US Association of Former Memebers of Congress (FMC) Internship Opportunities

Domestic Initiatives Intern
The U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) is seeking a highly qualified intern to support its Domestic Initiatives. The Association is a non-profit, bipartisan, and non-advocacy organization with a membership of over 500 former Representatives and Senators. In addition to its alumni activities for former Members, FMC serves as the secretariat for a number of major domestic and international programs engaging its membership and current Members of Congress.

Your tasks as an intern would be focused on aiding in event planning and support for FMC’s many programs, including the Common Ground project, Congress to Campus, the Annual Meeting and Charitable Golf Tournament, panels at the National Archives, and many other civically- or politically-minded events. We encourage you to browse our website to learn more. These events involve former and current Members of Congress, as well as other high-level government officials, leaders of the diplomatic community, and foundation/think-tank representatives. Other tasks vary, ranging from managing FMC’s social media, to providing office/administrative support, to writing/researching/editing information for the Association’s numerous programs. Interns will also attend and cover Association-sponsored events on Capitol Hill, and be responsible for drafting reports.

Because the Association plans numerous high-profile events, applicants must be comfortable interacting with VIPs; be extremely motivated, flexible, and responsible; and have an in-depth knowledge of internet research and MS Office programs. Familiarity with CRM databases, knowledge of German, Turkish or Japanese, and/or Capitol Hill experience is a plus.

Although this is an unpaid position, the Association’s balance of domestic and international programs provides invaluable experience in many applicable fields, and college credit is available.

International Programs Intern

The Congressional Study Groups of the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) is seeking a highly qualified intern to provide support for FMC’s Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe—as well as the Diplomatic Advisory Council (DAC). The role of the Study Groups is to link Members of the U.S. Congress with legislators and leaders of other countries, and to provide opportunities for lawmakers from abroad to speak candidly with U.S. lawmakers about matters of mutual importance. The DAC is an informal body comprised of current Ambassadors serving in the nation’s capital. The purpose of the DAC is to encourage quality dialogue between ambassadors and current and former Members of Congress. We encourage you to browse our website to learn more.

Your tasks as an intern would be focused on assisting in event planning for the Association’s international programs, including planning overseas study tours. These events and tours involve former and current Members of Congress, as well as other high-level government leaders, Embassy officials, and foundation/think-tank representatives. Other tasks vary, ranging from providing basic administrative tasks and office support to writing/researching/editing information for the Association’s numerous programs. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend and cover FMC sponsored events on Capitol Hill, and be responsible for drafting summary reports.

Because the Association plans numerous high-profile events, applicants must be comfortable interacting with VIPs; be extremely motivated, flexible, and responsible; and have an in-depth knowledge of internet research and MS Office programs. Familiarity with CRM databases, knowledge of German, Turkish or Japanese, and/or Capitol Hill experience is a plus.

Although this is an unpaid position, the Association’s balance of domestic and international programs provides invaluable experience in many applicable fields, and college credit is available.

Development Intern

The U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) is seeking a highly qualified intern to support and develop its fundraising and grant-seeking activities during the summer 2012 semester. Through this internship, you would hone fundraising skills that are in huge demand across the nonprofit sector today. As an intern, you would:

• Research potential funders (foundations, corporations, individuals, and public sources) and focus on those whose priorities match FMC’s mission
  
• Draft and edit grant proposals
  
  
• Explore creative ways to increase FMC’s visibility
  
  
• Utilize social media in an engaging and responsible way
  
  
• Work with staff on ways to further engage FMC’s Board of Directors, partners, membership, and donors
  
  
• Attend and report on events involving former and current Members of Congress, high-level government officials, leaders of the diplomatic community, and foundation/think-tank representatives
  
  
• Complete administrative duties as needed
  
  
• Take on other responsibilities as they develop, based on intern interest areas and organization needs

Because the Association plans numerous high-profile events, applicants must be comfortable interacting with VIPs; be extremely motivated, flexible, and responsible; and have an in-depth knowledge of internet research and MS Office programs (especially Excel and Access). Knowledge of German, Turkish or Japanese—and/or Capitol Hill experience—is a plus.

The Association is a non-profit, bipartisan, and non-advocacy organization with a membership of over 500 former Representatives and Senators. In addition to its alumni activities for former Members, FMC serves as the secretariat for a number of major domestic and international programs engaging its membership and current Members of Congress.

Although this is an unpaid position, the Association’s balance of domestic and international programs provides invaluable experience in many applicable fields, and college credit is available.

If you would like more information on the Association’s programs and events, please feel free to visit our website at www.usafmc.org.  If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter, writing sample, resume, and three references to Andrew Loeb Shoenig at ashoenig@usafmc.org. Please specify for which position you are applying. The deadline is August 1.