Legislative Correspondent

Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) seeks a Legislative Correspondent based in Washington, DC to work on policy and correspondence related to foreign affairs, defense, veterans, budget, and banking. This position is responsible for managing constituent correspondence in the assigned issue areas, regularly meeting with constituent groups, drafting memos and talking points, attending briefings, and summarizing materials assigned by Legislative Assistants. Ideal candidates will have outstanding written and oral communication skills; be highly organized; possess strong analytical and research skills; and be able to prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously. Ties to New Mexico, an interest in the policy area, and/or fluency in Spanish are a significant plus. This position is required to work in the office. Our team is driven by a desire to make a difference for our constituents. We are relentless in our work to create change and deliver for the people of New Mexico – and we have fun doing it. We take pride in being a strong and supportive work environment. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. The salary for this role is $64,893. Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern on Friday, September 18, 2026. Applications received early will be given preference.