| STAFF POSITION |
EXPLANATION |
| Chief of Staff Senior administrative and political aide |
The Chief of Staff often represents the Member at meetings and official functions. He or she runs the office, and hires and manages the staff both in Washington and in the district or state. All of the staff reports to the Chief of Staff, including the scheduling, legislative and press office operations. |
| Legislative Director (LD) Senior legislative aide |
He or she manages policy issues and a staff of legislative assistants and aides. |
| Legislative Assistant (LA) |
Generally specializes in one or more subject areas, which are of critical importance to constituents. The LA knows the strategy as well as the content of any legislative matter. |
| Staff Assistant |
General term for a congressional aide. A Staff Assistant’s duty may be administrative (receptionist, constituent mail), legislative, press or in the field of casework. |
| Committee Staff |
Represent the Member’s interest on the two or three committees on which he/she serves. They know the details of any legislative issue, current or in development, and are responsible for hearings and the considerable paperwork generated by the process. |
