Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) has announced that his office is accepting applications from veterans and Gold Star Family members to work in his Stockton office as part of a two-year paid fellowship program. This position is made possible by the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program, and the role will focus on helping local veterans get the benefits they’ve earned.

“We have 30,000 veterans here in San Joaquin County, and one of the biggest parts of my job is making sure they get the benefits they deserve,” said Rep. Harder. “I’m excited for the opportunity to welcome a veteran or Gold Star Family member to our team to help continue our work to support local veterans. I encourage qualified applicants to apply.”

To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must be Honorably discharged;

Released from active duty within the last six years;

Pay grades at or below E-5, O-3, or W-2;

Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6, O-4, or W-3 within six months of separation from active duty are eligible, granted they meet all other eligibility requirements;

Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program;

Gold Star applicants must be the spouse, parent, sibling, child, or step-child of a service member who died in the line of duty, or died from a service-connected disability within four years of separation from the service.

For more information about this position, call Rep. Harder’s Stockton office at (209) 579-5458.