congresswoman within specific issue areas including meeting with constituents, answering casework correspondence, and serving as a liaison with federal, district, and local agencies for both policy matters and individual constituent concerns;

Coordinates with the State Director to ensure outreach efforts align with the Congresswoman’s strategic vision and goals;

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;

Builds and maintains positive relationships with local, state and federal officials and other community members and groups in assigned issue areas;

Plans and/or attends events related to assigned issue areas with and on behalf of the Congresswoman;

Handles casework assignments; providing resources and making inquiries to federal agencies on behalf of constituents regarding federal benefits, services, and programs, where appropriate;

Contributes to a highly responsive, knowledgeable casework program by participating in trainings, developing and updating issue-area manuals, and maintaining excellent casework data;

Monitors cases and acts as liaison with constituents to ensure that their cases are handled in a responsive manner;

Logs all incoming and outgoing correspondence and work performed relating to casework and outreach activities;

Keeps the Congresswoman, State Director, and Director of Constituent Services 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. This role requires driving to events around the state in all seasons. Very occasional overnight stays/travel to DC expected.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Vermont communities and organizations, as well as federal agencies and programs strongly preferred.

Experience interacting with a variety of stakeholders in a tactful, pleasant, authentic, and professional manner.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Cooperative team member who enjoys working collaboratively with others.

Growth mindset, openness to feedback, and a desire to learn with the team. Thrives in an environment that provides performance-based feedback and direction.

Self-motivated and flexible while handling multiple workflows.

Commitment to public service.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to exercise discretion, think critically, and make sound decisions.

Ability to acknowledge and cope with stress, including seeking support when needed.

Appreciation for humor, joy and gratitude.

Valid driver’s license and impeccable driving record.

EDUCATION, OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE, AND ELIGIBILITY:

An undergraduate degree or equivalent is preferred.

5+ years of relevant professional experience is preferred.

To apply:

This is a hybrid position, requiring in-person work with some flexibility for remote work. The salary range is $62,000 - $68,000 per year plus generous federal benefits, including retirement match, health insurance subsidy, and student loan repayment.

All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, writing sample, and references to balintresumes@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Outreach Rep Caseworker --[applicant’s last name]” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

The deadline to apply for this role is Friday, November 6th at 5:00pm.

Our office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our office encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Applications for Spring 2027 Internships is Open!

The Office of Representative Becca Balint (VT-At Large) is seeking paid interns for Spring 2027 in the D.C. and Burlington offices.

Interns’ responsibilities will include logging voicemails and mail, organizing constituent correspondence, answering constituent calls, conducting research, attending outreach events and 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 work full time (40 hours per week) or part time (15-20 hours per week) from January to May. Interns will be compensated with a stipend of $3,900 per term.

FOR DC APPLICANTS: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and three references in a 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 Internship are due on November 11th at 11:59

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.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Burlington Office	802-652-2450
DC Office	202-225-4115
Internships.Balint@mail.house.gov