House and Committee Internships
Spring Interns – Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is currently seeking spring interns with conservative values for his Washington, DC office. Interns will be responsible for maintaining general office duties including answering phones and sorting mail, conducting tours within the U.S. Capitol complex, assisting staff with office correspondence, attending legislative briefings, conducting research and other projects delegated by staff. Attention to detail and professionalism are highly valued. Wisconsin ties preferred but not required. This is an excellent opportunity for current college students or recent graduates interested in obtaining Capitol Hill experience. Interested candidates should direct their cover letter and resume to WI05Internships@gmail.com with Spring Internship in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
Democratic CBC Member of Congress seeks a responsible, focused, and organized Intern. Positions are available now, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Although internships are unpaid positions, interns are treated as full participants in the Congressional office. Duties will include, but are not limited to: answering phones, processing mail, researching issues, drafting correspondence, attending hearings and briefings, and conducting tours. Current students are especially encouraged to apply. If you are interested, e-mail a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to mary.petrovic@mail.house.gov.
The office of Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-7) is seeking an unpaid Intern for the 2010 Fall semester. Duties include, but are not limited to, opening and sorting electronic mail, attending briefings, and providing assistance to the legislative staff, the communications staff, and the front office staff. Applicants must have excellent writing and communications skills. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé and brief writing sample (500-1000 words) to hlleajob@gmail.com.
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Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey (D-NY) is looking for Intern applications for the Fall 2010 academic period. Duties include working with the legislative staff, Press Secretary and Executive Assistant on various projects and daily administrative tasks. These tasks include writing constituent mail, press releases, sorting clips, going to briefings and hearings, filing, and answering phones. Strong written and communication skills are required for this internship. Current students and recent graduates are welcome to apply. Schedules are reasonably flexible and New York ties are preferred, but not required. Applicants should send a well written cover letter, resume and 1-page writing sample to corey.williams@mail.house.gov.
Congressman Sandy Levin of the 12th District of Michigan is looking for talented, motivated college students with excellent written and verbal communication skills to serve as full and part-time Interns in his Washington, D.C. office. Working in a Congressional office can be an incredibly rewarding and exciting experience. An internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, and observe first-hand how our government operates. Interns gain practical work experience by undertaking a variety of administrative
And legislative responsibilities in the office. Interns in our Washington office draft constituent correspondence, attend briefings and Congressional hearings, and prepare memoranda for the Congressman and members of his staff. They also assist with answering phones, data entry and general office systems operations. Interns are an important part of our office and we look forward to their presence on Team Levin. To apply for an internship in Congressman Levin’s office, please submit a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to our Intern Coordinator, Jessica Zacharski, at jessica.zacharski@mail.house.gov or fax to (202) 226-1033, attn: Intern Coordinator. Michigan ties are preferred. For more information on Congressman Levin or our internships please visit house.gov/Levin.
The Health Subcommittee of the House Ways & Means Committee seeks qualified full and part-time Interns for the Fall. Candidates must be available to start in September. Successful candidates will be interested in health policy, strong writers, and well organized. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Health.Subcommittee.Intern@gmail.com.
Internships - Congressman Thomas Petri (WI-06) is currently seeking unpaid interns for the 2010 fall session (late August/early September-December) in his Washington, DC office. Duties include greeting visitors, answering telephones and recording constituent comments, researching legislation and policy issues, assisting legislative staff, and giving Capitol tours. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Ideal candidates will also possess a strong interest in national politics and will have the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings. This is a great opportunity for college students and recent graduates seeking Capitol Hill experience. Interested students should submit a cover letter and resume to Melanie Baier, at melanie.baier@mail.house.gov with "Fall Internship" in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Congressman Christopher Carney seeks qualified full and part-time Interns for the Fall semester. Candidates must be available to start immediately. Intern responsibilities include: answering telephones; processing and responding to constituent mail; attending briefings; and performing other duties as assigned. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, strong writers, well organized, and team players. A positive attitude is a must. Pennsylvania ties are a plus. This position is unpaid, but college credit may be available upon completion. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Sarah.Cogan@mail.house.gov. No telephone calls or drop-ins.”
