Internship with Representatitive Allyson Y. Schwartz

Internships

A Congressional internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, and observe first-hand how our government operates. I welcome and encourage all that are interested in either full or part-time internships in my Washington, D.C. or District offices to submit their resumes. Interns gain practical work experience by undertaking a variety of administrative and legislative responsibilities in the office.

Interns in the Washington office draft constituent correspondence, attend briefings and Congressional hearings, and prepare memoranda for me and members of my staff. Interns in the District offices conduct research, assist with constituent casework and draft correspondence. Interns in both offices maintain large responsibility for answering phones, data entry and general office systems operations. Interns are an important part of my staff.

Internships are available expressly for the purpose of furthering educational and professional objectives, therefore they are unpaid and usually awarded to undergraduate students and recent graduates.

Application Process

Both my Washington and District Offices are currently accepting applications for next semester.

Priority is given to applicants from Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, although all interested persons are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on an applicant's general office and computer experience, as well as an interview.

Please apply no earlier than three months prior to your start date. Congresswoman Schwartz’s office will not review applications until that time.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

David Linn
Staff AssistantDavid.Linn@mail.house.gov

David N. Linn, Staff Assistant

U.S. Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz

1227 Longworth House Office Building

Tel: 202-225-6111 | Fax: 202-226-0611

Email: David.Linn@mail.house.gov

Congressional Internship

The Office of Congressman Barney Frank seeks a full-time press intern to assist in a broad range of communications-related tasks. Duties including tracking broadcast radio and television stories, helping to set up press conferences, tracking press requests, maintaining the press calendar, drafting or copy-editing materials, transcribing and summarizing interview segments, conducting general or legislative research, updating the web site using a content management system, recording audio or video at events, processing video for upload to YouTube, and other tasks as needed.

The position requires strong writing and editing skills. General knowledge of the political process and national issues is essential. Additional familiarity with financial issues, economics, and LGBT issues is helpful.

Massachusetts experience is a plus.

This person will work closely with the Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director. A four to six-month commitment required.

This position will be excellent training for individuals wishing to pursue a career in political communications.
Interested candidates should send a resume and brief cover letter to ma04communications@gmail.com with the word “Internship” in the subject line.

Internship Opportunity with Congressman Larry Kissell (D, NC-8th)

We are currently accepting applications for internship openings in Congressman Kissell’s fast-paced Washington, D.C. office during the upcoming SPRING term (approximately early January through late May, 2012). Internship duties include, but are not limited to:

n  sorting mail;

n  drafting constituent response letters;

n  conducting legislative research;

n  answering phones;

n  compiling and entering data;

n  attending Congressional hearings and briefings;

n  leading Capitol visitor tours; and

n  performing other administrative tasks.

Successful interns will be goal-oriented self-starters with a professional demeanor and a good sense of humor. Additionally, excellent communication skills are highly valued in this position.  

While the internship is unpaid, interns will gain invaluable knowledge about Capitol Hill and the legislative process. This is a great educational opportunity for anyone interested in government, politics, public policy or law, and interns will be able to take advantage of the unique learning opportunities that abound throughout the Washington, DC area.

 Applicants can submit their resume with a cover letter stating their interest, experience, and availability to michael.brewer@mail.house.gov.

Internship with Congressman Clay

Interested in a Hill internship?
Congressman Clay is finalizing his list of interns for the Spring semester.

Interns work closely with legislative staff on important assignments, including Committee hearings, legislation, and special projects.

Information on our program can be found at http://lacyclay.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=77&sectiontree=4,18,77

Interested students should contact Anthony Clark at (202) 225-2406
 or anthony.clark@mail.house.gov

Spring internship program with Senator Amy Klobuchar

The Washington office of Senator Amy Klobuchar is currently accepting internship applications for the 2012 spring session. An internship with the Senator’s office is a terrific chance for students to gain first-hand experience with both the legislative process and constituent services in the United States Senate.

Interns assist the office in a variety of legislative and administrative capacities.  Interns support legislative staff by conducting policy research, attending briefings, and preparing for hearings. They are also asked to give tours of the U.S. Capitol to constituents and assist with constituent correspondence by letter, email, and phone.  During your time in the office, you will learn your way around Capitol Hill and become familiar with the daily operations of a senate office.

