DC Job Leads

July 8, 2010

Fall Internship – The office of Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (CA) is seeking a conservative-minded and enthusiastic fall intern to start in August . Duties include, but are not limited to, constituent correspondences, attendance at briefings, hearings, and meetings, assistance with legislative research, and aiding staff-members with various projects. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, detail-oriented, and professional . Strong oral and written communication skills are highly valued. California and district ties are preferred, but not required. Please email Justin.Ahn@mail.house.gov with a resume and a cover letter indicating your prospective duration of the internship.

July 5, 2010

Legislative Assistant - Rep. Frank LoBiondo is seeking an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle Healthcare, Environment, Education and other issues. The ideal candidate would have at least 2-3 years of Capitol Hill experience with strong knowledge of healthcare and other relevant issues. Please email cover letter and resume to NJ02vacancy@gmail.com.



July 1, 2010



Staff Assistant – Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) has an opening for a Staff Assistant in the Washington, DC office. This position assists in managing office functions, maintains office equipment, furniture, supplies, and filing systems. Assists with speech preparation, generates EORs, and works with graphics department. Processes large volume of tour and flag requests; staffs the front reception area, greets visitors and answers telephones; oversees Intern and Page program. Applicant must be extremely organized, a proficient editor, able to multi-task and is a self-motivated problem solver. Previous Hill experience is necessary, must have a positive attitude and Texas ties preferred. Email your resume to Janet.Diaz-Brown@mail.house.gov with the subject – Staff Assistant Position. No phone calls or drop-ins please.



Fall interns - Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) is currently accepting applications from current college students or recent college graduates wishing to gain experience in a fast-paced office for a full-time or part-time fall semester internship. We are seeking applicants with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a high degree of professionalism. In addition to supporting the legislative and administrative staff with day-to-day activities, interns will conduct Capitol tours, attend legislative briefings, assist with constituent calls and requests, process incoming mail, and conduct legislative research. The internship is unpaid, but students will have an opportunity to earn college credit and gain valuable Capitol Hill experience. Pennsylvania and district ties are preferred but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Caitlyn.Kelley@mail.house.gov with ‘Fall Internship’ in the subject.



Internship - Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) is currently seeking interns for the fall 2010 semester for his Washington, DC, Springfield and Lancaster offices. This internship will provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a Congressional office and a greater understanding of the legislative process. Intern responsibilities generally include answering phones, logging and drafting constituent correspondence, and aiding staff with various projects. Intern duties in the Washington, DC office also include scheduling and conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol building, and attending briefings and hearings. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and possess strong written and oral communications skills. Ohio ties are preferred, but not required. Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter and resume (including grade level, major and cumulative GPA) to Intern.OH07@gmail.com.



Interns - The White House Commission on Remembrance is a non-partisan government agency established by Congress to promote the values of Memorial Day and honor America’s fallen. The Commission is looking for an intern who has a heart for our mission and is willing to go above and beyond for a great cause. The intern will effectively operate as an administrative assistant and must have strong computer (MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and internet skills. Those who meet our qualifications will be contacted. Learn more about what we do at www.remember.gov. Please send resume and qualifications to: commission@remember.gov