INTERNSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS:
Progressive New England Democrat is seeking current college students or recent graduates with immediate availability for full or part-time Internships in her Washington, DC office.
The Intern will assist in the day-to-day operations of a DC Congressional office including answering phones, supporting members of staff with constituent work and legislative research, and assisting with administrative activities. In addition the intern will serve as a tour guide of the United States Capitol to constituents visiting Washington DC.
Applicants should have excellent writing ability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Maine ties ideal, New England ties preferred.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to megan.garratt-reed@mail.
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The office of Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-7) is seeking Health Fellows for both the 2011 Fall semester and for Spring/Summer 2012. Duties include, but are not limited to, analyzing regulations and proposed bills, writing memos and attending briefings, and providing assistance to the legislative staff and communications staff. Applicants must have background in health policy including Medicare policy and financing, health insurance, and the Affordable Care Act. Excellent writing and communications skills a must, graduate degree preferred. No Hill experience necessary. This is an unpaid position. The office will consider a part-time position in conjunction with a graduate externship in health policy. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé and brief writing sample (500-1000 words) to hlleajob@gmail.com.
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The office of Congressman Dan Boren (OK-02) is seeking current college students or recent college graduates for an unpaid Fall Internship. Duties will include, but are not limited to: answering phones, processing mail, researching legislative issues, drafting correspondence letters to constituents, attending hearings and briefings, and conducting tours of the Capitol. Ties to Oklahoma are preferred but not required. If you are interested, e-mail a cover letter and resume to Heather.Dumont@mail.house.
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Ohio Congresswoman Betty Sutton is seeking current college students or recent graduates wishing to gain Capitol Hill experience in a fast-paced office for a full-time or part-time Fall Semester Internship. We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the legislative and administrative staff with day-to-day duties. Such duties include attending briefings, answering phones, giving Capitol tours, drafting constituent correspondence letters, doing legislative research and various other tasks. The internship is unpaid, but interns will gain valuable Hill and office experience and will have access to many unique Hill opportunities. Those with ties to Ohio or the 13th Congressional District are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a resume, cover letter detailing availability, two short writing samples and at least 2 references to InternOH13@gmail.com.
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The office of Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) has openings for Fall semester unpaid Interns. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting mailing, attending briefings, drafting constituent correspondence, and providing assistance to the legislative staff. We will only consider applications from currently enrolled students (undergraduate and graduate level). Applicants must have excellent writing and communications skills. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to tommy.walker@mail.house.gov
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) seeks a highly motivated, full-time Intern for fall 2011. Interns are responsible for both administrative and legislative duties. Administrative tasks include assisting the staff assistant with answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail, entering data, and drafting correspondence. Legislative support includes performing research, drafting public statements, prepping materials for hearings, attending hearings and briefings, reaching out to agencies and other congressional offices, and a host of various special projects. Candidates should be professional and possess strong oral and written communication skills, an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a good sense of humor. Ties to California’s 9th Congressional District are a plus but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to lee.internships@mail.house.
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Senior Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-27) seeks highly motivated, full-time Interns for fall 2011, with a start date of early August or September. Interns are responsible for both administrative and legislative duties. Administrative tasks include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail, and drafting constituent correspondence. Legislative support includes prepping materials for hearings, attending hearings and briefings, reaching out to agencies and congressional offices, and researching legislation for the Member and legislative Staff. Candidates should be professional, possess strong oral and written communication skills, have the ability to multitask, and have a good sense of humor. Ties to California’s 27th Congressional District are a plus but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to sinternships@mail.house.gov
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Moderate California Democrat is seeking college students or recent college for a full-time, unpaid Internship for this fall. We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the legislative and administrative staff with day-to-day duties. Such duties include attending briefings and hearings, answering phones, sorting mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, doing legislative research and various other tasks. Interns will gain valuable Hill and office experience, as well as have access to many unique networking opportunities. California ties are preferred, but not required. However, a good sense of humor is mandatory. Please send a resume and cover letter to californiamoderate@gmail.
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Intern, Press and Communications
The New America Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute that invests in new thinkers and new ideas to address the next generation of challenges facing the United States, is seeking a media-savvy self-starter to intern in the Media & Communications Department.
This is an unpaid position, and can be either part- or full-time. Candidates should be either enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program in communications, journalism or a similar field. Opportunities are available immediately for the fall semester.
Responsibilities
· Monitoring press coverage of New America staff, fellows, programs and initiatives – both mainstream media and the social web
· Drafting press releases
· Updating and monitoring New America's social web presence on Twitter and Facebook
· Assisting with list-building and contact management
· Short research and writing projects
· Light administrative and event staffing duties as needed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
· A keen interest in both public policy and media;
· Proven research, editing, and writing skills;
· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines;
· Knowledge of social media practices
· Experience with blogging, podcasting, and other online publishing; and
· The composure and professional demeanor to interact with all levels of the public policy community
Application Process
Due to the volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt.
Please e-mail a resume, cover letter and one writing sample to: siddiqui@newamerica.net. The subject line should read: "Intern, Press."
No phone calls please!
Intern, New Media & Communications
The New America Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute that invests in new thinkers and new ideas to address the next generation of challenges facing the United States, is seeking a tech- and media-savvy self-starter to intern in the Media & Communications Department. This is an unpaid position, and can be either part- or full-time.
Candidates should be either enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program in communications, journalism or a similar field. Opportunities are available immediately for the fall semester.
Responsibilities
· Maintaining and updating NewAmerica.net (including text, graphics, and video)
· Monitoring press coverage of New America staff, fellows, programs and initiatives – both mainstream media and the social web
· Updating and monitoring New America's social web presence on Twitter and Facebook
· Short research and writing projects
· Light administrative and event staffing duties as needed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
· A keen interest in both public policy and media;
· Proven research, editing, and writing skills;
· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines;
· Proficiency with HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, and basic video editing
· Experience with blogging, podcasting, and other online publishing; and
· The composure and professional demeanor to interact with all levels of the public policy community
Application Process
Due to the volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt.
Please e-mail a resume, cover letter and one writing or multimedia work sample to: schuler@newamerica.net. The subject line should read: "Intern, New Media and Communications."
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The American Silver Alert Coalition is seeking an unpaid intern for Fall 2011. The American Silver Alert Coalition is a network of senior citizen advocates seeking to pass state and federal legislation regarding Silver Alert, a program to help locate missing seniors. Interns will conduct legislative research, draft press releases and op-eds, and pitch news media on pending state and federal legislation. Prior Capitol Hill internship experience preferred. Strong social media skills required. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a entry-level position on the Hill but needs more experience on their resume than flags, phones and tours. Send resume and cover letter topress@silveralertbill.com or visit http://silveralertbill.
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