Archive for August 15th, 2012

Southeastern Pennsylvania Republican is hiring fall interns in his Washington, D.C. office.  Interns are responsible for answering phones, sorting mail and faxes, giving tours of the Capitol, and assisting with constituent correspondence.  Other tasks may include letter writing and assisting staff with various tasks.  Intern candidates should be current or recent college students, regardless of major.  Ties to southeastern PA and PA will be given priority.  To apply please email your cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Michigan) office is currently seeking Fall Interns

Purpose:

The purpose of this internship is to provide the student with complete exposure to the workings of a Congressional office in a dynamic team environment – which we hope will be an exciting experience!

Responsibilities:

To provide assistance to the Chief of Staff and Legislative Assistants on congressional projects including preparing for briefings, researching topics for floor speeches and press releases, and evaluating legislation to be considered on the House floor. A major responsibility will also include managing the front desk, which entails the following: answering phones (screening calls and taking accurate phone messages), greeting constituents, opening and distributing office mail, analyzing constituent letters, and entering and tracking constituent casework in the office database.

Special Research Project:

You will be given the opportunity to research a topic of your choice and submit your findings with policy recommendations to the appropriate staff person.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current college student
• Must be friendly and pleasant on the phone and to office visitors
• Eager to assist staff with projects and general office duties
• Flexible work hours with at least a minimum of 12 hours per week

Applicant Instructions:

Interested candidates may apply via our website at http://conyers.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=ConstituentServices.StudentOpportunitiesInformation or by emailing their cover letter, resume and responses for the below questions to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Please put the words “INTERN APPLICATION” in the subject line of your email. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Questions to be completed by applicant:
(1) Please explain in a brief statement why you are interested in a congressional internship with Congressman John Conyers, Jr..
(2) Please indicate areas of legislation you are most interested in learning.
(3) Please provide a list of any relevant experiences such as class assignments, projects, memberships, etc.
(4) Please provide two professional references.
(5) Please indicate your hours of availability.

GOP Senator seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in DC. Responsibilities include determining hardware, software and system requirements to meet the IT needs of the office, and maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software problems related to the network, desktop devices, and other office equipment.  Knowledge of Macintosh hardware and software required.  Ability to troubleshoot the network, hardware, and software and work with the Seargent at Arms for Senate Rules compliance is required.  The ideal candidate should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure, dependable and flexible. This is a junior level position. Salary is commensurate with experience.  Email:  Christen Mogavero, Administrative Director at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The Office of Congressman Daniel Webster is currently accepting internship applications for Fall 2012. Duties include processing constituent correspondence, assisting legislative staff with research, answering phones, and giving tours of the Capitol. Ideal candidates should posses strong written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, and be able to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Fall Internship” and your name in the subject line.

An Upstate New York Republican Member of Congress is offering a paid internship to a highly qualified candidate available to work mid-August to mid-December 2012 in the Washington, D.C. office.  Recent graduates and those with previous Hill internship experience are encouraged to apply.  Those interested in the position must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include answering phones, sorting mail, handling constituent requests, assisting staff with legislative correspondence, coordinating constituent tour requests, and working on special projects as assigned.  Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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Congressman Garrett is looking for a Communications Director to lead his press shop.  The successful candidate will be a committed conservative, a self-starter, have several years of press/public relations experience and a proven track record of working proactively to secure earned media coverage. Familiarity with Capitol Hill, the legislative process and financial service issues is preferred. Interested candidates should submit their resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The majority staff of the Committee on Natural Resources in the U.S. House of Representatives is now accepting applications for a paid internship. The Committee is currently seeking to fill positions for the fall. Responsibilities include: assisting Committee staff, supporting hearings, answering phones, greeting visitors, and research. Interns will be assigned special projects as needed. The ideal candidate will be motivated, mature, detail oriented and possess the ability to multi-task. This is an excellent opportunity for a college student or recent graduate looking to gain experience working on Capitol Hill. Interns are expected to work full time, from approximately 9:00am-5:30pm.
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Progressive Midwestern Senator seeks Legislative Correspondent to assist Senior Economic and Labor Counsel on economic and labor issues.  Position requires excellent writing skills, sound political judgment, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to take initiative.  Responsibilities include responding to constituent mail, meeting with constituent groups, research, and supporting the Senior Economic and Labor Counsel.  Ideal candidates should have strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work hard as part of a team.  College degree is required and at least one to two years of previous Hill experience or economic policy experience is strongly preferred.  Candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221838 as the job referral number in the subject line.

The Office of Congressman Cedric L. Richmond is seeking a press intern for his Washington, DC office. The intern will assist in compiling media clips, drafting press releases and talking point, managing social media, and working closely with the communications director. The ideal candidate will have Louisiana ties, a sense of humor, strong interpersonal communication skills, as well as a high degree of professionalism. Please email your cover letter and resume with ‘Intern’ in the subject line to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Please specify your proposed internship dates in the cover letter. No drop-ins or follow-up calls, please.

Senior Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel to handle immigration and other issues as assigned.  SIGNIFICANT IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.  JD required.  Significant Hill/political experience strongly preferred.  Must be a team player, a strong writer, and able to work under time pressure in a fast-paced environment, while still maintaining a positive attitude.  This is not an entry-level position– please no recent graduates.  Please e-mail resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Republican Senator seeks Staff Assistant to support a busy, D.C. office.  Primary duties will be related to processing incoming mail and a weekly mail report. Responsibilities/training will also include answering phones, greeting visitors and meetings in the reception office, coordinating tour and flag requests, and other duties as assigned. Qualified applicants must be personable, dependable, be able to multitask, work well under pressure, and have a keen attention to detail. Familiarity with Symplicity VOICE constituent services system a plus. Only those who are from (or have very strong ties to) Pennsylvania will be considered for this position. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required indicating job with 221837 as the job referral number in the subject line.

The Washington, D.C. office of Congresswoman Laura Richardson (CA-37) is currently seeking interns for the Fall 2012 semester. Typical intern duties include: compiling daily press clips, conducting legislative research, drafting correspondence letters, assisting legislative staff with different projects and completing various administrative tasks. A strong work ethic and positive attitude are a must. Successful applicants will also demonstrate strong writing and communication skills. California ties are a plus, but are not required. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Please call (202) 225-7924 with any questions.

Senator Ben Cardin seeks an immigration caseworker for a position based in downtown Baltimore, MD.  Responsibilities will include answering casework correspondence and oral communications from constituents; communicating with various levels of government officials to apprise them of constituents’ problems and assist in their resolution; and contacting agencies, via telephone and letter, to obtain information to assist constituents.   Additional responsibilities include monitoring casework for problems which might be resolved by legislative action.  This is not an entry level position.  The ideal candidate would have more than two years of experience handling Congressional immigration casework and/or directly related work, and be a compassionate, service and detail orientated individual with excellent oral and written communication skills.  Given the nature of immigration related work, the caseworker must be available on occasion to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.  The office is an equal opportunity employer.  Please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.  No phone calls.