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Stars of Valor Fellow - Senator Ossoff - Washington, DC #443

@ United States Senate Sergeant at Arms
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Responsibilities:support staff, shape agendas, address constituents
Requirements Summary:Fellowship for wounded or disabled veterans, active-duty spouses, and Gold Star families; two-year paid program; Washington, DC-based with nationwide offices. Eligibility includes honorable discharge, recent active duty separation within 5 years, documentation of disability, and terminal pay grade requirements.
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The
Stars of Valor Fellowships Program is committed to honoring and acknowledging
the invaluable service, sacrifice, and resilience provided by wounded or disabled veterans, Active-Duty military spouses, and Gold Star families. It presents
a distinct opportunity for individuals to extend their significant
contributions to America beyond their military tenure. Senate Resolution 442
(117th Congress) established the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton
Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, Senate Resolution 443
(117th Congress) established the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program, and Senate Resolution 737 (118th Congress) established the Active-Duty Military Spouses Fellowship Program.
Collectively, these programs are the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program.

These fellowships are exclusively available to eligible wounded or disabled veterans, Active-Duty military spouses, and Gold
Star family members who aspire to serve as paid fellows for a two-year duration
within the esteemed halls of the United States Senate. Leveraging their unique
perspectives, selected fellows will have the privilege of supporting Senators
and their dedicated staff, helping to shape legislative agendas, and address
constituents' concerns on a national scale. These positions are based in
Washington, DC, as well as in Senate Offices across the United States.

The McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must

  • Have an honorable
    discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions; 
  • Have been released from active duty
    within the last five years;
  • Qualify as wounded or disabled, and
    provide official documentation thereof, which may include a DD Form 214 or
    other documentation from the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
  • Confirm a terminal pay grade at or
    below E-5 (Enlisted), CW-2 (Chief Warrant Officers), or O-3 (Officers).
  • Veterans promoted to the pay grades of
    E-6, W-3, or O-4 within six months of separation from active duty are
    eligible.

Stars of Valor Fellow - Senator Ossoff - Washington, DC #443

Qualifications:

  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent organization
    skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to complete
    projects within timelines and under minimal supervision
  • Ability to work well under
    pressure and maintain a professional and courteous work disposition
  • Ability to exercise
    discretion and independent judgment in handling sensitive information
  • Ability to manage multiple
    tasks simultaneously
  • Effective verbal and
    written communication skills are necessary

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma
required. Some college-level classes are preferred but not required. 

Veterans Required Documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Defense Department (DD) Form 214, member 4 copy
  • Wounded or Disabled:
    •  "Wounded" status as defined in 10 U.S.C. §1129 and
      recorded by a DD Form 214 or other official documents
    •  Department of Veterans Affairs Decision letter annotating a disability rating of 30% or greater 

 

Please do not contact or
submit applications to congressional offices.