Job Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Assistant Protocol Officer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Description

Other Duties/ Responsibilities Manages record keeping and event artifacts. Assists with Executive office administrative duties and events and as needed. Provides protocol-related customer service for Senate offices, including maintaining a scheduler contact list. Fields SAA media inquiries to the Senate Sergeant at Arms. Required Work Experience 2- 3 years of protocol, Capitol Hill, or special event experience. Experience working with VIPs and high-profile individuals. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, and give directions calmly and with authority. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships, both within the SAA organization and with partnering entities, embassies, and Senate offices. Superb organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. Maintains fluency in appropriate work applications, software, tools, and best practices in protocol and event management. Ability to handle complex, sensitive, and confidential matters with discretion. Ability to represent the U.S. Senate in-person to foreign leaders and their delegations, and in planning meetings. Willingness to learn quickly and use Senate institutional and SAA organizational knowledge for problem solving. Ability to implement protocol skills and knowledge for event and visit planning. As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment and is generally sedentary except when supporting special events, visits, and/or Senate travel. In those scenarios, work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, and climbing stairs. The ability to travel by bus and plane is required.