House GOP Jobs List -- August 20th, 2012

HOUSE GOP JOBS 8/20/2012 Internships- Congressman Randy Hultgren (IL-14) is now accepting applications for fall semester internships in his Washington, DC. The internship would open immediately for the Fall with some flexibility for start/end dates. Illinois ties are a plus but not required. Interns will be responsible for greeting visitors, answering phones, giving tours of the US Capitol, drafting correspondence, attending hearing and briefings, and assisting staff with policy-related projects. Resumes and writing samples should be sent to hultgrenresumes@gmail.com with the subject “Fall 2012 Internship.” 8/20/2012 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.comno later than August 31, 2012. 8/20/2012 Internship- Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-03) seeks interns for the fall semester starting in Aug. or Sept. Interns will work closely with our legislative staff. Day-to-day activities include answering phones, handling constituent mail, giving Capitol tours, and attending committee hearings. Applicants should be hard-working and motivated. Send resume and email to lara.driscoe@mail.house.gov with “FALL INTERNSHIP” in the subject. 8/15/2012 Paid Internship- A Midwestern Republican is currently seeking conservative internship applicants to start immediately for the fall. Interns will have an excellent opportunity to observe the inner workings of a Congressional office and assist staff with constituent services, communications, administrative tasks, and legislative research. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude. There is a $1,000 stipend, which will be paid upon completion of the internship. Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to midwestGOPinternship@gmail.com 8/15/2012 Internship – Representative Bill Johnson (06-OH) is currently seeking 2012 fall interns for the months of August 1st – December 20th. Responsibilities will mostly include, but are not limited to: greeting guests in the front office, answering phones, giving Capitol tours, attending and summarizing hearings and/or briefings for legislative staff, and performing various administrative tasks. Ohio ties are preferred, but are not required. The months of the internship may vary depending on the availability or school schedule of the applicant. If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to: intern.oh06@gmail.com 8/15/2012 Internship – Southeastern Pennsylvania Republican is hiring fall interns in his Washington, D.C. office. Interns are responsible for answering phones, sorting mail and faxes, giving tours of the Capitol, and assisting with constituent correspondence. Other tasks may include letter writing and assisting staff with various tasks. Intern candidates should be current or recent college students, regardless of major. Ties to southeastern PA and PA will be given priority. To apply please email your cover letter and resume to pacongressionalintern@gmail.com No phone calls or drop-ins please. 8/15/2012 Internship- The Office of Congressman Daniel Webster is accepting Fall 2012 internship applications. Duties include processing constituent correspondence, assisting legislative staff with research, answering phones, and giving tours of the Capitol. Ideal candidates should posses strong written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks on a deadline. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to christa.pearson@mail.house.gov with "Fall Internship" and your name in the subject line. 8/13/2012 Internship - The Office of Congressman Pete Olson (TX-22) is seeking interns for the Fall 2012 semester in the Washington, D.C. office. Day to day responsibilities include (but are not limited to) greeting constituents, answering telephones, sorting mail, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, assisting legislative staff with projects, attending Congressional briefings and hearings, and assisting with press activities. The ideal candidate will be a college student or recent graduate who is motivated; is detail-orientated; possesses strong organizational, communication and writing skills; has a positive attitude; and has the ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure and in a team environment. Texas ties preferred. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to thomas.divine@mail.house.gov with "ATTN: Intern Coordinator" in the subject line. 8/10/2012 Internship: The office of Congressman Tim Griffin (R-AR) 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 Arkansas ties are desired. Please note that this is an unpaid position. E-mail cover letter, resume, and references to catherine.reese@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship ‘12” for the subject line. 8/8/2012 Internship-Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) is seeking interns for August and the fall of 2012 to work in her Washington D.C. office. Candidates should have great communication skills, a positive attitude, diligence, and a desire to do excellent work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones and greeting visitors, leading Capitol tours, and researching and drafting constituent correspondence. There will also be opportunities to attend briefings and hearings on behalf of the staff. This is an unpaid position. Please send resume and cover letter to scheduler.dc@mail.house.gov with “Congressional Intern” in the subject line. 8/8/2012 Internship: The office of Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ 07), is seeking unpaid Interns to fill positions for Fall 2012. The office will need applicants to fill slots for August through December. