Also called: District Director, State Director (Senate)
Runs a member of Congress's offices back home: the staff, local events, and the member's relationships with mayors and community leaders.
While the member is in Washington, the district director is their face back home. They manage caseworkers who help people with lost Social Security checks, plan town halls, meet with local businesses and sheriffs, and brief the boss on what voters are angry about. When the member flies home on Thursday, they plan every stop of the weekend.
Set by each member; Senate state directors earn the most. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 9 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus years of campaign, local government, or congressional staff experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Public Administration, Communications.
Growing about average. Fixed number of offices; turnover rises after elections (approx.).
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts letters and briefs; local relationships, events and judgment for the boss stay human.
Classes: Government, Speech, Student government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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