Archive for August 8th, 2012

Florida Republican Member seeking conservative internship applicants to start in August for a fall internship. Applicants must be hard working and self starters with strong communication skills. Daily activities include but are not limited to answering phones, distributing and sorting mail, various office tasks, entering constituent information into the computer, directing tours, handling flag requests, helping staff members with assignments. Internship is unpaid. Please send your resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Florida ties preferred.

Immediate openings for interns to assist Congressman Petri (R-Wisconsin) and his staff in the overall day-to-day operations of the office by investigating constituent requests and drafting responses, answering telephones, greeting visitors, and guiding tours of the Capitol. They will also be assigned research projects as needed. Interns have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and otherwise take advantage of the unique perspective of Capitol Hill. We try to give our interns a firsthand view of the legislative process and we make every effort to provide them with a worthwhile learning experience. This is an excellent opportunity for college students or recent graduates interested in obtaining Capitol Hill experience. These unpaid positions are full or part-time with flexible scheduling available. Email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with subject line INTERN APPLICANT.

California Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano is seeking current  college students or recent college graduates wishing to gain Capitol Hill  experience for full-time or part-time fall semester internships. We are  seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the  legislative and administrative staff with day-to-day duties. Such duties  include attending briefings and hearings, answering phones, drafting  constituent correspondence letters, doing legislative research and  various other tasks. The internship is unpaid, though interns will gain  valuable Hill and office experience and will have access to many unique  Hill opportunities. California ties are preferred but not necessary.

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Midwestern Republican is looking for an unpaid intern to begin in the Fall. Full-time or part-time. 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, running errands, and aiding the Staff Assistant and Legislative Staff as necessary. Interns will often act as a direct liaison between the member and constituents. No previous Hill experience necessary. All interested applicants should e-mail their cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Congressman Bill Cassidy (LA-06) is looking for unpaid interns to begin at the end of August and serve through the Fall Semester. A qualified candidate will be well-organized, responsible, dependable, and have good oral and written communication skills. Duties will include answering phones, corresponding with constituents, sorting and distributing mail, leading Capitol tours, and aiding the Staff Assistant and Legislative Staff as necessary. No previous Hill experience necessary. Louisiana tied strongly preferred but not necessary. All interested applicants should send an email with your resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The office of Congresswoman Niki Tsongas is seeking interns to start in late August to work in her Washington, DC office.  The ideal candidate possesses a high degree of professionalism and maturity and can take initiative, is committed and diligent, and is a team player with a positive attitude. This position demands the ability to multi-task, high efficiency and strong organizational skills as well as an ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.  Duties include: answering telephone calls, responding to general constituent inquiries and requests for tours, assisting with constituent correspondence, and providing administrative assistance to the DC staff. Interested applicants fill out an application which can be found on the Congresswoman’s website at http://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=15§iontree=4,15.

The office of Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07), is seeking unpaid Interns to fill positions for Fall 2012. The office will need applicants to fill slots for August through December. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed.  There will also be many opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you and accompany the Congressman to events. Candidates should be enthusiastic and flexible. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Work days and hours are very flexible.  Please e-mail your resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required">John Byers at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Capitol Hill Jobs

• leonard lance intern

The Office of Rep. Scott Rigell (VA-02) is seeking politically Conservative candidates for an Unpaid Internship position in their Washington, DC office to begin immediately. The Office seeks an outgoing, enthusiastic person with at least 3 days/week availability who would like experience working in a Congressional Office. Virginia ties are a plus. Interested persons should submit Cover Letter and Resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Capitol Hill Jobs

• scott rigell intern

Midwestern Republican Senator seeks Press Secretary with on-the-record experience, knowledge of social media and emerging mediums; media production including video editing (preferably with Final Cut) is a must. Candidates should have excellent writing and editing skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Senate or other Hill/campaign experience preferred, knowledge of agriculture issues a plus. Duties will include writing, editing and distributing press releases, op-eds and newsletters, maintaining website, assisting with tele-town halls and performing other general communications duties. Must demonstrate ability to communicate through proactive and creative initiatives targeted to a wide variety of audiences and must have experience in reacting to breaking news. Cover letter and resume should be sent to email hidden; JavaScript is required.