Archive for July 16th, 2012

The Office of Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is seeking interns for the 2012 Fall semester in his Washington, D.C. office.  Duties include: providing general constituent services including answering phone calls, sorting mail, and recording opinions on legislative matters; conducting research for staff members on various issues; working with the legislative team in drafting constituent correspondence; any other duties that may be assigned.  Florida ties are preferred, but not required. The internship weekly schedule is flexible but requires at least 15 hours a week. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume to Victoria Hunter at email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Fall Internship” as the subject.  Please note that the internship is unpaid and housing is not provided.

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The Office of Congressman Ander Crenshaw seeks qualified candidates for the position of Staff Assistant/Assistant to the Chief of Staff in the Member’s Washington, DC office.  Responsibilities include greeting constituents, answering phones, managing all constituent tours, flag requests, maintaining general office supplies, and assisting the legislative staff as needed.  In addition, this position works closely with the Chief of Staff on scheduling and other matters as assigned.  This is a unique position that requires someone who is proactive and personable. Ideal candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to multitask. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are needed.  Capitol Hill experience, Florida ties and familiarity with IQ are preferred but not required. Please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:  email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls, faxes or drop-offs please.

The Majority Staff of the House Judiciary Committee is seeking fall semester candidates for a legal internship.

Legal interns will hone legal writing skills, improve legal research aptitude, sharpen the ability to analyze and summarize legal arguments, gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative process, develop the ability to draft legislative language, acquire substantive legal knowledge of Judiciary Committee issues, and experience a professional work environment.

Interns receive a variety of tasks which may include writing legal memorandum on legislation; preparing questions, testimony, and summaries for Judiciary Committee hearings; help draft and analyze floor amendments; and drafting letters on legal issues.

Additionally, interns may attend and observe House and Senate debates, and attend lectures by the Congressional Research Service on legal research and parliamentary procedure.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Deadline to apply: July 25.

Busy, top-target Midwestern office seeks Staff Assistant/LC to manage front office and mail program.  Duties include answering phones, greeting visitors, giving tours, managing the intern program, drafting correspondence and creating mail reports.  The ideal candidate will be conservative, possess strong  writing, organizational and interpersonal skills, and excel at constituent service.  Hill experience and knowledge of IQ is necessary, and Midwestern ties are strongly preferred.  Interested candidates should email resume and a short (no more than one page) writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required with Staff Asst/LC in the subject line.

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) has an opening for an unpaid legislative intern starting immediately and continuing through the end of the fall semester in her Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the staff with incoming mail and data management, researching legislative issues and preparing constituent letters, attending hearings, and assisting on other projects as needed. Any applicant should have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work diligently and upon instruction in a fast-paced work environment. Any candidate must also be self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to multi-task. Any person interested should email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The Washington, DC office of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) is offering fall internship opportunities starting in August 2012.  While the position is unpaid, the office will work with universities to accommodate applicants wishing to earn academic credit.  First-hand experience in her congressional office will provide interns with an unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the development of public policy and governmental affairs. It will also offer a unique insight into the legislative process and parliamentary procedure, as she is Ranking Member of the Committee on Rules.  The Rules Committee determines the parameters of debate for all major legislation before it can be considered on the House Floor, including which amendments can be offered. Intern responsibilities include drafting letters to constituents, attending committee hearings, writing summary briefs, researching various issues for the legislative staff and assisting with additional office duties.  Interns are an integral part of the team and are given substantial opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced and active office. Internships in Congresswoman Slaughter’s office are also supplemented with staff-led career oriented luncheons to discuss strategies for finding employment after graduation.  Interns will also have the opportunity to learn more about the executive agencies and some of Washington’s most fascinating attractions through office-organized tours. Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references to Benjamin Schultz at email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Please do not hesitate to contact Benjamin at 202-225-3615 with any questions.

Congressman Ron Barber is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle  immigration, border security, budget, tax, energy, natural resources and other issues.  Committee work involved.  Candidates must have 2-  3 years of policy experience and should be highly self-motivated, creative, attentive to detail, and team oriented.  Responsibilities  include developing new legislation, writing speeches and committee  statements, monitoring the House floor and committee activity, and regular interaction with constituents.  Interested applicants should  email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the  subject line “Barber LA 2.”  No phone calls, drop-ins, or faxes please.

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill’s (D-MO) Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for full- or part-time unpaid communications internships for Fall 2012.  Duties will include tracking press clips and traffic on social media networks, updating and maintaining press contact lists, writing short press releases, and assisting with the office’s day-to-day communications operation.  Applicants should have a strong interest in political communications, new media, or journalism.  Missouri ties are a plus.  Please send your resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required by Friday, August 3.

Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI) is seeking full and part-time Congressional Interns for his Washington, DC office for September 2012, with an option to extend the internship tenure. This internship position will provide individuals with the opportunity to work in a fast-paced Congressional office held by the Dean of the House and a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Duties include answering phones, responding to constituent mail, and assisting staff members with research and special projects. Projects are tailored to interns’ interests and a concerted effort is made to ensure that students’ educational and professional goals are met. Interns will also gain the hands-on experience needed to land future legislative jobs on or off the Hill. There will also be frequent opportunities to attend legislative hearings and briefings of personal interest. The ideal candidate will be a college student or recent graduate who is motivated, detail orientated, and possess strong communication and writing skills. Michigan ties are preferred, but not required. The position is unpaid. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and an online application form (dingell.house.gov) to Greg Sunstrum, Intern Coordinator at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic staff seeks an organized, energetic Staff Assistant to help the communications team manage the website.   Responsibilities include helping to update and maintain a user-friendly website on a day-to-day basis as well as implement special web-based projects.  Candidates should have strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks and possess excellent writing skills.   The ideal candidate will be creative and a self-starter, with sharp attention to details.   Hill experience is not necessary, but a good sense of humor and ability to work under short deadlines is required. Experience with HTML, Drupal, or other content management systems is a plus.  One to two years related experience preferred.  Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The office of Congressman Steve Stivers (OH-15) is looking for interns for the fall of 2012 for our Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidates will have excellent writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents.  These are unpaid positions, but interns will have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill. Responsibilities include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative and communication staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Monica Hueckel at email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Ohio ties are preferred.

Kansas Republican Member is seeking a scheduler/executive assistant with prior scheduling experience. The ideal candidate will have prior Hill experience, be professional, discreet, and possess excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. Candidate must be extremely well organized and able to multi-task efficiently in a quickly moving environment. Kansas ties are a plus, but not a requirement. Please send cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “Scheduler”. No walk-ins or phone calls please.