Archive for July 6th, 2012

Senior Western Democrat is seeking strong candidates for very demanding legislative position. This legislative portfolio includes several issues of focus including military, defense, foreign policy, veterans, and homeland security issues.  Other issues of responsibility include disaster-emergency services, budget negotiations, and some work with appropriations.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, legislative and oversight responsibilities, preparing memorandums, talking points, developing and analyzing legislation, travel and constituent work and advising the Senator and senior staff. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.  Previous Hill experience and military service is strongly preferred. Please send cover letter and resumes to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is offering an internship opportunity in her Washington DC office that will begin immediately. The intern will be responsible for assisting with constituent services (scheduling and giving tours, processing flag requests, and drafting correspondences). Also, the intern will be a valued member of the team by helping with general office duties (answering phones, passing out mail, distributing faxes) and assisting legislative staff with research and writing. This is a great opportunity for college students and graduates seeking a rewarding Capitol Hill experience. Please email your resume and cover letter (with availability)to email hidden; JavaScript is required by July 13.

Congressman Bill Posey (FL-15) has a full-time, unpaid internship available immediately until the end of August in his Washington, DC office. Duties include but are not limited to answering telephones, greeting visitors, conducting tours of the Capitol, researching legislative issues, writing letters and working with our mail database system. There will also be opportunities to experience Washington DC and cultivate your interest in American government by attending briefings, hearings, and classes. Qualified candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, should have a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. Although internships are unpaid, our office is happy to fill out any necessary forms for students to receive credit at their respective college or university. Florida ties are preferred but not necessary. All interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “2012 Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Include in your cover letter why you would like to intern on the Hill for Congressman Posey, why you believe you are qualified, as well as how soon you will be able to start. Should we wish to move forward with an interview, we will contact you soon.

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-09) is looking for Fall interns for his Washington D.C. office, available to start in September and lasting through December.  Applicants should possess conservative values, be personable, and have strong writing skills.  Duties include performing administrative tasks, attending Congressional hearings, leading Capitol tours for constituents, and helping legislative staff with research on important projects. Interns will also have the opportunity to work on issues that interest him or her.  This position is great for Capitol Hill experience.  Start and end dates are negotiable and both part/full-time positions are available.  Interested applicants should send resume and brief cover letter summarizing their interest in working for Rep. Luetkemeyer to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Fall Internship” as the subject.

The Washington DC office of Representative Scott Tipton (CO-03) is currently seeking applicants for a fall internship. Internships are available to qualified college students or recent graduates. Colorado ties are a plus but not required. Internships provide valuable real world experience of our legislative process. Responsibilities include assisting staff with legislative research and writing, attending briefings and committee hearings. Interns will also be responsible for providing tours of the capitol, answering phones, and helping staff process constituents mail and inquiries.Candidates should have an interest in the legislative process, be motivated, organized and reliable, and possess strong communication and writing skills. If you are interested in being considered for an internship, please send your resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The DC Office of Senator Barbara Boxer is seeking personable, dependable and professional individuals for full and part-time unpaid internships for the fall semester. Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phones, processing mail, and other administrative duties as assigned, as well as providing support to press, and legislative staff as needed.  We also encourage interns to attend committee hearings and briefings.  This internship is a valuable opportunity to see how a Senate office functions and ideal for motivated, self-starting, and quick learning individuals.  The ability to work well and communicate efficiently in a team environment is essential.  California ties are preferred, but not necessary.  Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to the attention of the internship coordinator at email hidden; JavaScript is requiredv.