Republican Study Committee Jobs Listing -- July 30th, 2012

Staff Assistant – Oklahoma Republican seeking a staff assistant. Duties include general office management, answering phones, processing mail, scheduling Capitol tours and White House tours, supervising interns, and assisting staff and Member as necessary. Oklahoma ties are required. Please send a resume and cover-letter to sean.murphy@mail.house.gov No walk-ins or phone calls, please. Staff Assistant – The Office of Congressman Frank Guinta (R-NH) is seeking applicants for a Staff Assistant position. Applicants should be able to start immediately. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, handling flag and tour requests as well as drafting constituent correspondence. Ideal candidates will possess a highly motivated attitude, ability to work independently and be proactive. Please, no call ins or drop by’s. This position will last through the remainder of the 112th Congress. Interested applicants should send their resumes to Jay Ruais at jay.ruais@mail.house.gov. Legislative Assistant – Rep. John Culberson is seeking a Legislative Assistant. The position requires in-depth knowledge of homeland security and immigration issues. This is NOT an entry-level position; at least two years of previous Capitol Hill experience as a Legislative Assistant or equivalent is required. Qualified candidates should be strong writers, possess the ability to work on several projects simultaneously, and be able to communicate clearly in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities will include developing and planning legislative initiatives, monitoring developments within Committees and on the House floor, and regular interaction with constituents. Houston ties are preferred but not required. Interested applicants should email a resume and two short writing samples to tx07jobs@mail.house.gov. Please include the words “LA Position” in the subject line. No phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins, please. Legislative Correspondent – A Conservative Republican Member is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to manage all aspects of constituent correspondence in his DC office. Interested applicants will have knowledge of the legislative process, excellent writing and organizational skills and a strong attention to detail. Duties include, but are not limited to, sorting incoming letters and emails, tracking and assigning mail through IQ, drafting and sending timely responses, and preparing weekly mail reports. Texas ties are a must. Interested applications should send a cover letter and resume to TexasLCPosition@gmail.com with “Legislative Correspondent” in the subject line. Legislative Correspondent – Western Republican seeking a Legislative Correspondent. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills and be able to manage an intense correspondence program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to sorting mail, drafting correspondence, creating mail reports, writing proactive mailers, and briefing the Member on trends in correspondence. Additionally, this position assists legislative staff with various tasks including research, meeting with constituents and interested parties, attending briefings and preparing the Member as assigned. Western ties are preferred but not required. The desired candidate will have previous Hill experience and familiarity with iConstituent or IQ. Please send a cover-letter, resume and two writing samples to westernstatereplc@mail.house.gov. No walk-ins or phone calls, please. Internships – The office of Congressman Robert Latta (OH-5) is looking for interns for the fall of 2012 for our Washington, D.C. office. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidates will have excellent research and writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. These are unpaid positions, but interns will have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill, learn about the legislative process, and attend briefings of interest. Responsibilities include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative and communication staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Erin Partee at erin.partee@mail.house.gov. Ohio ties are preferred, but not required. Internships – Congressman Patrick McHenry's Washington DC office is seeking hard working, conservative interns for a full time internship during the fall of 2012. Recent graduates interested in gaining valuable experience in a Congressional office are strongly encouraged to apply. Intern responsibilities include attending hearings and briefings on behalf of staff, assisting with legislative and press research, and drafting letters to constituents. Interns will also be expected to lead constituents on tours of the US Capitol and manage constituent communication via mail and phone. North Carolina ties are preferred but not required. This is an unpaid position. If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to NC10interns@gmail.com. No phone calls please. Internships – A Republican Congressman from California is currently looking for unpaid interns to begin in August. Daily duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, distributing mail, conducting Capitol tours for constituents, attending hearings and briefings, and assisting legislative staff with various projects. Ideal candidates should possess excellent oral and written skills and be comfortable in a fast-paced working environment. California ties are preferred, but not necessary. If interested, please email a resume, cover letter, and list of references to resumeslhob@gmail.com. Internships – A Conservative Congressman from the East Coast is currently looking for unpaid interns to begin this fall. Daily duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, distributing mail, conducting Capitol tours for constituents, attending hearings and briefings, and assisting legislative staff with various projects. Ideal candidates should possess excellent oral and written skills and be comfortable in a fast-paced working environment. If interested, please email a resume, cover letter, and list of references to 01goprep@gmail.com. Internships – The Office of Congressman Daniel Webster is accepting internship applications. Duties include processing constituent correspondence, assisting legislative staff with research, answering phones, and giving tours of the Capitol. Candidates should have strong written communication skills. Please send resume and cover letter to andrew.tyrrell@mail.house.gov. Internships – Congressman Trent Franks of Arizona's 2nd District is seeking interns for his Washington D.C. office. Internships provide an excellent opportunity to see firsthand the legislative process in action. Responsibilities include managing the front office by answering phone calls, sorting mail, supervising all tour requests and greeting constituents and guests. You will also assist staff with logistics for briefings and research in your area(s) of interest. Interns are always encouraged to attend hearings, briefings and other Congressional proceedings in hopes of getting a complete view of work on the Hill. We look for driven, detail-oriented interns with a positive attitude & excellent organizational skills. Internships are available on a part-time and full-time basis and are unpaid. We are flexible with start and end dates. To learn more about the Congressman and his office please visit his website. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Anna Hurley at anna.hurley@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship" in the subject line. Internships – Congressman Bobby Schilling (IL-17) seeks interns available immediately. Daily activities include but are not limited to answering phones, distributing and sorting mail, greeting guests, entering constituent information into IQ, giving tours, and assisting staff members with various assignments. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in government and politics and needs to be motivated, dedicated to the office, friendly, personable, and possess a good sense of humor. Please send your resume and cover letter to claire.repass@mail.house.gov . Preference given to candidates with Illinois ties. Part time/ full time available. Internships – The Office of Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, conservative individuals for fall internships. This internship provides ample opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Duties include answering phones and mail, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol, and assisting staff members and Congresswoman Herrera Beutler with achieving our legislative goals and constituent outreach. Applicants must be self-motivated and work well in a team setting. Strong writing and communication skills are also a must. Third District/Washington (State) ties are a plus. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to drew.griffin@mail.house.gov. Internships – Representative Bob Gibbs (OH-18) is seeking full-time interns to work in his Washington D.C. office for Fall 2012. DC internships with Rep. Bob Gibbs provides you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a Congressional office, an essential experience for anyone interested in a career in government or public affairs. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting staff with legislative research, attending hearings and briefings and writing letters and press releases. Interns also give constituents tours of the US Capitol Building, manage incoming phone and mail requests among other projects. Internships are unpaid. Please email a resume, cover letter and a list of references to Meghan Keivel at Meghan.Keivel@mail.house.gov. Internships – Conservative Republican member is looking for unpaid interns to work July 30 through August 31. A qualified candidate will be well-organized, responsible, dependable, and have good oral and written communication skills. Duties will include answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, leading Capitol tours, and aiding the Staff Assistant and Legislative Staff as necessary. Interested applicants please email texasintern2012@gmail.com. Internships – Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s (MO-4) Washington, D.C. Office seeks conservative, hard-working, and energetic interns who can commit full or part time for fall 2012 internships. College students or recent graduates interested in learning more about government while also taking an active role serving the constituents of Missouri’s 4th District are invited to apply. Interns will have varied responsibilities, including welcoming meetings and guests, answering the telephone, supporting legislative staff with research, drafting letters, and processing data, giving Capitol tours, and providing other administrative support as requested. Interns will be given opportunities to attend committee hearings and educational briefings to deepen their understanding of current policy debates and conservative philosophy. All conservative students are welcome to apply. Interested applicants should send a cover letter outlining their motivation to intern and their availability, along with a résumé and an academic/professional reference to internsmo04@gmail.com. Questions can be directed to Leanna in Congresswoman Hartzler’s office at 202-225-2876. Internships – Congressman Crawford is seeking interns for his Washington, D.C. office for the fall 2012 semester. In his DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for qualified college juniors and seniors, or recent college graduates.Duties include but are not limited to: answering phones, running errands, researching legislation for the Member and legislative staff, leading Capitol tours, attending hearings and briefings, and answering constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session. Applicants should possess a great work ethic; have agreeable communication skills, and strong writing skills. Arkansas ties are ideal, but are not required. Interested candidates should e-mail their cover letter and resume to: ar01jobs@gmail.com no later than August 31, 2012. Internship – A Republican Congressman from Florida is seeking a full time paid Intern for the Fall. As this is a paid internship, we do not offer college credit. The position begins in early/mid August and continues through December. Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will be responsible for answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, running errands, and aiding the Staff Assistant and Legislative Staff as necessary. Interns will often act as a direct liaison between the Member and constituents, so a professional and friendly attitude is a must. Additional duties may be assigned according to an intern’s performance. Must be highly motivated and detail oriented; possess a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills and effective communication skills; and able to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. Florida ties are preferred, but not required. Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume to katie.mcauliffe@mail.house.gov. Internships – Congressman Steve King is looking to fill Fall internship positions in his Washington, DC office. The internship will end in December 2012. Applicants should be committed, pro-life conservatives with strong writing skills. Ideal candidates will also be personable self-starters able to multi-task and work well under pressure. Iowa ties are a plus. Duties include answering phones, sorting mail, leading capitol tours, drafting constituent mail and helping legislative staff with research & writing projects. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter explaining their interest in working for Congressman King to ia05.interns@gmail.com with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. Internships – Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA) is looking for unpaid interns to begin in mid-to-late August and serve through November/December. A qualified candidate will be well-organized, responsible, dependable, and have good communication skills. Duties will include answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, research, attending hearings, leading Capitol tours, and aiding the Staff Assistant and Legislative Staff as necessary. Georgia ties are not necessary. All interested applicants should send a copy of their resume and a brief cover letter of their interest to chase.murray@mail.house.gov. Internships – The office of Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) is looking for interns for the spring of 2012 for our Washington, D.C. office. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidates will have excellent research and writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. These are unpaid positions, but interns will have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill, learn about the legislative process, and attend briefings of interest. Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative and communication staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Jason Capeheart at jason.capeheart@mail.house.gov. Texas ties are preferred, but not required. Internship – The office of Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) is looking for a new media intern for the spring and summer of 2012 for our Washington, D.C. office. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidates will have a background in journalism or public relations with a new media focus and a strong interest in digital media. A basic knowledge of graphic design, video, audio, and/or photography and editing in those mediums is a must (i.e. PhotoShop, Premier Plus, etc). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: drafting/distributing social media posts; monitoring social media and other news sources; attending press conferences & briefings; and working with the Press Secretary on photography and editing. This is an unpaid position; interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Jason Capeheart at jason.capeheart@mail.house.gov. Texas ties are preferred, but not required. Internships – The Office of Congressman Joe Barton is seeking qualified full time interns for the Fall semester. In addition to assisting staff with administrative duties, interns will have the opportunity to attend briefings, assist legislative staff with research and guide constituent tours. Texas ties are a plus. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and references to, BartonDC.Interns@mail.house.gov. Please also include your dates of availability. Internships – The office of Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) is looking for interns for the fall semester in his Washington, D.C. office. Interested candidates must be professional, reliable, self motivated, flexible, and able to exercise good judgment. Responsibilities include answering phones, drafting letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings and hearings as needed, giving tours of the Capitol to visiting Second District constituents and some administrative duties.If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to tx02internships@gmail.com. For more information, please call our D.C. Intern Coordinator, Darby Stogner at 202-225-6565.