Program Description
The goal of this internship program is to provide an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and to instill a sense of public service. Interns will be regarded as full-time staff members and are expected to operate in that capacity.
Position Summary
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administrative duties such as managing the front office, giving tours, answering phone calls, and building the constituent database. This experience will equip interns with tools, skills, and experiences that can be readily applied to any future challenges or career endeavors. Interns are encouraged to express their particular interests and connect to staff members for advice and direction as they explore a career in government. Interns who demonstrate an ability to execute administrative duties with excellence will be given the opportunity to take on more substantive tasks related to policy. Interns report directly to the staff assistant.
Administrative Functions
- Responsibility for the front office
- Answering phones and inputting comments into a constituent database
- Providing excellent service to constituents over the phone and in person
- Giving tours to constituents
- Timely and accurate entry of business cards
- Running errands
- Special Projects
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Highly motivated with ability to multitask
- Superb writing ability and command of the English language.
- Comprehensive competence of database software and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Highly detail oriented and organized
- Professional telephone manner
- Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner
To apply for an internship in our Washington, D.C. office, please submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Bryant.Greene@mail.house.gov.
The deadline to submit applications for the summer internship program in Washington, D.C. is July 29th.