District Staff Assistant

September 12, 2025

The Office of Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. is seeking a Staff Assistant for the NC District Office, located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

General Office Administration
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to multi-task
Greet District office visitors, answers; screens and log incoming calls
Assist Deputy Chief of Staff in managing the district internship program
Maintain and manage office appearance
Receive and appropriately process incoming and outgoing mail, including any required reports
Work closely with the DC-based Staff Assistant to ensure all office processes and procedures are aligned across the organization, to include the internship program
Respond to constituent requests for information by routing to appropriate District or DC staff
Maintain the office answering machine or voicemail; and
Assist with other duties, as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates/Bachelor’s Degree
Strong telephone skills and ability to process information and communicate it effectively
Experience performing general administrative office duties
Attention to detail, organization, and accuracy and proficiency in word processing
Ability to work under pressure and manage various priorities and deadlines
Ability to work in a small workstation without an expectation of privacy
Must have a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of all issues and events in the district in which the Member is involved
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of responsibilities
Available to work after hours, weekends and holidays
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others
Strong knowledge or connection to Mecklenburg County is a plus

Candidates should possess sharp attention to detail, excellent people skills; strong communications skills and be a team player with a positive attitude. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with teams in both the district office and DC office. Preference given to candidate that live in the 12^th congressional district (or at least live in North Carolina).

This role serves as the first point of contact between the office and constituents of the 12 congressional district. This is a full-time in-office position. Candidates of all educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 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, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter with a one-page resume to nc12.resume@mail.house.gov with the subject line: “NC12 - Staff Assistant 2025”. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 13, 2025 by 5 pm.