The Office of U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono seeks a full-time Staff Assistant for the state office in Honolulu, Hawaii.

This position is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Relocation expenses will not be covered. Salary is commensurable with experience and the position is eligible for benefits. The Office of U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to employment@hirono.senate.gov, indicating “Staff Assistant” in the subject line.

Bachelor's degree required.

Primary duties include: welcoming visitors to the office, answering phone calls, processing mail, maintaining constituent database records, drafting congratulatory certificates, providing information for DC services including coordinating with DC office for congressional tours, and other administrative or clerical tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized.

Professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork are required, as well as a familiarity and appreciation of Hawaii’s multi-ethnic society and the uniqueness of each island community.

The Senate Employment Office is nonpartisan and administered by the U.S. Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms. The office provides resources and assistance to job seekers, and helps Senate offices to fill staff vacancies. Offices within the U.S. Senate are equal opportunity employers.