The spring internship runs from January through May (though we are flexible with start and end dates) and is available both part time and full time. If you will be attending classes while you are here we ask that you note that on your internship application, as well as what days and times you are available to work. We are happy to coordinate with educational institutions and students to develop internships for academic credit.

Materials required for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three References
• Short writing sample (from a previous internship or academic experience)
• Internship application form (available at http://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/internships.cfm)

If you would like to be considered for this program, please send your application materials by mail, email, or fax to:

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
c/o Internship Coordinator
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186

email: Maria_Laverdiere@Klobuchar.senate.gov.

The fall deadline for application materials is Dec 2, 2011.  Early applications are accepted.  Please be aware that due to security measures it may take mail through the postal system 2 or more weeks to reach our DC office. We recommend using the email address above to submit your application materials to ensure your application arrives in time. Students and recent college graduates with ties to Minnesota are strongly encouraged to apply, but all applicants are welcome.

Governor O'Malley Press Office Internship

Interested in an internship for the remainder of the semester?

Governor O'Malley's Press Office is looking for an intern: http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/NzD5sfKsxzMD/.

The work is interesting, the writing substantive, and an intern would responsible for a good variety of tasks. All of the people in the office are very welcoming and encourage informational interviews as well. They are looking to fill the position as soon as possible and are flexible on the ~15 hours per week.

If students have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with Elma Sakian.

Email: esakian@gmail.com

Capitol Hill Internships

I am pleased to offer congressional internships to those seeking legislative experience on Capitol Hill. Internships provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about the legislative process and to become more familiar with how our government operates. Interns in my office will work closely with our legislative and press staff on a variety of issues. In addition to their work with the staff, interns will be asked to perform various administrative tasks that generally include, answering the office phones, opening and distributing mail, and responding to constituent correspondence. Every part of the internship is crucial to the day-to-day functioning of the office. Internships are available year round and for variable lengths of time. Preference is given to those students and individuals from Arizona's 7th Congressional District, though consideration is given to all qualified applicants. Internships are unpaid. Interns will be responsible for all lodging and transportation costs.

Internship Sessions:

Spring: Jan 15th – May 7th

Summer: June 1st – August 15th

Fall: September 1st – December 7th

* The dates and hours of the internship are flexible.

Application Process

We are now accepting applications for Spring 2012 internships. Due to delays in mail processing at U.S. House facilities, all applications must be received via fax or email. Please send completed materials to the Internship Coordinator, Alyssa Adams, at Alyssa.Adams@mail.house.gov. To apply for an internship, an applicant must submit the following:

·         A cover letter which includes your interest in this particular office and your availability (dates and hours per week).

·         A resume

·         A short writing sample

·         An unofficial transcript

* Note: The information above is for interning in the DC Office only. For information on interning in either the Tucson or Yuma district office, please contact our Tucson district office at (520) 622-6788.

Capital Semester in Washington, DC

January 11 - April 28, 2012
Courses Accredited by Georgetown University
www.DCinternships.org/CS
Spring 2012 Early Application Deadline: October 1, 2011

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Capital Semester program combines a substantive professional experience in public policy, international affairs or economics for 25 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University.  This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

• Aerospace Industries Association
• American Legislative Exchange Council
• Children’s Rights Council
• Congressional Offices
• Eastman Kodak
• First Book
• Foreign Embassies
• Institute for World Politics
• New Leaders for New Schools
• Philanthropy Roundtable
• U.S. Department of Education
• U.S. Department of Justice
• U.S. Department of the Treasury

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• Internships - Competitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations and nonprofit organizations
• Classes - 12 credit hours in political science and economics and from Georgetown University
• Housing - Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
• Guest Lectures - With Washington’s top policy and economics experts
• Exclusive Briefings - At the World Bank, State Department, Pentagon and Federal Reserve
• Leadership & Professional Development - Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
• Networking - Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
• Scholarships - Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

APPLICATION INFORMATIONApplications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of November 1, 2011, but students are encouraged to apply by the early deadline in order to receive 5% off the tuition balance and priority consideration for scholarship awards and internship placement.  There is a substantial amount of scholarship funding available, and awards are made based on financial need and merit.

