House Office of Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter: Upcoming Events and Jobs
Welcome to the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s newsletter series. Every week, we will deliver new House and Senate vacancies, events and more – straight to your inbox!
The House of Representatives is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. In one of the first acts of the 116th Congress, the House established the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This office is charged with submitting to Congress a diversity plan to direct and guide House employing offices to recruit, hire, train, develop, advance, promote, and retain a diverse workforce. Additionally, the office will develop and conduct a survey to evaluate diversity in House employing offices.
The 116th Congress is the most diverse class of members in the history of Congress. More than one-in-five voting members, 22%, of the House and Senate are racial or ethnic minorities. A key component to ensuring the House celebrates and retains diversity is to promote policies which assist member offices in hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Congressional staffers make a direct impact on the lives and well-being of millions of Americans, these staffers should reflect our rich diversity.
We Are Hiring! Interested in the DC area? There are job opportunities for both Democrats and Republicans that could be of interest for those seeking work in DC in the House or Senate. The House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will walk you through the application process, review your resumes and set up mock interviews specific to what the departments and committees look for in candidates. All you have to do is contact them!
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Our 7-member, bipartisan office is here to provide invaluable resources to support your offices and its staffers. Should you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment with one of professional staffers, please contact us.