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Legislative Assistant
Category: Gov’t Affairs and Policy
Legislative Assistant
Overview
The Legislative Assistant provides research and administrative support to the VP of
Government Affairs & Policy, helping to track legislative priorities, monitor hearings, and
prepare briefings.
Key Responsibilities
Track state and federal bills relevant to passenger rail.
Summarize hearings, markups, and floor actions.
Prepare briefing memos and draft letters for lawmakers.
Support grassroots campaigns as directed.
Qualifications
Interest or background in political science, law, or public policy.
Research and writing skills required.
Comfort working in a fast-moving policy environment.
Time Commitment
~10 hours per month, flexible with legislative calendar.
Volunteer Benefits
Exposure to legislative process at state and federal levels.
Mentorship from experienced policy professionals.
Direct impact on rail policy outcomes.
Professional references and measurable wins.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"On behalf of Amtrak’s onboard service staff, I want to thank the Rail Passengers Association for honoring their hard work with this award. The past couple years have indeed been difficult for Amtrak onboard service staff – coping with furloughs and job insecurity, adapting to changing protocols and services, not to mention the unfortunate events such as a tragic derailment and a fatal shooting. Nevertheless, our dedicated members at Amtrak have handled these hurdles with the care, attention and diligence for which they’re known. We thank Rail Passengers for their acknowledgement of our members’ hard work and, as always, look forward to seeing you on the rails."
Arthur Maratea, TCU/IAM National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.