We have a few opportunities listed below, but are currently in the process of adding more, so check back soon! You can always e-mail us at 48smitac@cardinalmail.cua.edu if you have a question concerning internships. We will always e-mail the member list when there are new internship opportunities available.

Posted January 15, 2010

Unpaid Interns - The office of Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01) is currently seeking 2 full-time interns for the spring semester of 2010 in the Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting constituent correspondence, and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are also given the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, detail oriented, and able to multi-task. This is an unpaid internship that, dependant upon your institution, may be eligible for college credit. Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to danielle.barrow@mail.house.gov .

Posted January 12, 2010

Intern - Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) is currently accepting applications for Spring interns. Responsibilities include: conducting Capitol tours, assisting with constituent calls and requests, handling flag requests, processing mail, researching legislative issues, and attending hearings and briefings. Southwestern Pennsylvania ties are preferred but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to michael.thom@mail.house.gov with ‘Internship’ in the subject.

Intern - Congressman Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) is seeking an intern for his Washington D.C. office to assist his staff with various legislative and administrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to legislative research, answering phones, opening and sorting mail, attending committee hearings and assisting the rest of the staff with day-to-day responsibilities. This internship is a unique opportunity for individuals to gain first-hand experience of the legislative process while working in a dynamic office environment. This position is unpaid, available immediately and subject to flexible scheduling. Interested individuals may fax cover letter and resume to (202)225-9681 or e-mail them to zach.agee@mail.house.gov.

Spring Interns - Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) is looking for Spring interns for his Washington DC office. Applicants should possess conservative values, be personable, and have strong writing skills. Duties include administrative tasks, attending hearings, leading capitol tours for constituents, and helping legislative staff with research on important projects. There will also be an opportunity to work on issues that interest him or her. Position is great for Capitol Hill experience. Start and end dates are negotiable and both part/full-time positions are available. Interested applicants should send resume and brief cover letter summarizing their interest in working for Rep. Graves to Caitlin.Callahan@mail.house.gov with “Spring Internship” as the subject.

Intern - The congressional office for New Jersey District 2 (NJ-02) seeks applicants for an intern position in the DC office for the spring 2010 semester, beginning in January and going through May. The ideal candidate will call New Jersey their home and possess an interest in politics. Current students and recent graduates are welcome to apply. A strong writing background is preferred. Our interns assist staff with giving tours of the Capitol, answering phones, data entry, sorting mail and general clerical duties. They will also occasionally attend public hearings or briefings and can conduct research for legislative staff. This is a good opportunity to see how a congressional office works. Additionally, interns will gain professional office experience useful for future career choices. Applicants must be available at a least two to three full days per week. Please email your resume and cover letter to NJ02Spring2010@mail.house.gov.

Internship - The office of Congressman Jeff Flake has an internship opening for the ‘winter semester’. The date range is January 4th through April 23rd, Monday through Friday. AZ ties encouraged. Please send resume and letter of intent to nikki.bullock@mail.house.gov (indicate INTERN in the subject line).

Internship - Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) is currently seeking interns for the spring 2010 semester for his Washington, DC, Springfield and Lancaster district offices. This internship will provide individuals 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. 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.

Internship (unpaid) - Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-OK) is currently seeking interns for the spring of 2010 for his Washington DC office. The internship involves assisting with incoming mail, researching legislative issues, attending lectures and hearings, giving tours, working with legislative staff on special projects and assisting with other general office duties. Candidates must be self-starters, detail oriented, have excellent writing and communication skills, and be able to multi-task. This is a great opportunity for college students and graduates seeking Capitol Hill experience. Please email your cover letter and resume to Jason.Grassie@mail.house.gov. Oklahomans are encouraged to apply.

Intern - Congressman John Boozman (AR-3) has an immediate opening for a Spring internship in his Washington, DC office. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, dependable, and professional individuals. Interns will have the opportunity to learn the legislative process and gain valuable Capitol Hill experience by assisting with administrative and legislative tasks, answering phones, sorting mail and conducting Capitol tours. Arkansas ties are encouraged, but not required. Interested candidates should send résumé and cover letter to catherine.mckinney@mail.house.gov.

Paid Internship - Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is seeking interns to work in his Capitol Hill office. Rep. McCarthy represents California’s 22nd Congressional District which includes most of Kern County, several communities in San Luis Obispo County and the Lancaster area of Los Angeles County. Recognized as a “rising star” by Roll Call, Capitol Hill’s newspaper, he serves on the Financial Services and House Administration Committees. As Chief Deputy Republican Whip, he also serves as part of the Republican Leadership team. Interns assist with policy research and projects, constituent services such as leading tours of the Capitol, and general office administrative duties. The internship is an excellent opportunity for college students to learn how Congress works. Join our dynamic office and experience first-hand the political and public policy process. Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Both paid and unpaid internships are available. To apply, please complete the internship application available on the website: www.kevinmccarthy.house.gov. Include days and times available, attach a resume, and send to marysue.englund@mail.house.gov.

