The Office of Congressman Pete Olson (TX‐22) is seeking an unpaid intern for Spring 2012 in the Washington, D.C. office. Day to day responsibilities include (but are not limited to) greeting constituents, answering telephones, sorting mail, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, assisting legislative staff with projects, attending Congressional briefings and hearings, and assisting with press activities. The ideal candidate will be a college student or recent graduate who is motivated; is detail‐orientated; possesses strong organizational, communication and writing skills; has a positive attitude; and has the ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure and in a team environment. Texas ties preferred. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to thomas.divine@mail.house.gov with ʺATTN: Intern Coordinatorʺ in the subject line.

Rep. Lynn C. Woolsey [CA-06] is now accepting applications for full or part-time unpaid Spring Quarter interns in her Washington, D.C. office. This position provides exposure to the legislative process while developing a strong understanding of how a Congressional office operates.  Intern responsibilities include answering phones, leading tours of the Capitol, opening and sorting mail and faxes, and the potential to assist legislative staff with research and correspondence. Applicants should be energetic, committed and have excellent communication skills. California ties are a plus! Please send your resume, cover letter and references to ca06internapp@gmail.com.

Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks undergraduate students and recent graduates for full and part-time internships beginning in late January or February.  Internship responsibilities include: legislative research on policy issues for Senator’s Legislative staff in order to prepare floor speeches, hearing statements, and floor charts; constituent correspondence by letter, email, and telephone; attending hearings and other events on Capitol Hill on behalf of the office; and various administrative tasks.  This is an unpaid internship.  Students and recent college graduates from Midwest are strongly encouraged to apply.  If interested, please submit a cover letter, a resume with three references and a writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 221626 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent to focus on agriculture, transportation & infrastructure and the environment.  Primary responsibilities include responding to constituent correspondence, attending constituent meetings and conducting research.  This position requires excellent communication, research and writing skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.  Hill experience and Northeast ties a plus.  Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter and resume to senatejobs@gmail.com.