About the Program
The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established in 2008 to provide wounded and/or disabled veterans an opportunity to work for Congress. These two-year paid fellowships provide veterans with experience and exposure to broaden career opportunities. Positions are available in congressional Member offices nationwide. Wherever possible, those selected for the Program will be given the opportunity to transition into full-time employment. However, full-time employment is not guaranteed at the conclusion of the two-year fellowship.
Wounded Warrior Fellowship Partnership with Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar
The Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) is now accepting applications for the House of Representatives’ paid Wounded Warrior Fellowship based in her El Paso, Texas office.
- Primary responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:
- Working as a constituent services representative helping El Pasoans resolve issues with federal agencies.
- Serving as a liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations (VSO).
- Attending local events and meetings on behalf of Congresswoman Escobar.
- Performing legislative work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hardworking and detail-oriented self-starters.
- Team players, able to work both collaboratively and with a diverse team of staff and interns.
- Excellent oral and written communicators.
- Able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
- Enthusiastic, collegial, and professional.
Basic Qualifications Apply Now
In order to qualify for the U.S. House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Fellowship, veterans must meet the following requirements:
- Honorably discharged.
- Released from active duty within the last five years.
- Pay grades at or below E-5 or O-3.
- 20% or greater service-connected disability rating. (Purple Heart recipients are exempt from the service connected disability rating requirement).
- High School Diploma required. Some college level classes preferred but not required.
- Note: Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program.
Apply Now
For additional information and to apply, interested veterans must visit www.usajobs.gov and search “Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program.” Please do not submit applications directly to the Office of Congresswoman Escobar.
