Beatrice Barjon

Position Overview: As a Staff Assistant in a Senate committee, I am integral to the preparation and execution of committee hearings, ensuring that the legislative process is informed, efficient, and impactful. My role involves meticulous planning, comprehensive research, and effective communication to support the committee’s mission in addressing critical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Comprehensive Hearing Preparation:

• Collaborate with committee members regarding script management for the Senator, and aid in the cultivation of a strategic agenda that aligns with legislative priorities.
• Conduct thorough background research on hearing subjects, compiling relevant data, reports, and expert opinions to provide context and depth to the discussions.
• Prepare and distribute detailed briefing materials for committee members, including the memorandum of the hearing that is used to brief the Senator.
• Liaise with witnesses and their staff, coordinating schedules and addressing any logistical needs to ensure their participation and comfort during the hearing process.

On-Site Support During Hearings:

• Provide real-time support during hearings on the dais with the Senator, assisting with note-taking, and aiding in the reference of any necessary hearing materials that must be reviewed quickly, and helping to address any unforeseen challenges that may arise.
• Ensure that all committee members have access to necessary materials and information, facilitating an organized and productive discussion.

Ongoing Research and Legislative Tracking:

• Monitor relevant legislation and policy developments to inform future hearing topics and committee initiatives, ensuring alignment with current legislative priorities.
• Collaboration and Team Engagement: Work closely with other staff members to foster a collaborative atmosphere, sharing insights and supporting each other in preparing for hearings and committee activities.

Strategic Administrative Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the committee, managing complex calendars and coordinating high-level meetings with stakeholders, experts, and constituents.
• Prepare comprehensive meeting materials, including detailed agendas and insightful minutes, ensuring all members are well-informed and engaged in the legislative process.
• Conduct thorough research on current and emerging legislative issues, including work on national issues and entities such as the United States Postal Service and national drug shortages.

Effective Communication and Outreach:

• Draft high-quality memos, and position papers that articulate the committee’s objectives and positions on key issues.
• Cultivate relationships with constituents, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders, effectively conveying the committee's priorities and gathering valuable feedback.

Legislative Tracking and Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze the progression of relevant legislation, maintaining a detailed tracking system to keep the committee informed of key developments and deadlines.

Office Management and Financial Oversight:

• Oversee office operations, managing supplies and resources efficiently to support the committee’s activities.
• Assist in budget management and financial documentation, ensuring transparency and accountability in the committee’s expenditures.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with a strong ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
• Strong research skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into actionable insights.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a passion for contributing to the legislative process.

• 1791 Delegates is a public charity of First Amendment educators that manages the Education Law Association, The Foundation for Religious Literacy, and, Developed First Amendment education courses on the social learning communities at ReligionAndPublicLife.org and EducationLaw.org.
• Manages membership databases and serves as an advisor to online courses and events.
• Provides academic and technical support to learners, educators, and leaders in law, education, religious studies, and political science.
• Provides quality clerical support through data entry, document management, and email correspondence.
• Produce high-quality documents and spreadsheets for internal supervisors
• Develops online educational programming pertaining to the history and contemporary developments of law and religion in the United States.

• Performs statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Gathers, arranges and corrects research data.
• Prepares materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Validates incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
• Demonstrates strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.

• Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
• Attended legislative and regulatory hearings often paneled by congresspeople to report information.
• Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues pertaining to constituent interest.
• Reviewed legislative and regulatory documents, analyzed implications and shared findings.
• Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.
• Supported efforts of registered lobbyists and special interest groups by aiding legislative agenda.

• Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
• Corresponded with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
• Maintained deep knowledge of regulations and reviewed local and national laws to conduct daily tasks.
• Actively investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.

• Important tasks included: canvassing, phone banking, taking messages, and assisting congressional, state and local candidates.