Archive for July 26th, 2012

Congressman Trent Franks of Arizona’s 2nd District is seeking interns for his Washington D.C. office. Internships provide an excellent opportunity to see firsthand the legislative process in action.  Responsibilities include managing the front office by answering phone calls, sorting mail, supervising all tour requests and greeting constituents and guests. You will also assist staff with logistics for briefings and research in your area(s) of interest. Interns are always encouraged to attend hearings, briefings and other Congressional proceedings in hopes of getting a complete view of work on the Hill.  We look for driven, detail-oriented interns with a positive attitude & excellent organizational skills. Internships are available on a part-time and full-time basis and are unpaid. We are flexible with start and end dates. To learn more about the Congressman and his office please visit his website. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Anna Hurley at email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Fall Internship” in the subject line.

The Office of Congressman Daniel Webster is accepting internship applications.  Duties include processing constituent correspondence, assisting legislative staff with research, answering phones, and giving tours of the Capitol. Candidates should have strong written communication skills. Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The office of Congressman Robert Latta (OH-5) is looking for interns for the fall of 2012 for our Washington, D.C. office.  We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidates will have excellent research and 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, learn about the legislative process, and attend briefings of interest. 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 Erin Partee at email hidden; JavaScript is required.  Ohio ties are preferred, but not required.

Capitol Hill Jobs

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Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) is seeking an unpaid intern for his Washington, DC office for the Fall semester. Preference will be given to those who can work full-time and can start in August/September.  Interns will gain experience in nearly every aspect of a Congressional office. Responsibilities will include a variety of administrative, press, and legislative duties.  Duties will include press clips, answering telephones, greeting visitors, assisting with the correspondence program, leading Capitol tours, attending legislative briefings, and assisting the legislative staff with research and special projects. Individuals with Chicago ties are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication (written and oral) skills. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a 1 page writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The office of Congressman Bill Shuster (PA-09) is seeking an intern to join the Washington, D.C. office for the fall of 2012 semester. Candidates should be a self-motivated, team player that is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. Duties include, but are not limited to: opening mail, answering phones, constituent correspondence, attending briefings, assisting with legislative research, and providing aid to staff-members with various projects. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, detail oriented professional with strong oral and written communication skills. Pennsylvania ties are preferred, but not required. Interested candidates should email email hidden; JavaScript is required with a resume and a cover letter and Fall Internship in the Subject line.

Congressman Patrick McHenry’s Washington DC office is seeking hard working, conservative interns for a full time internship during the fall of 2012.  Recent graduates interested in gaining valuable experience in a Congressional office are strongly encouraged to apply.  Intern responsibilities include attending hearings and briefings on behalf of staff, assisting with legislative and press research, and drafting letters to constituents.  Interns will also be expected to lead constituents on tours of the US Capitol and manage constituent communication via mail and phone.  North Carolina ties are preferred but not required.  This is an unpaid position.  If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls please.

Senior Democratic Senator seeks Press Assistant for fast-paced communications office. Duties include, but are not limited to: drafting press releases and materials, assisting with media events, tracking media coverage, maintaining the office website and social media sites, and performing general press office support. Prior press experience desirable and West Virginia ties a plus. Please email cover letter, resume, at least three references, and five writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221818 as the job referral number in the subject line.