Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) seeks a Regional Outreach Coordinator based in his Atlanta office to manage the Senator’s outreach efforts in the greater Metro Atlanta area. Primary responsibilities include representing the Senator at community events and engaging with a range of constituents and stakeholders on the Senator’s behalf. Qualified candidates will have deep knowledge of the region and should have extensive professional experience in community outreach and/or government relations. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented; able to work in a fast-paced environment; have excellent interpersonal, customer relations and writing skills; and possess a strong commitment to public service. Candidates for this position should have knowledge and familiarity with diverse community groups including Latino, Asian American, and/or African American groups. To be successful, candidates should be self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable working as part of a large, highly coordinated team. The position requires travel throughout the Metro Atlanta region as well as meetings and events during evenings and weekends. The starting annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000 with eligibility for Senate benefits.
Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov indicating job referral number and “Atlanta Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.
No phone calls or drop-bys, please. This office is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov.
The Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff welcomes interested applicants to apply to our 10-week, semesterly internship programs for undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent graduates, in both our Georgia and Washington, D.C. offices.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIPS
Internship opportunities are available in Senator Jon Ossoff’s Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah offices. Interns will experience the legislative process firsthand and learn how the Senator and his staff engage with and serve the people of Georgia.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The internship program welcomes both full-time and part-time students enrolled in four-year colleges and universities, postgraduate colleges, as well as those attending community colleges, junior colleges, and recent graduates. We offer paid and unpaid internships. Interns who are unpaid can receive academic credit. Interns receiving a stipend must have a connection to the state of Georgia, meaning that they must be enrolled at a college or university in Georgia, or they must be Georgia natives attending a college or university outside the state.
As explained below, there are additional criteria for interns who will receive a paid stipend from the Office.
Interns in the Washington, D.C., office have the opportunity to work with the press, legislative, administrative and scheduling teams.
A typical day for D.C. interns may include answering phone calls from Georgians, assisting the Senator’s legislative staff with constituent correspondence, researching legislative issues, attending committee hearings, and giving tours of the Capitol.
Those interested in communications are invited to apply for a D.C. press and digital internship. A typical day for press and digital interns may include working with the press team to monitor media, assisting with press releases, helping prepare for interviews and press conferences, and creating posts and other digital products for the senator’s social media channels.
Interns in the Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah offices will focus on constituent services and learn how we support the people of Georgia.
The deadline for Spring 2025 Internship applications has passed.
Summer 2025 Internship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until February 9th.
Please email internship@ossoff.senate.gov with any questions.
PAID STIPENDS
Senator Ossoff’s office is able to offer a limited number of paid stipends for Georgians applying for internships at his offices across Georgia and in Washington, D.C.
Please email internship@ossoff.senate.gov with the subject line “Stipend Application” and attach a two-page essay. In evaluating an applicant’s eligibility for a paid stipend, the Office will consider the individual’s financial need, and will give priority to applicants who are first-generation college students.
In your essay, please draw upon your personal experience to answer the following question: “How will a paid internship better help you meet your educational or professional goals?” This stipend application is in addition to your internship application and will be evaluated separately.
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