HOUSE GOP JOB LIST August 5th, 2010

HOUSE GOP JOB LIST

August 5, 2010
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Fall Internships - The office of Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao (R-LA) currently has openings for Fall Internships in the Washington, D.C. office. The internship will provide college graduates and current students with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the workings of a Congressional office and knowledge of the legislative process. 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 cheyenne.steel@mail.house.gov  with “Fall Internship ‘10” for the subject line.

Fall Internship - Congressman Erik Paulsen’s office is currently accepting applications for unpaid internships in the District office in Eden Prairie, MN and in Washington, D.C. for the Fall semester. A Congressional internship offers applicants an exciting opportunity to support staff while learning about the daily operations of the Legislative branch. Interns will assist the staff with constituent services, communications, administrative tasks, and legislative research. Congressman Paulsen’s Internship Program is designed primarily for the educational benefit of the participant. Interns working in the District Office have the opportunity to contribute to the office’s interaction with the surrounding community through constituent services, local events, and community meetings. Interns in the Washington, D.C. Office will gain insight into the federal government and the legislative process by working closely with staff and attending hearings and briefings. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude. College credit, if applicable, will be provided. MN ties preferred but not required. Qualified applicants should go to www.paulsen.house.gov to fill out the application and send that along with, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to Krysta Carlson at Krysta.Carlson1@mail.house.gov.

Internships - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA) has three full-time, unpaid internships available for the 2010 fall 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 at Carolyn.Amirpashaie@mail.house.gov  with "Internship" in the subject line by August 13th. No phone calls please.

Internship - A Midwestern Republican is currently seeking internship applicants with a good work ethic to start immediately for the fall 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, references, and a writing sample to hillinternship11@gmail.com.  Midwest ties preferred but not required.

Fall 2010 Internship - Rep. Cynthia Lummis - Learn firsthand about inner workings of Congress as an Intern. Intern duties include answering phones, greeting constituents, drafting constituent correspondence, attending briefings, Congressional hearings, and preparing memoranda for the office. Attention to detail and professionalism are highly valued. Must be available Monday through Friday, 9AM to 6PM. College Credit available. Stipend Included. Send cover letter, resume, and one page writing sample to LummisOpening@gmail.com  Deadline is Aug 5th