Republican Employment Opportunities for January 11, 2010

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Internships – Spring 2010

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA) has three full-time, unpaid internships available for the 2010 spring session in his Washington, DC office. Duties include answering telephones and greeting visitors, collecting constituent information, researching legislation and policy issues, drafting policy updates, attending briefings and hearings, and assisting communications, administrative and legislative staff. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. This is a great opportunity for college students and graduates seeking Capitol Hill experience. Virginia ties preferred, but not necessary. Interested students should submit a cover letter and resume to Carolyn Amirpashaie with “Internship” in the subject line by January 22nd. No phone calls please.

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.
Internships – Spring 2010

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.
Interns – Spring 2010

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.
Spring 2010 Internships

This is a great opportunity for college students and graduates seeking Capitol Hill experience. Virginia ties preferred, but not necessary. Interested students should submit a cover letter and resume to Carolyn Amirpashaie with “Internship” in the subject line by December 31st. No phone calls please.

Spring Press Internship

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA) has a full-time spring Press Internship available in a busy communications office in Washington, DC. The position is unpaid. Duties will include compiling and maintaining press clips, drafting press releases, listbuilding, planning press conferences/events, and performing administrative tasks. Qualified candidates must possess strong writing, research and communication skills, work well under tight deadlines, have excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, and possess a positive, cheerful, team-oriented attitude.

The ideal candidate will be a college or graduate school student with background or interest in journalism or communications. Virginia ties preferred, but not necessary. Interested students should submit a cover letter, two writing samples and resume to Carolyn Amirpashaie with “Internship” in the subject line by December 31st. No calls please.
Interns – Spring 2010

Congressman Posey is hiring interns for his Washington, D.C. office the spring semester. The internship will start the beginning of January. Interns will be responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, distributing mail and faxes), and assisting legislative staff with research and writing. Performing constituent services (giving Capitol tours and legislative correspondence) will also be an integral part of each internship.

Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressional proceedings. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability.

Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and will have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline.

Send resume and cover letter to Erin Houg with “Spring Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes please.
Spring 2010 Internships

The Office of Congressman Tim Johnson IL-15® is seeking intelligent and conservative minded individuals for spring 2010 internships. Duties include attending briefings on behalf of senior staff, assisting staff with policy research, as well as managing constituent contact and conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol.

Applicants should possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be self-motivated. Applicants should also have outgoing personalities and be able to problem solve and multi-task. District and Illinois ties are a plus but not required.

Applicant Instructions:

All interested persons should contact Alicia Thompson, Internship Coordinator for Congressman Tim Johnson, at 202-225-2371 or Alicia.Thompson@mail.house.gov. All applications should include a brief statement about why they want to work for Rep. Johnson and an up-to-date resume.

Interns – January 2010

The office of Congressman Mike Coffman (R-CO-06) is currently seeking a full-time interns beginning January 2010. You must be able to work from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, drafting letters, and aiding legislative or communications staff on special projects.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated, hard working, and detail-oriented. Colorado ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to Ashling.thurmond@mail.house.gov. No faxes, phone calls, or drop-offs please.

Spring Internship

The office of Congressman Tom McClintock (R-CA-04) is seeking conservative interns to begin in January 2010 and continue until May 2010 in the Washington, DC office. Position responsibilities include answering phones, sorting and drafting correspondence, giving Capitol tours, researching legislation, data entry, and any other duties as requested by staff members.

Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude. This internship is unpaid. College credit, if applicable, will be provided. The ideal candidate would work three full days a week or more. Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Kimberly Unitt-Zupkus with “Spring Internship” in the subject line.

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 Interns

The Office of Congressman McCaul’s Washington, D.C. office is looking for full-time, unpaid interns for the spring semester. The internship will start the beginning of January and last through May. Interns will be responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, passing out mail, distributing faxes), and assisting legislative staff with research and writing. Performing constituent services (scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence) will also be an integral part of each internship.

Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressional proceedings. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability.

Send resume and cover letter to Sally Stone with Spring Internship in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Committee Legislative Staff

House Natural Resources Committee Republicans seek experienced legislative staffer with expertise in energy (including renewable energy) and water issues. Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of Hill experience, strong research / writing / communications skills, and be able to manage multiple projects in high-pressure environment. Send cover letter and resume to GOPresourcesResume@mail.house.gov.

Committee Press Secretary

House Natural Resources Committee Republicans seek experienced Press Secretary to assist Communications Director in managing active media operation. Candidates must have 2+ years experience as press secretary. Hill experience strongly preferred.

Duties include: drafting press releases, statements, and op-eds; speaking on the record with reporters; pitching Ranking Member to national and regional media; and, proactively communicating Republican messages and agenda. Send cover letter and resume to GOPresourcesResume@mail.house.gov.