Details about the program and an online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS


Questions may be directed to Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Fund For American Studies
1621 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Part Time Position in Office of Prince George's County Councilman Mel Franklin

The Office of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin is searching for a Coordinator for the Prince George’s County Youth Commission.  This is a part-time position in a County Council office and is ideal for a matriculating college student, recent college graduate or graduate student who is interested in local government and youth organizing. 

Applicants with a focus in Political Science, Communications, Social Sciences, Law, Public Policy or related studies are preferred.  Applicants should be residents of Prince George’s County and have involvement and experience with student organizations at preferably both the high school and college levels, and an interest in government and the political process. 

If interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to bllaster@co.pg.md.us.

No phone calls please.

Internship with Congressman Brad Miller

The Office of Congressman Brad Miller is looking for a talented and hardworking intern to work in their office for the fall semester. Please send your resume and cover letter to Kristin Montgomery at kristin.montgomery@mail.house.gov before September 9^th. North Carolina ties are a plus. For more information about our office, please visit www.bradmiller.house.gov.

Internship with Congressman Steny Hoyer

Congressman Steny Hoyer is extending invitations to highly qualified students interested in working in an Congressional office in Washington, D.C. Applications are excepted on a rolling basis, however the deadline for Fall internship applications is the last week in August. Students are encouraged to apply.

Congressman Hoyer’s Personal Office

1705 Longworth HOB

Supervisor: Caren Howard

Description:

Interns will work in a fast-paced Congressional Office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress. Unique opportunity to learn the particular role and responsibilities of the U.S. House Majority Leader in Congress. Interns will gain practical experience while assisting personal office staff, and have the opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the Legislative branch.  Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents, handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting legislative research, and assisting with correspondence. Opportunities to attend Capitol Hill briefings, congressional hearings, receptions, and press events.  

Qualifications:

Interns must be sharp, have good inter-personal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.  Successful interns will be able to find information with little assistance, be observant and self-aware, require minimal supervision, and be able to both work independently and coordinate with others as necessary.  Applicants should have working knowledge of current events and policy topics, as well as a willingness to do mundane tasks as needed, as well as have an interest in public service or government.  Strong attention to detail and instructions a must. Fifth district residency a plus.

Requirements:

College-level students or recent college graduates.  Ability to commit at least two full days a week,  9-6pm from August to December. Proficiency in MS Office.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to: hoyer.internships@mail.house.gov.

National Clandestine Service (NCS) Internship Program

One of the four branches of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the National Clandestine Service (NCS) strengthens national security and foreign policy objectives through covert action and the clandestine collection of human intelligence.

The highly competitive National Clandestine Service (NCS) Internship Program gives a limited number of talented undergraduate students the opportunity to work in supporting the NCS mission of collecting human intelligence on critical international developments. Interns are required to work two 90-day summer internships or a combination of one summer and one semester internship prior to graduation from a four-year accredited American college or university.

Duties:

Through your involvement with the NCS Internship Program, you will:

• Gain practical work experience that complements your academic studies by tackling increasingly challenging assignments that relate to your college major
• Assist highly skilled professionals within the intelligence community in attaining mission objectives

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship
• Completion of at least one full year of undergraduate education at an accredited U.S. college or university
• A strong academic record (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Ability to successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and an extensive background check

Salary: $39,500/year (prorated)

Location: Washington, D.C.

Deadline: September 15, 2011 (for Summer 2012)

Website: Visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/ncs-intern.html

Contact: (703) 482 0623

Internship with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer

The internship will provide the student with real life experiences while gaining knowledge of how the legislative process and government operate.  Interns will have the opportunity to live and work in a political environment. This is an un-paid position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to communicate well with constituents, complete various office duties and administrative tasks, perform research, write briefings and memos, attend hearings, give tours of the US Capitol, and experience the city of DC.
 
