Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program

Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program The... Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program (G&G CAP) was established to create employment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty Spouses within the U.S. House of Representatives. These positions provide Aides with the experience and exposure necessary to broaden their career opportunities. G&G CAP Aides may be assigned to Members, Committees, or House Officers and will serve in Washington, DC or Member district offices across the country. These are two-year, paid, full-time employment opportunities. Duties will vary depending upon the specific requirements for each office. Said duties may include but are not limited to: • Working as a constituent services representative; • Helping local constituents resolve issues with federal agencies; • Serving as liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations; • Attending local events and meetings on behalf of the Member of Congress; and • Performing legislative work. SPECIFIC DUTIES FOR EACH OFFICE WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST BE A VETERAN, GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER, OR ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE AND MEET ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED: Veterans: 1. Honorably discharged; 2. Released from active duty within the last six years; 3. Pay grades at or below E-5/O-3/W-2; • Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6/O-4/W-3 WITHIN 6-MONTHS OF SEPARATION from active duty may be eligible if they meet ALL other requirements. 4. Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program. Gold Star Families: • A surviving spouse, child/step-child, parent/step-parent, or sibling/step-sibling of a Veteran who died: • In the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; or • From a service-connected disability. Active-Duty Spouses: • Must be the spouse of an Active-Duty service member. Active-Duty service members work for the military full-time and are subject to permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment orders upon completion of each tour of duty. • Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible. Additional Requirements Detail oriented; excellent organization skills; strong computer skills; ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision. Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a professional and courteous work disposition; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling sensitive information; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. High School Diploma required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices