Job Description
The Office of Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) is now accepting applications for a Summer 2025 scheduling & administrative intern in the Washington, D.C. office. This paid internship runs from early June through early August and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Congressman’s success by assisting with administrative tasks, incoming scheduling requests, and constituent services.
General hours for this internship are 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. Preference will be given to residents of Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, rising Seniors and spring 2025 graduates, and applicants with availability to work three full days or more a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, providing exceptional customer service at the front desk.
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls, take messages, and handle constituent inquiries efficiently.
- Assist with managing incoming mail and email, ensuring correspondence is logged and routed appropriately.
- Organizing, vetting, and tracking incoming meeting requests and invitations; assisting the Director of Scheduling with the Congressman’s daily and long-term schedules; maintaining all scheduling files; and other executive assistant and operations duties as needed.
- In coordination with the Director of Scheduling, acting as a point of contact for the Congressman’s staff, constituents, and external stakeholders regarding scheduling inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and friendly demeanor.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well with a team.
To apply for a scheduling & administrative internship with Congressman Schneider, please complete the internship application form on our website (https://schneider.house.gov/students/internships) by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 21, 2025. If you have trouble accessing the application form or have any questions, please email Matthew.Rodriguez@mail.house.gov.