The office of Sen. Tom Carper is seeking a full- or part-time press intern in Washington, D.C, for the Spring 2012 semester. This press internship is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy Capitol Hill press office, as well as accrue skills and participate in educational experiences beneficial to a career in communications. Duties include assisting with daily news clips, compiling news research, drafting media releases/advisories, maintaining press contact lists, creating social media content, and managing web content. This position requires attention to detail, creativity, strong writing ability and grammar skills, and a willingness to learn. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with social media is required. A background in journalism or communications and Delaware ties are a plus. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, are encouraged to apply. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to interncoordinator@carper.senate.gov by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012.

Senior Western Democrat seeks an experienced and highly motivated Mail Manager with excellent computer skills to supervise the mailroom in an extremely busy office. Principal duties include correspondence management, oversee mail flow for incoming and outgoing mail – route correspondence dealing with casework, schedule and any misdirected mail, continually make improvements in mail flow, minimize issues, proof and approve all library items, oversee process for printing letters at local and offsite printers, modify and develop templates as needed, help answer Administrative mail, work with interns on processing LC mail, provide feedback and training when needed, develop custom reply library items when necessary, work with administrative team to improve database process and procedures, identify bugs and suggest future features to improve database, review database training documents, assist Database Manager with feature development, testing issues, etc., assist with development of procedures/instructions for LCs/Caseworkers for database/mail processes, assist staff with proper use of database and answer their questions, routine maintenance including filters and rules to control spam, check undeliverable emails and process as needed, check fax, scheduling, and Member’s Outlook mailboxes to ensure mail is being processed in a timely manner, process when needed, check Queued for Sending, Outbox, Prepared for Printing, and Reply in Progress mailboxes for correspondence and handle as necessary, prepare reports for status of pending mail and aging dates, and monthly correspondence report for Senator, back-up Mailroom Staff Assistant, Database Manager, and Computer Maintenance Assistant, complete administrative and database tasks as assigned. Familiarity with Symplicity voice computer system is a plus. Applicants must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and the ability to analyze issues and monitor workload. Please send cover letter and resumes to baucus_manager@baucus.senate.gov.

Western Democratic Senator seeks a self-motivated and enthusiastic Press Intern for an aggressive communications shop.  Duties include monitoring, clipping and distribution of relevant news stories, mainly from TV and print.  Other press responsibilities include: research, writing memos, attending press conferences, and helping to organize news interviews and radio call-ins.  Previous experience with press is preferred, along with roots in the West.  Applicants should have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an eagerness to learn about professional communications.   This is a full-time position.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and two references to westerndempressintern@gmail.com.

The office of Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) has an immediate opening for a full or part-time unpaid intern.  As a fast-paced office for an active member of the Democratic leadership, we expect a lot from our interns and pride ourselves on an excellent internship program.  Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting mailing, attending briefings, drafting constituent correspondence, and providing assistance to the legislative staff. Applicants must have excellent writing and communications skills.  Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to tommy.walker@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Intern Application.”

Moderate Democrat seeks a fellow to assist with manufacturing, competitiveness, and other economic policy issues.  Responsibilities include generating job creation policy ideas, analyzing policy issues, meeting with constituents and stakeholders, and drafting memos.  Ideal candidate will: have a graduate degree in engineering, science, business, economics, law, or policy; have private sector work experience; have an interest or background in innovation; possess strong communication skills; and be a team player.  This is an unpaid fellowship, ideally lasting between six months and a year.  Email cover letter and resume to:  ModDemEconFellow@gmail.com.

Temporary position(s) available to assist Republican Senate office leading tours of the United States Capitol in the spring.  Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, energetic, possess a positive attitude and have the capability to work with large groups in a high-paced environment.  Previous experience leading tours of historic buildings is a plus, but not required. Training will be provided.  Qualified candidates must commit to working February 16, 2012 through May 18, 2012, including Spring break.  Resumes and cover letters along with hours of availability will be received by email at gopvacancy@gmail.com.