Competencies Expected:
Communicate information in user-friendly terms and language. Have well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Windows operating system
Ability to recognize, initiate and complete various tasks around the office
Understand basic political policies
Exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and timeliness
Exhibit positive constituent relations skills
Exhibit a willingness to learn and engage in the political process
Ability to work in a team environment
Understanding of current events
Basic writing skills
Effective communication skills

Email résumé and cover letter to Kristina.Weger@mail.house.gov

U.S. Department of Justice Internship Opportunity

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) of the United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division, is seeking applications from energetic, organized, and detail-oriented first, second and third-year law students, undergraduate students, and graduate students to fill intern/extern openings. Unpaid positions are available during academic semesters and summers. Many interns/externs receive academic credit for their experience.

Who may apply?
Junior and Senior undergraduate Students, graduate students and first (second semester only), second and third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Undergraduates and graduate students with a strong writing background and an interest in international matters and criminal law may be particularly interested in these positions. Knowledge of a foreign language is desirable but not essential. United States citizenship is required. A background check and a drug test are part of the application process.


Application Process 
Please apply by email and list on the subject line of the email the semester for which the internship is sought (W--Winter/Spring, S-Summer, F-Fall); student status (U-undergraduate, Ggraduate, L-law); Team Preference (per above), and any language(s) spoken. Please submit the following attachments:
(1) resume (should reflect GPA and/or class rank);
(2) short writing sample, 5 pp or less (excerpt OK);
(3) transcript(s); and,
(4) at least two references who are familiar with the applicant’s research, writing and
organizational skills.

Applications should be e-mailed to OIAIntern@usdoj.gov, with the subject line filled out
per above (e.g. S; UG; Tm 3; Spanish). Applications for the Summer are due by the end of
January; for the Fall by the end of May; and for the Winter by the end of September.

If one of OIA’s Teams wishes to interview an applicant, the Team will contact the applicant directly. Selections typically are made by March 1 for the summer, July 1 for the fall, and November 1 for the winter. Due to the volume of applicants, not every applicant will receive an invitation to interview or a personalized response to their application.

For consideration to serve as an intern with other sections in the Criminal Division or with
another Division (Civil, Antitrust, Tax, etc.) in the Department, as well as for information on
other compensated and uncompensated student programs, see http://www.usdoj.gov/careers/ .

Fall 2011 Congressional Internship with Rep. Grijalva

Internship
Congressman Grijalva is seeking interns for the upcoming fall semester. Internships provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about the legislative process and to become more familiar with how our government operates.

Interns will work closely with the legislative and press staff on a variety of issues. In addition to their work with the staff, interns will be asked to perform various administrative tasks that generally include, answering the office phones, opening and distributing mail, and responding to constituent correspondence. Every part of the internship is crucial to the day-to-day functioning of the office.

Internships are available year round and for variable lengths of time. Preference is given to those students and individuals from Arizona's 7th Congressional District, though consideration is given to all qualified applicants. Internships are unpaid.  Interns will be responsible for all lodging and transportation costs.

Internship Sessions:
Spring: Jan 15th – May 7th
Summer: June 1st – August 15th
Fall: September 1st – December 7th
*Note: The dates and hours of the internship are flexible.


Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva
Congressman Grijalva is serving his 5th term in the US House of Representatives and regularly receives the top rating for the most progressive member of Congress.  He serves on the Committee on Education and Labor and Committee of Natural Resources, of which he is Ranking Member of the National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee.

In addition, he plays several leadership roles throughout Congress: he serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and was appointed Senior Whip for the Majority Whip’s Operation.

Congressman Grijalva has been an ongoing advocate for economic justice, the environment, civil liberties and universal health care. In addition he supports redeployment of our troops out of Iraq and return to their families and loved ones.  Representing the 300 miles of the US Mexico border, he is a firm supporter of humane comprehensive immigration reform.

Application Process
Applications are now being accepted for the fall and spring internships. Due to delays in mail processing at U.S. House facilities, all applications must be received via fax or email. Please send completed materials to (202)225-1541 or Alyssa.Adams@mail.house.gov, addressed to Internship Coordinator.

To apply for an internship, an applicant must submit the following:
-A cover letter which includes your interest in this particular office and your availability (dates and hours per week).
-A resume
-A short writing sample
* Note: The information above is for interning in the DC Office only. For information on interning in either the Tucson or Yuma district office, please contact our Tucson district office at (520) 622-6788.