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What the Job Involves

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández is seeking a veteran, Gold Star Family member, or Active-Duty spouse for a position in her Clovis, Santa Fe, or Washington, DC office. The person chosen will work with military and veteran constituents, handle veterans-related casework, and serve as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.

The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for veterans, Gold Star Families, and Active-Duty spouses within member offices.


Who Can Apply

Veterans

  • Honorably discharged
  • Released from active duty within the last six years
  • Terminal pay grade at or below E-5, O-3, or W-2
  • E-6, O-4, or W-3 promotions within six months of separation remain eligible if all other requirements are met
  • Not eligible if receiving a 20-year or TERA retirement

Gold Star Families

  • Spouse, parent, sibling, child, or stepchild of a service member who died in the line of duty
  • Or whose death resulted from a service-connected disability within four years of separation from service

Active-Duty Spouses

  • Must be the spouse of an Active-Duty service member
  • Active-Duty service members work for the military full-time and are subject to permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment orders upon completion of each tour of duty
  • Spouses of service members subject to Title 10 mobilization are not eligible
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