Archive for July 25th, 2012

Western Republican seeking a Legislative Correspondent.  Candidates must possess excellent writing skills and be able to manage an intense correspondence program.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to sorting mail, drafting correspondence, creating mail reports, writing proactive mailers, and briefing the Member on trends in correspondence.  Additionally, this position assists legislative staff with various tasks including research, meeting with constituents and interested parties, attending briefings and preparing the Member as assigned. Western ties are preferred but not required. The desired candidate will have previous Hill experience and familiarity with iConstituent or IQ. Please send a cover-letter, resume and two writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No walk-ins or phone calls, please.

Congressman Larry Kissell (D, NC-08) is currently accepting applications for internship openings in his fast-paced Washington, D.C. office during the upcoming term (approximately early August through late December, 2012). Internship duties include, but are not limited to:

- drafting constituent response letters;
- conducting legislative research;
- answering phones;
- compiling and entering data;
- attending Congressional hearings and briefings;
- sorting mail;
- leading Capitol visitor tours; and
- performing other administrative task.

Successful interns will be goal-oriented self-starters with a professional demeanor and a good sense of humor. Additionally, excellent communication skills are highly valued in this position.

While the internship is unpaid, interns will gain invaluable knowledge about Capitol Hill and the legislative process. This is a great educational opportunity for anyone interested in government, politics, public policy or law, and interns will be able to take advantage of the unique learning opportunities that abound throughout the Washington, D.C. area.

Applicants can submit their resume with a cover letter stating their interest, experience, and availability to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Southern conservative House member seeks a Communications Director to independently handle a wide range of press and media activities. This individual must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, an acute attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. This individual must be confident and well spoken, and should possess strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in a team environment. Qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate an assertive and organized approach when pitching, preparing, and performing media projects.  Responsibilities will include drafting public statements, speeches, and articles on legislation, public policy, and current events; pitching news stories to local, state, and national media organizations, managing the member’s web site and social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr); publishing media advisories in advance of district travel; producing weekly video messages; drafting, editing, and publishing a weekly column; editing constituent mail; and building and maintaining relationships with state and local media outlets. Qualified applicants will have a willingness and capacity to stay current on relevant policy issues. This position is based in the Washington, D.C., office, but some in-state travel may be required.

The Communications Director will report directly to the Chief of Staff. This is not an entry-level press position and three years or more of relevant communications experience is preferred. Southern ties are a plus. Interested individuals should send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Emails will be accepted through August 4, 2012.

Are you a graduate student or law student interested in human rights and U.S. foreign policy? Do you want an exciting internship on Capitol Hill? Applications for Fall Internships Being Accepted Now.

The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC) is looking for enthusiastic law or graduate students interested in human rights and U.S. foreign policy to work as congressional interns. The bipartisan Commission is established under the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Interns support the work of the Republican Co-Chairman (Rep. Frank R. Wolf) or Democratic Co-Chairman (Rep. James McGovern) of the TLHRC.

Interns will be responsible for both administrative and substantive work, although primary responsibilities will center around organizing briefings and hearings to raise awareness among members of Congress and their staff about pressing global human rights issues.

Additional responsibilities include: conducting extensive human rights research and analysis; drafting briefing memoranda, hearing statements, and hearing questions; assisting with inter-agency coordination; answering the phones and responding to general inquiries; and updating the TLHRC website and Facebook page. In addition to gaining an in-depth knowledge of human rights law and procedures, interns will also have the opportunity to meet with human rights activists and U.S. and foreign government officials.

Interns are expected to display professionalism, maturity, and discretion while working with the Commission. Demonstrated knowledge of major human rights instruments is required. Experience working on human rights issues is strongly preferred.

A minimum 3-month commitment is required. Internship can be part-time or full-time, although a full-time commitment is preferred. We are happy to assist students seeking to earn course credits through an externship with the Commission.

For more information about the Commission, please visit http://tlhrc.house.gov.  If you are interested in an internship opportunity with the Commission, please email your cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Note: Please specify if you would like to intern for the Republican or Democratic staff. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. Successful applicants will be invited to interview with the Commission. No phone calls, please.

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• Tom Lantos Human RIghts Commission Internships

The House Democratic Caucus offers full-time internships.

Successful applicants will be bright, highly motivated and have strong academic records, as well as an interest in public policy. Interns will perform a variety of duties that are essential to the Caucus. These range from administrative duties such as answering phones and data entry, to assisting the staff in a variety of functions, including performing research,attending briefings, and preparing the Caucus’ many events. Interns will also interact with Members of Congress regularly, and are expected to uphold the Caucus’ high standards of conduct.

Candidates must be flexible and capable of working in an unpredictable, fast-paced environment.

Eligibility:

The House Democratic Caucus seeks full-time interns,only.  All current undergraduates and recent graduates who are available for a full-time position are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

*Must be available to start immediately.

Northern California Democratic Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-12) seeks full-time and part-time unpaid interns for the upcoming Fall session. We are looking for personable, hard working and motivated individuals with excellent oral and written communication skills. Job duties will include, but are not limited to, attending briefings, conducting congressional research, answering phones, and assisting staffers with general administrative duties.  California ties are strongly preferred, but not necessary. Please email a resume, cover letter and writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  We look forward to hearing from you.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Republican Office, is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic intern to assist professional staff. This internship presents an opportunity for both a unique learning experience and an inside look at the political process and how a congressional committee office operates. Interns receive an inside look at the legislative process by attending hearings, and, with their full access to the Library of Congress and Congressional Research Service, performing research on a wide variety of legislative issues. They also gain valuable experience by monitoring media outlets for daily developments, preparing briefing books, and providing general office support. Candidates should possess strong communications, writing and research skills. Please apply here http://epw.senate.gov/public/_files/internship_application.pdf.

Conservative Republican member is looking for unpaid interns to work July 30 through August 31. A qualified candidate will be well-organized, responsible, dependable, and have good oral and written communication skills. Duties will include answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, leading Capitol tours, and aiding the Staff Assistant and Legislative Staff as necessary. Interested applicants please email email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Subcommittee looking for conservative Republican staff with accounting background, preferably as a Certified Public Accountant. This position will inform various policy portfolios related to government reform. Candidate must be able to present data in standard accounting format.  Must be able to understand and present detailed analysis of particular costs to government while also being able to identify and communicate what the high-level story or message is associated with the numbers. Experience in budget analysis of particular agencies and/or programs a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Accountant” in the subject line.

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• senate subcommittee job openings