Operations Director

Company: U.S. House of Representatives - House Resume Bank
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Background:This is a general job posting for the U.S. House of Representatives Resume Bank.The job posting is intended to collect resumes for candidates who are interested in serving as a Operations Director in an office for a Member of Congress. Since this job posting is not designated for a specific Member of Congress, the expectations, duties, and skill areas of the position represent a sampling of what may be expected in a House office. Actual job expectations, duties, skills, and other requirements for a Operations Directorposition may vary by office.Information collected through this resume collection service will be shared with Members of Congress upon their request. Should your experience and background match the hiring needs of an office, the Member's staff will contact you directly to schedule an interview.Sample Job Expectations:A Operations Directorcould be expected to work closely with the Chief of Staff and District Director to coordinate the Member's official schedule and arrange travel plans. A Operations Director could act as the Member's liaison with other Congressional offices, constituents, and other VIPs including executives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors.Sample Job Duties:In this role, a Operations Director could be expected to:

• Work with the Member, Chief of Staff, and District Director to determine and finalize the Member's daily schedule
• Brief the Member on all scheduling activities of the Washington, D.C. and district offices
• Coordinate official travel and meeting planning activities with other Member offices, Committees, the White House, Executive Departments, and federal agencies
• Monitor and track the Member's incoming telephone calls, manage messages, and return calls as requested
• Partner with the communications team and district office staff to schedule radio and television press interviews
• Process official travel vouchers and office expenses for reimbursement and maintain important files
• Communicate and coordinate Member scheduling and travel activitiesSample Requirements:The following information illustrates the skills and requirements that could be expected of Operations Directors. Actual skill requirements may vary by office:
  • Experience coordinating several scheduling activities with multiple parties
  • Able to manage varying priorities and adapt to ever-changing situationsExperience handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
  • Adaptable and organized
  • Strong decision-making skills and comfortable navigating challenging situations
  • Experience managing official records within an office
  • Must be available at all timesSample Preferences:
    • Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred
    • Prior Capitol Hill and/or scheduling experience is preferred
    • A demonstrated interest in public serviceNotice:All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.
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