The Democratic staff of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is seeking a highly-motivated, full-time spring communications intern (includes a stipend) to start the fourth or fifth week of January.  Must be able to work full time hours (M-F, 9am – 6pm).  The intern will assist the Communications Director and duties may include taking photos of Members and witnesses at hearings, uploading and selecting photos for the website, assisting in monitoring the Committee’s social media outlets, web maintenance, reviewing news clips, and possibly assisting in drafting press releases. Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills, a professional demeanor, and work well in a fast-paced environment.  Responsibilities also include helping with administrative tasks (answering phones, checking the mail, greeting visitors, etc.) as needed.  Please complete the application on the Committee’s website at http://democrats.science.house.gov/contact-us and follow instructions to submit the application.

Senior Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel to handle crime and related issues.  Significant Hill and/or criminal justice experience required; prosecutorial experience preferred.  Must be a team player, a strong writer, and able to work under time pressure in a fast-paced environment, while still maintaining a positive attitude.  J.D. is required.  Please no recent graduates.  Please e-mail resume to jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.

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Democratic Senator seeks dynamic, energetic and experienced individual to manage an education reform policy portfolio as well as the outreach activities in the parishes surrounding the Baton Rouge region. This individual will interact with education policy experts at the local, state, and national effort in working to move education reform forward in Louisiana.  In addition, this individual will also manage the traditional outreach activities for the Senator in a 12 parish-area. Duties include developing and maintaining relationships with local business, civic and government leaders as well as representing the Senator to constituents in the region, and working with the State Legislature. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Qualified applicants will have proven experience in government or community outreach, and a background in education policy. Experience in working with the State Legislature is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 221620 as the job referral number in the subject line.

The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is looking for law students to work closely with the Subcommittee’s Republican staff on investigative and legislative issues and cover Congressional hearings and briefings beginning in February 2012.  Requires ability to operate in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, excellent research and writing skills, and willingness to perform clerical duties.  Minimum of 20 hours per week; full-time given preference.  Please e-mail a brief cover letter, including the time commitment you are able to make, a resume, and an unofficial transcript to andrew_dockham@hsgac.senate.gov indicating “Internship” in the subject line or fax to (202) 224-7042.

The Democratic staff of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is seeking highly-motivated, full-time Committee interns (includes a stipend) to start the first or second week or February.  Must be able to work full time hours (M-F, 9am – 6pm).  Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting staff with hearing preparation and research, as well as helping with administrative tasks (answering phones, checking the mail, greeting visitors, etc.) as needed.  Graduate studies and/or work experience in a natural or physical science is preferred but not required.  Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills, a professional demeanor, and work well in a fast-paced environment.  Interns also help with administrative tasks (answering phones, checking the mail, greeting visitors, etc.) as needed.  Please complete the application on the Committee’s website at http://democrats.science.house.gov/contact-us and follow instructions to submit the application.

The Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), is seeking law clerks for Summer 2012.   These substantive positions offer students a unique opportunity to observe the legislative process and to work closely with Committee counsel on a wide variety of projects.  Committee law clerks are typically tasked with conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and materials related to Committee hearings and votes, attending Committee hearings and executive business meetings, and providing assistance with other legislative matters.  The clerkships are open to current law students only; those from Vermont are strongly encouraged to apply.  For more information about Senator Leahy and the clerkship program, visit http://leahy.senate.gov/services/law_clerks/.  Please e-mail resume, cover letter, legal writing sample, transcript, and three references to Scott_Wilson@judiciary-dem.senate.gov by February 6th.

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