Interns – Spring 2010

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 (202) 225-4382 or email their resume and cover letter.

Unpaid Interns – Fall/Winter Semester

The Office of Congresswoman Candice S. Miller (MI-10) is currently seeking unpaid interns for late fall and winter semester. Responsibilities include answering phone calls, organizing and sorting mail, responding to constituent correspondence and aiding legislative staff with special projects.

Interns will also have the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings as well as conduct tours of the Capitol. This is a prime opportunity for college students and recent graduates seeking Hill experience. Michigan ties are preferred but not required. Please send a resume, cover letter and one writing sample to kyah.flickinger@mail.house.gov.

Congressional Internship – Spring 2010

Capitol Hill internship available for the spring semester to assist Congressman Ed Royce (CA-40) and his staff in the overall day-to-day operations of the office by answering telephones, greeting visitors, guiding tours of the Capitol, investigating constituent requests, and drafting responses.

As an intern, you will be assigned research projects as needed. Interns have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and otherwise take advantage of the unique perspective of Capitol Hill. We make it a priority to give our interns a first hand view of the legislative process and we make every effort to provide them with a worthwhile learning experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for current college students or recent graduates interested in obtaining Capitol Hill experience. Please email cover letter and resume or fax to (202) 226-0335.

Unpaid Internships – Spring 2010

Congressman John Campbell is now accepting applications for unpaid full or part-time internships during the spring 2010 semester. Duties include giving Capitol tours, answering phones, handling constituent correspondence, attending meetings, and assisting the Congressman’s legislative and communications staff.

The ideal candidate will be a college student with a demonstrated interest in politics and adherence to conservative principles. California ties are preferred, but not required. Interested students should fill out the internship application on Congressman Campbell’s website

Unpaid Internship – Spring 2010

The office of Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) is currently seeking full-time and part-time interns for the spring semester of 2010. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, drafting letters and aiding legislative staff on special projects.

Interns are encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, hard working, and detail oriented. Florida ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to Rachel_hedge@lemieux.senate.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please.

Spring Internships 2010

Press Internship

Internship – NRCC

The National Republican Congressional Committee Internship Program will provide students and recent graduates with knowledge and exposure to practical, campaign-style politics. Interns will be involved with helping in the day-to-day activities of the NRCC while also being encouraged to learn a skill by completing projects. Interns will be offered several opportunities to explore the sights of Washington, DC, through the internship program. We want to ensure that each intern takes away substantial knowledge and experience that will be useful in his or her future endeavors.

NRCC interns learn about campaign organization and management through hands-on experience. Our administration and finance internships are excellent opportunities to develop fund-raising and political skills; learn about finance and FEC compliance during an election season; conduct essential political research; make valuable political contacts; and become familiar with the DC political landscape. Although our positions are unpaid, educational credit is possible.

To apply please click the following link Internship or click on the Internship line at the bottom of the page on our website. Please submit application, resume and cover letter to resume@nrcc.org.

Spring 2010 Interns

The office of Congressman Buck McKeon (CA 25), Ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, is seeking unpaid Interns to fill positions for Spring 2010 (January – April). Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed and giving tours of the Capitol.

There will also be opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you. Candidates should be self motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Applicants must be able to make a minimum commitment of four days a week. California ties a plus. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mimma Faudale

Spring and Summer Interns

Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) is currently seeking spring and summer interns for his D.C. office. Primary responsibilities include staffing the front desk, answering phones, directly dealing with constituents, handling flag and tour requests, assisting with incoming mail, working with legislative staff on special projects and assisting them by attending hearings or briefings, and carrying out various other office duties. Interns will also conduct personal tours within the U.S. Capitol complex. They are expected to learn office procedures quickly and assume responsibility to keep up with the day-to-day needs of the office.

Congressman Burton’s dual role as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia and as Former Chairman and Senior Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government reform allows interns to meet and greet other Members of Congress as well as foreign leaders and policy experts when they come into the office for meetings with the Member and staff.

College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in interning for Congressman Dan Burton please send your cover-letter and resume via mail or fax. Please feel free to contact the Intern Coordinator with any questions.

Congressman Dan Burton
Attn: Intern Coordinator
2308 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2276
Fax: 202-225-0016

Unpaid Spring Interns

Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is currently seeking unpaid spring interns with conservative values, who are available to start in January or early February. Interns will be responsible for maintaining general front office duties including answering phones, conducting and scheduling tours, logging and writing office correspondence, and a variety of other administrative tasks.

Applicants should be detail oriented, punctual, and have excellent communication skills. Wisconsin ties are preferred. Interested candidates should direct their cover letter and resume to Joseph Zapf. No phone calls please.