Field Representative & Press Assistant

Representative Dave Min (CA-47) is seeking a highly motivated, community-oriented Field Representative & Press Assistant to join his Costa Mesa district office. This full-time position serves as the Congressman’s on-the-ground representative in the district while also supporting the office’s communications and media efforts. The Field Representative & Press Assistant reports directly to the Deputy District Director and works closely with the Communications Director, Digital Director/Press Secretary, constituent services team, and legislative staff to ensure that the Congressman’s priorities are effectively communicated and that the district’s needs are brought to Washington.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide timely updates to the District Director and Congressman on local issues, emerging trends, and critical developments affecting the district.

• Manage a portfolio of district issues, building and maintaining relationships with constituents, community organizations, advocacy groups, and federal, state, and local government officials.

• Represent the Congressman at community meetings, events, and official functions as directed by the District Director.

• Serve as a liaison to local, state, and federal agencies to help resolve constituent concerns and ensure effective communication.

• Track district-specific news, events, and social media activity and share relevant updates with the District Director, communications team, and DC staff.

• Collaborate with the District Director and DC legislative staff to ensure district priorities inform the Congressman’s legislative agenda.

• Execute and support district events, town halls, roundtables, and press conferences.

• Draft the office’s weekly district newsletter and other constituent-facing communications.

• Capture photo and video content at district events and coordinate with the Communications Department on digital content creation.

• Draft and pitch local media stories highlighting the Congressman’s work and district priorities.

• Help maintain relationships with local reporters, media outlets, community organizations, and stakeholders.

• Provide advance work and logistical support for district press events and media opportunities.

• Support communications and media operations as needed, including backfilling communications responsibilities during staff absences.

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to public service and constituent engagement.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present the Congressman’s positions at public events and communicate effectively with members of the media.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with event planning, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach is preferred.

• Experience with photography, videography, social media content creation, or media relations is preferred.

• Familiarity with Orange County and California’s 47th Congressional District required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a resume, a short cover letter (less than 400 words), and a list of three references (including name, relationship, email, and phone number) to CA47resumes@mail.house.gov with the subject line:

“Full Name – Field Representative & Press Assistant”

Documents should be formatted as PDFs. All correspondence concerning the position may be addressed to the hiring manager: James Black, Deputy District Director. Applications will be due no later than June 11, 2026, and only complete applications will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Office of Representative Dave Min is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.