Congressional Internships
The Office of Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) is seeking qualified interns for the upcoming Spring semester to serve in her Severna Park and Suitland District Offices. Applicants should have a familiarity with the legislative process, have a desire to learn while being a part of a hardworking team, and be dedicated to serving the citizens of Maryland. Interns from the 4th Congressional district strongly preferred.
District Office Internships
Constituent Service Internship
In addition to many of the responsibilities above, constituent service interns will work primarily in our District Offices to assist Constituent Service Representatives. Responsibilities include assisting with constituent files, gathering information from different agencies, and answering constituent calls. Students or recent graduates with Social Work degree preferred but not required.
Outreach Internship
The Outreach Intern supports the team with a variety of outreach projects and activities, including event planning, and advocacy communications. The Outreach Intern also conducts project research using the web and traditional sources such as booth set up at events. S/he helps develop several databases and lists of state, local/civic, and federal organizations and government agencies. S/he must monitor local and national media through print, online/blog and television news media. The Outreach Intern also responds to outreach-related initiatives and assists with general outreach efforts.
Qualifications
ü Exceptionally good written and verbal communications skills
ü Extremely well organized and ability to research
ü Attention to detail; ability to manage many projects simultaneously
ü Community involvement or volunteer experiences
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and maximum 1-page writing sampleLesley.Pena@mail.house.gov
Deadline to apply: EXTENDED TO FILL POSITIONS
Office locations: Severna Park, MD and Suitland, MD
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