Archive for July 10th, 2012

New York Democratic Congressman Maurice Hinchey (NY-22) seeks full time and part time unpaid interns for the Fall 2012 semester. This is an ideal internship for candidates interested in learning about the legislative process, passionate about serving a diverse constituency, and committed to public service. Job duties will include, but are not limited to: answering phones, assisting staffers with general administrative duties, attending briefings, drafting letters to constituents, and conducting congressional research. Candidates should be outgoing and possess strong oral and written communication skills, an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a good sense of humor. New York ties are strongly preferred, but not necessary. Please email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required and please include your dates and times of availability.

Senate Republican Conference seeks undergraduate students or recent graduates for a semester internship beginning mid-August and lasting through mid-December 2012 to assist a professional staff.  Responsibilities include administrative tasks, conducting research, assisting with press events, and strategically thinking with staff members regarding different political issues.  Candidates should possess strong writing and research skills.  Prior political experience is preferred.  Only full-time internships are available.  You can learn more about the SRC by going to src.senate.gov.  Visit thune.senate.gov to learn more about Senator Thune who chairs the conference.  Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Deadline for Applications is July 20, 2012.

Kansas Congressman on Appropriations Committee seeks full and part-time interns for fall semester to start in August.  Kansas ties mandatory.This intern position on Capitol Hill will offer an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a congressional office and learn more about the legislative process. Interns will research legislation, attend hearings and briefings, answer constituent calls, draft replies to constituent correspondence, give Capitol tours, and assist the office with administrative tasks as necessary. Please send your resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA) has an unpaid Press Internship position available for the 2012 fall session in his Washington, DC office to begin in August. Duties will include writing, compiling morning clips, updating press lists, monitoring news coverage, social media and web site updates, drafting press releases, blog entries and speeches, answering incoming calls, listbuilding and other general office tasks as assigned. Candidates should be professional, possess strong writing skills, and have a working understanding of the news cycle. Interns are an important part of the office and are given significant opportunities to learn and grow in a proactive, detail-oriented office. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. The ideal candidate will be a college or graduate school student with a background or interest in journalism or communications. Virginia ties preferred, but not necessary. Please email a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Press Internship” in the subject line by Friday, July 20th.  No phone calls please.

Senate Subcommittee looking for Republican staff with strong understanding of federal budgets. Experience on House or Senate Budget Committee, or technical experience at Congressional Budget Office or Office of Management and Budget preferred. Ability to review agency budgets and conduct independent analyses of programmatic costs and trends. Desire and ability to look at duplication across and within government programs, identify inefficiencies, and make recommendations to reduce the size, scope, and cost of the Federal Government.  This will be a senior position for the right candidate. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Budget Staff” in subject line.

A conservative Republican is seeking a Staff Assistant who can start immediately.   The primary responsibilities of this entry level position will be to answer phones, greet visitors, give tours, assist with constituent mail, and manage the intern program.  The ideal candidate will be strongly conservative, have exceptional writing skills, and excel at constituent service.  Please email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Democratic Senator seeks an individual to handle health care, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, welfare, and education issues.  Ideal candidates will have at least three years of Hill (preferably Senate) or industry experience; knowledge of private health and Medicare issues; and possess strong writing and communication skills. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221797 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Rep. Austria (R-OH) seeks unpaid intern/s to start immediately. Schedule is flexible. Responsibilities include: greeting constituents, answering phones, Capitol tours, flag requests, drafting letters, assisting legislative staff as needed and other office duties as assigned. If interested, please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No phone calls please.

Congressman Frank Guinta (NH-01) would like to provide interested students the opportunity to apply for an internship position in his Washington D.C. Office.

Being an intern on Capitol Hill provides college students with a unique opportunity to see the legislative process up close and learn how the government works. Our office is currently accepting applications for the Fall of 2012.

As an intern in Congressman Guinta’s Washington DC Office, you will be an integral part of our office. An intern’s responsibilities may include:

Assisting with research
Assembling and inputting data
Drafting letters and responding to constituent mail
Answering and responding to constituent phone calls
Conducting Staff-led Capitol tours
Assisting with mailing assignments
Attending a variety of speakers, meetings, and hearings
Greeting constituents and visitors
Other projects are assigned according to interest

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume, cover letter and a brief paragraph on your interest in interning for Congressman Guinta to Jay Ruais at email hidden; JavaScript is required or call the office (202) 225 5456.

The Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee seeks a Graphic Designer and New Media Coordinator with strong IT skills for a full-time position. The coordinator will be responsible for developing and producing charts and graphs for Budget Committee staff as well as improving new media outreach.  Tasks include collecting, organizing, and processing data; designing, creating, and producing electronic and hard copy graphs, tables, and charts; using desktop publishing techniques to improve Committee documents; supporting communications experts in outreach efforts using new media such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and other digital communications channels.  Thorough knowledge of spreadsheets, graphics, and video editing software necessary.  Knowledge of federal budget concepts and/or the state of Alabama a plus.  The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221794 as the job referral number in the subject line.

A Republican Congressman from Washington is seeking internship applicants to start immediately for the summer semester.  Interns will have an excellent opportunity to observe the inner workings of a Congressional office and assist staff with constituent services, communications, administrative tasks, and legislative research.  Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude.  Washington ties are a plus but not required. Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, resume and references to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Rep. Kay Granger is seeking a Legislative Correspondent/Press Assistant for her Washington, DC office.  Ideal candidates will have at least one year of Capitol Hill experience.  The position requires a great deal of writing, so exceptional writing skills are required.  Candidates must be organized and able to manage a very robust correspondence program.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to drafting correspondence, creating mail reports, writing proactive mailers, and briefing the Member on trends in correspondence.  Texas ties are preferred but not required.  Interested applicants should email a resume and two short writing samples to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins, please.