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed. There will also be many opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you and accompany the Congressman to events. Candidates should be enthusiastic and flexible. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Work days and hours are very flexible. Please e-mail your resume to John Byers at john.byers@mail.house.gov. 8/8/2012 Immediate Internship Opening:Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-04) is looking for full or part time fall interns for his Washington D.C. office. Applicants should possess conservative values and hold strong written and verbal communication skills. Duties include (but are not limited to) performing administrative tasks, attending Congressional hearings, leading Capitol tours, answering phones, sorting mail, and assisting legislative staff with research. Start and end dates are negotiable. While this is an unpaid internship, we are happy to work with current students looking to receive college credit for their internship. Interested applicants should send resume and brief cover letter summarizing their interest in working for Congressman McClintock and availability to Chris.Tudor@mail.house.gov with “McClintock Fall Internship 2012” as the subject line. Please no phone calls, drop ins, or faxes. 8/8/2012 Internship –Congressman Bill Cassidy (LA-06) is looking for unpaid interns to begin at the end of August and serve through the Fall Semester. A qualified candidate will be well-organized, responsible, dependable, and have good oral and written communication skills. Duties will include answering phones, corresponding with constituents, sorting and distributing mail, leading Capitol tours, and aiding the Staff Assistant and Legislative Staff as necessary. No previous Hill experience necessary. Louisiana tied strongly preferred but not necessary. All interested applicants should send an email with your resume to Christine.lofgren@mail.house.gov 8/7/2012 Internship – Congressman Aaron Schock (IL-18) is looking for unpaid interns to begin in August and serve through the Fall Semester. 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. No previous Hill experience necessary. All interested applicants should fill out this form. 8/7/2012 Legislative Assistant – Congressman Bill Posey (FL) is seeking a Legislative Assistant to primarily handle space and military. LA will handle several other issues as well. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of Hill experience (one or more as an LA) and should be self-motivated and team-oriented. Duties include, but are not limited to developing legislative initiatives; monitoring Floor, committee, and regulatory activity; and working with constituents. Florida ties are preferred but not required. Interested applications should send a cover letter and resume to resumeFL15@mail.house.gov. Please put “Legislative Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls, faxes, or drop-bys please. 8/7/2012 Intern – The Office of Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) is seeking a full-time intern available immediately in his Washington, D.C. office. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing general constituent services including answering phone calls, sorting mail, and recording and reporting opinions on legislative matters; assisting constituents in their visits to Washington, D.C. including researching tourist locations, and giving tours of the Capitol; conducting research for staff members on various issues; working with the legislative team in drafting constituent correspondence; any other duties that may be assigned. Wisconsin ties and college students or recent grads are preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Bobby Hamill at robert.hamill@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship” as the subject. Note that the internship is unpaid and housing is not provided. 8/6/2012 Paid Internship- A Midwestern Republican is currently seeking conservative internship applicants to start immediately for the fall. Interns will have an excellent opportunity to observe the inner workings of a Congressional office and assist staff with constituent services, communications, administrative tasks, and legislative research. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude. There is a $1,000 stipend, which will be paid upon completion of the internship. Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to midwestGOPinternship@gmail.com 8/6/2012 Legislative Assistant– Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL) is seeking an experienced and innovative Legislative Assistant to handle economic, fiscal, and energy issues. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of economic policy experience and should be self-motivated, creative, and team-oriented. Duties include, but are not limited to developing legislation; monitoring relevant Floor, committee, and regulatory activity; regular interaction with constituents; and advising the Congressman and senior staff. Florida ties are preferred but not required. Interested applications should send a cover letter and resume to fl09jobs@gmail.com with “Legislative Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls, faxes, or drop-offs please.