Unpaid Intern - The Office of Congressman Bill Shuster (PA-09) is seeking unpaid interns for the Spring of 2010 in his Washington, DC office. Candidates should be self-motivated, team players that are ready to work in a faced-paced environment. The internship will provide individuals with an opportunity to gain a hands-on experience in a Congressional office while gaining a valuable understanding of the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: answering phones, sorting constituent mail, attending committee hearings and briefings for staff, data entry, and giving tours of the Capitol. Although this position is unpaid, we will work with the student to fulfill requirements for school credit programs. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and 1-3 page writing sample to PA09jobs@gmail.com with Spring Internship in the subject line.

Unpaid Internship - Republican Governor is requesting resumes for hard working, detail oriented, and self motivated students interested in a unique and active internship program in his Washington, D.C. Office. The candidate will gain valuable intergovernmental experience learning the state’s role in Federal Relations. You must be friendly, have basic administrative skills, and the drive to work hard in a small office environment. Please email resume to internship@nevadadc.org .

Unpaid Interns - The Office of Congressman Paul Broun (GA-10) is seeking unpaid interns for the Spring of 2010 in his Washington, DC office. This internship is a perfect opportunity to gain Capitol Hill experience for individuals with an interest in public policy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, greeting visitors, answering phones, sorting constituent mail, data entry, conducting Capitol tours, occasionally attending hearings, and assisting staff members. Applicants should have basic knowledge of the legislative system and possess strong organization and communication skills. Georgia ties are preferred but not required; energetic, hard working self-starters that have the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure are encouraged to apply. This position can be either full or part-time with flexible scheduling available. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to GA10internship@gmail.com, with “Spring Internship” in the subject line. No drop ins or phone calls please.

Unpaid interns - Republican Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) is seeking unpaid interns for the Spring of 2010. Candidates should have an interest in public policy. Interns will have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and briefings for staff members, assist in the constituent correspondence process, as well as assist with other constituent services. Responsibilities include: taking phone calls, processing constituent mail, and performing other general office duties. Applicants should be interested in the legislative process, enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working. Full or part time internships with flexible schedules are available. Candidates who reside in Virginia’s First Congressional District are preferred. Interested candidates should fax their resume and cover letter to (202) 225-4382 or email gordon.neal@mail.house.gov.

Spring Interns - The office of Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao currently has openings for Spring Internships in the Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors in the front office, organizing and distributing mail, managing tour requests of the Capitol and other government facilities, and assisting legislative staff in research and writing projects. Strong writing skills and Louisiana ties are desired. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to jobswithcao@gmail.com with “Spring Internship ‘10” for the subject line.

Paid Internship - A Midwestern conservative Republican is currently seeking pro-life conservative internship applicants with a good work ethic to start immediately for the winter/spring semester. This internship provides an opportunity to observe and interact with the inner-workings of a Congressional office, as well as provide learning opportunities though attending hearings, briefings, conducting tours of the Capitol, and assisting office staff with various duties and projects. Full-time interns will receive a one time stipend of $500 at the end of the internship. Interested parties should send a resume, cover letter, and references to hillinternship11@gmail.com. Midwest ties preferred but not required.

Unpaid Interns - Congressman C.W. Bill Young is seeking unpaid interns who are interested in gaining experience in a congressional office and assisting the Congressman with general intern projects. Main responsibilities include assisting the Congressman with a constituent survey, performing general office duties, drafting letters, researching legislative issues and conducting tours of the Capitol. Candidates should be self-motivated, flexible, responsible, enthusiastic, team-players and computer-literate. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking to gain academic credit and on-the-job experience with current legislative issues. Interested candidates should e-mail their cover letter and resume to Jenifer Nawrocki at jenifer.nawrocki@mail.house.gov.

Intern - The Susan B. Anthony List, a nationwide network of Americans dedicated to mobilizing and advancing pro-life women in politics, is currently seeking undergraduate and graduate interns. 
SBA List expects interns to be self-starters with good communication skills.  The ability to balance multiple demands and work with shifting priorities and deadlines is a must.  Interns must demonstrate ability to take initiative and a willingness to learn. Ideal candidates will have an interest in non-profit advocacy work and pro-life politics.
The internship requires organizational skills and assisting in the day-to-day operations of a non-profit organization. Duties are divided between typical daily administrative support and larger projects such as: event planning, fundraising, legislative and political research, membership correspondence, and drafting articles for our website and blog.
Hours are flexible; the office is open from 9:00AM – 6:00PM.  Our office is located in Arlington (1800 North Kent St. Suite 1070), one block from the Rosslyn metro station (blue/orange line).  Interns are paid!  The Susan B. Anthony List is also willing to work with students to gain college credit for their internship experience.  For more details, please see our website. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the attention of Rebecca Herr at rherr@sba-list.org.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Intern - The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is seeking unpaid interns for the communications shop. Preferred candidates should be self-motivated, team players who are willing to work in a faced-paced environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: drafting and editing releases and press items, answering phones, and updating media lists. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and writing sample to lboothe@nrcc.org. Please feel free to call Lisa Boothe (703) 338-3500 with any questions pertaining to the internship.

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In addition to the above opportunities, you can also check http://www.studentjobs.gov. The website is a great resource for finding internships, part-time and entry-level jobs within the Federal Government both paid and unpaid!