Congressional Internship Postings

Week of November 29, 2010

MEM-704-10

Democratic Member seeks Interns for Washington DC office. Interns will assist the Congressman and his staff in the overall day-to-day operations of the office by giving Capitol Tours (tour guide training will be provided), attending committee hearings and other meetings for staffers, conducting research, answering telephones, greeting visitors, and other duties as needed. We are a small, but fast-paced office and every effort will be made to give the interns a worthwhile learning experience. Internship positions are unpaid. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Applicants with Maryland ties are encouraged to apply. Applicant Instructions: Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter and resume to house.intern2010@gmail.com.

MEM-701-10

Learn about the inner workings of Congress with a fun and fast-paced office! Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Vice Chairman of the Democratic Caucus and a senior member of the Committee on Ways and Means has opportunities for unpaid Interns for the Spring 2010 quarter/semester in his Washington office. Responsibilities include general administrative tasks such as answering phones, sorting mail, entering constituent information into Capitol Correspond, and running errands. Interns also assist legislative and press staff with researching and analyzing issues for hearings, speeches, and talking points. Interns may have an opportunity to draft constituent letters, Dear Colleagues, press releases, briefing memos and statements for the Congressional Record. Applicants should be motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Applicant Instructions:
Spanish speakers and those with ties to Southern California are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to liz.delgado-steo@mail.house.gov with “Spring 2010 Internship” in the subject line.

MEM-700-10

Republican Congressman from Texas is looking for Full/Part-time unpaid Interns for Winter 2010/ASAP. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to have hands-on experience with all areas of the congressional office. Interns are responsible for answering phones, greeting constituents, giving capitol tours, and legislative projects as directed. In addition to these duties, interns will be able to attend committee hearings, congressional tours of various landmarks, and museums (such as the U.S. Holocaust Museum and the U.S. Supreme Court), and legislative briefings on the hill. Texas ties preferred. For more information, please email resume and cover letter to: drew.davidhizar@mail.house.gov.

MEM-699-10

A Midwestern Republican is currently seeking Internship applicants with a good work ethic for the Winter/Spring 2011 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.

MEM-688-10

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.

MEM-681-10

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.

MEM-666-10

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.



MEM-657-10

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.

MEM-642-10

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.