LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR

Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-7) seeks a Legislative Director based in the Congresswoman’s Washington, DC office. As a senior member of the DC staff, the Legislative Director reports to the Chief of Staff, collaborates directly with the Congresswoman, and leads the office’s legislative team. The Legislative Director advises the Congresswoman on policy and legislative strategy, manages the Legislative Assistants and Legislative Correspondent, and is responsible for carrying out the office’s legislative agenda, including committee work and floor strategy, in close coordination with the Congresswoman and Chief of Staff. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of working with advocates and constituents to build coalitions and advance policy goals. Previous experience in the House, Senate, or Executive Branch is strongly recommended. The successful candidate is committed to progressive values and the congresswoman’s vision of a more just world.

The successful candidate is a skilled manager with a deep understanding of how Congress works, and a demonstrated track record of excellent management and policy/advocacy:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advising the Congresswoman on legislative strategy, policy positions, floor votes, and committee business, and preparing her for hearings, markups, and meetings.
• Developing and executing the office’s legislative agenda, including drafting and advancing bills, amendments, and co-sponsorship decisions, and building coalitions with other offices and local and national advocates.
• Managing and mentoring the legislative team, including Legislative Assistants, the Legislative Correspondent, and fellows or interns; assigning issue portfolios and ensuring high-quality work.
• Handling a portfolio of policy issues, including those tied to the Congresswoman’s committee assignments.
• Overseeing appropriations requests, Community Project Funding requests, letters, and other legislative activity.
• Reviewing and editing legislative memos, remarks, talking points, and constituent correspondence to ensure accuracy and consistency with the Congresswoman’s positions.
• Working with the District Director and district staff to understand and respond to regional policy issues and constituent concerns.
• Supporting the legislative team’s hiring process and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Capitol Hill or federal experience in a legislative role; prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the legislative process, including House floor and committee procedures and the federal budget and appropriations process.
• Subject-matter expertise in a policy area relevant to the Congresswoman’s committees and priorities (including but not limited to either education, health, civil rights, oversight, or criminal legal reform);
• Ties to Massachusetts
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask, prioritize, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional, collaborative demeanor when interacting with the Member, colleagues, stakeholders, and constituents alike.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Our office prioritizes building a diverse team committed to advocating for the residents of the Massachusetts 7th. As a practice, as an office we do not require any pre-requisite degrees. Please expand on how your unique set of experiences suits you to excel in this role in your cover letter. This is a supervisory position not an entry level position.

The Congresswoman’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The office does not discriminate based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, parenting status, disability, or uniformed service. The office is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages all individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is mainly performed in an office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate; current office policy allows remote work on days when Congress is not in session upon request with Chief approval
• Ability to work in a small work station without an expectation of privacy; and
• This role is based in Washington, D.C.

COMPENSATION:

The salary for the position is $115k, along with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, federal student loan payments (terms apply) and 16 weeks of paid caregiver leave following a qualifying event. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a single PDF with your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to ma7jobposting@gmail.com with the subject line “Legislative Director Application [First Name [Last Name]” by November 24^th 2026.