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Each member of Congress has staff to assist him or her during a term in office. To be most effective in communicating with Congress, it is helpful to know the titles and principal functions of key staff.
Commonly used titles and job functions:
CHIEF OF STAFF OR STAFF DIRECTOR
This staff member reports directly to the member of Congress and usually has overall responsibility for evaluating the political outcomes of various legislative proposals and constituent requests. The chief of staff or staff director is usually the person in charge of overall office operations, including the assignment of work and the supervision of key staff.
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL, OR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
The legislative director is usually the staff person who monitors the legislative schedule and makes recommendations regarding the pros and cons of particular issues. Legislative analysis responsibilities are assigned to staff, including legislative counsel or legislative assistants with particular expertise in specific areas. Depending on the responsibilities and interests of the member, an office may have separate legislative assistants assigned to health issues, environmental matters, taxes, etc.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR OR PRESS SECRETARY
The communications director’s responsibility is to build and maintain open and effective lines of communication between the member and constituents and the general public, including how to most effectively promote the member’s views or position on specific issues.
SCHEDULER OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
The scheduler is usually responsible for maintaining the member's calendar given the many demands of congressional responsibilities and constituent requests. The scheduler may also be responsible for making necessary travel arrangements, arranging visits to the district, drafting background and meeting materials for the member etc.
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
The district director is usually responsible for the operations and management of the member of Congress's district office or offices. The district director may serve as a key liaison to state and local elected officials as well as other community leaders in addition to managing the office's consituent service efforts.
CASEWORKER
The caseworker usually works in the member’s district office with the staff member assigned to address constituent issues, including serving as a liaison to federal agencies. There often are several caseworkers assigned to different federal agengies and/or issue areas.
OTHER STAFF TITLES
Other titles that may be used in congressional offices include: staff assistant, office manager, and fellow.
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