OFFICE MANAGER - The District Office of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) seeks an organized and proactive professional to serve in an office manager role based in Joliet, IL. The annual salary range for this role is $55,000-$60,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. Essential strengths of ideal candidates include exceptional customer service skills, close attention to detail and time management, strong writing and communication skills, an interest in community outreach work, and the ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Responsibilities include working with the District Director to manage office operations including ensuring the opening and closing of the district offices; answering phones and greeting guests; monitoring and ordering supplies; managing and tracking equipment; and connecting constituents with resources. Additional responsibilities include managing the internship program; leading special projects; supporting outreach activities and events; staffing the Member; drafting briefing memos, remarks, and other communications; and other duties as assigned.

A valid U.S. driver’s license is required for the position, as is availability for occasional weekend and evening work to support community events and outreach taking place at those times.

The position offers health coverage; comp time; retirement benefits with an employer match; paid sick, bereavement, and vacation leave; 16 weeks of paid parental leave; 12 weeks of paid FMLA leave; access to life insurance coverage; and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program.The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, marital or parental status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted until May 13, 2024. The office will contact the best qualified candidates to begin our interview process. To apply, please email Underwood.DistrictJobs@mail.house.gov with “Office Manager” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined PDF:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Two references including name, current title and organization, phone number, email, and a one-sentence description of your relationship to the reference (of course, we will not contact these references without reaching out to you for your approval).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person