The office of a Democratic Congressman from New York has an opening for an unpaid Communications Internship available to college students in Washington, DC. Duties include, but are not limited to: working with the press secretary in drafting press releases and media advisories, attending media interviews and press conferences, helping with new media outreach and monitoring the Congressman in the news. In addition, the intern will help answer phones, sort mail, draft letters, attend hearings and briefings and conduct tours of the Capitol. New York ties are preferred, but not required. Applicants should send a resume, brief writing sample and three references to the Press Secretary, at: nyintern.coordinator@gmail.com.
The office of a Democratic Congressman from New York is seeking legislative Interns for Fall 2010 in Washington, DC office. Duties include, but are not limited to: working with the Chief of Staff, Legislative Director and Legislative Aides in drafting constituent correspondence, attending congressional hearings and briefings, answering phones, sorting mail and conducting tours of the Capitol. New York ties are preferred, but not required. Applicants must be current college students in order to qualify and should send a resume, brief writing sample and three references to the Internship Coordinator, at: nyintern.coordinator@gmail.com.
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) is seeking a highly-motivated, self-starting and detail-orientated individual for its Fall 2010 Internship Program. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending congressional hearings/briefings/seminars, and assisting in administrative operations. The internship is unpaid. Work may qualify for academic credit, depending on the requisites of the college or university. Please e-mail your cover letter, resume and a short writing sample to Mindy Reinstein at mindy.reinstein@mail.house.gov.
The office of Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) has openings for fall semester unpaid Interns. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting mail, attending briefings, drafting constituent correspondence,and providing assistance to the legislative staff. We will only consider applications from currently enrolled students (undergraduate or graduate level). Applicants must have excellent writing and communications skills. Colorado ties are preferred. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé and brief writing sample to jamie.lockhart@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Intern Application.”
Congressman Denny Rehberg is looking for two full time Interns for the Fall semester of 2010 in his Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will be a junior/senior in college with an interest in politics/government and possess the following skills: detail-oriented, friendly, motivated, self-starter, excellent research and writing skills and the ability to multi-task. Applicants with Montana ties are preferred but not required. Main duties include daily front desk operations (answering phones, greeting visitors, assisting in constituent correspondence), attending committee hearings as well as working directly with the Communications and Legislative Teams on various projects. Fall internships typically run from early September-December. The internship is unpaid but offers a great opportunity for students to learn the ins and outs of Capitol Hill. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Maddy Morris at maddy.morris@mail.house.gov.
A Midwestern Republican is currently seeking Internship applicants with a good work ethic to start immediately for the fall semester. This internship provides an opportunity to observe and interact with the inner-workings of a Congressional office, as well as provide learning opportunities though attending hearings, briefings, conducting tours of the Capitol, and assisting office staff with various duties and projects. Full-time interns will receive a one time stipend of $500 at the end of the internship. Interested parties should send a resume, cover letter, references, and a writing sample to hillinternship11@gmail.com. Midwest ties preferred but not required.
A southeastern North Carolina Democrat is seeking a fall Intern to work in the Washington, D.C. office. Applicants should have strong work ethic, attention to detail, and an upbeat personality. Tasks will vary, but include general office duties, research, constituent correspondence, attending congressional hearings, meetings and receptions, and database management. If interested, please send resume and cover letter, including availability and desired work schedule to mcintyreinternships@mail.house.gov. The position is unpaid.
The office of Congressman Buck McKeon (CA 25), Ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, is seeking unpaid Interns to fill positions for Fall/Winter 2010. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed. There will also be opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you. Candidates should be self motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Applicants must be able to make a minimum commitment of four days a week. California ties a plus. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mimma Faudale at mimma.faudale@mail.house.gov
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