Archive for August 13th, 2012

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) is seeking highly-motivated, self-starting, and detail-orientated individuals for his fall internship program. Main responsibilities include researching legislative issues; drafting floor statements, constituent correspondence letters, and press releases; answering phones; organizing mail; covering Congressional hearings and briefings; providing general office support; and handling special projects as assigned. The internship is unpaid. Work may qualify for academic credit, depending on the requisites of the college or university. Positions are currently available. Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to Laure Fabrega at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Southern Republican Senator seeks experienced, outgoing, reliable professional for Front Office Supervisor.  This individual would have 5 to 10 years’ Hill experience and oversee day-to-day front office operations in DC office (including staff assistants, interns, constituent phone calls, visitors) and would help with tours and flags.  A strong background in customer service or constituent services is beneficial.  The ability to multi-task and communicate efficiently in a fast-paced, team environment is essential.   This position does not advance into a legislative position within this office.  Salary is commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221834 as the job referral number in the subject line.

The Office of Congressman Pete Olson (TX-22) is seeking interns for the Fall 2012 semester in the Washington, D.C. office.  Day to day responsibilities include (but are not limited to) greeting constituents, answering telephones, sorting mail, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, assisting legislative staff with projects, attending Congressional briefings and hearings, and assisting with press activities.  The ideal candidate will be a college student or recent graduate who is motivated; is detail-orientated; possesses strong organizational, communication and writing skills; has a positive attitude; and has the ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure and in a team environment.  Texas ties preferred.  Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “ATTN: Intern Coordinator” in the subject line.

Republican Senator seeks Correspondence Manager to serve as a member of the legislative team.  The position will be responsible for managing and processing large flow of incoming and outgoing communications, working closely with the Legislative Correspondents, Legislative Assistants, and Legislative Director in helping to expedite appropriate timely responses, and managing special and routine projects for the Legislative Director.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sorting and distributing incoming communications; data-entry into the Correspondence Management System; managing mailing projects; producing regular mail reports for Senator; editing response letters for constituent mail and executive correspondence; maintaining an organized archive of constituent mail; and other projects as assigned by the LD.  Applicants should have strong writing skills, editing skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, broad-ranging interest in the workings of Congress and knowledge of public policy debates.  Previous experience with Intertrac is preferred.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221833 as the job referral number in the subject line.

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