Job Description
The Washington, D.C. office of Congressman Adam B. Schiff is (CA-28) is seeking professional, enthusiastic, and hardworking interns to assist staff with administrative and legislative work.
The Winter/Spring 2023 term runs from early January through late April and is open to undergraduate students and recent college graduates. Interns typically work three days per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules. Interns will receive a stipend. Academic credit is also available. We are anticipating a fully in-person or hybrid format, depending on the applicable public health safety guidelines for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
· Front office duties, including answering telephones, sorting mail, greeting visitors, and assisting with the Congressman’s meetings
· Compiling press clips and assisting the communications team
· Processing and drafting responses to constituent correspondence
· Attending briefings and conducting policy research as requested by legislative staff
· Performing various other tasks to ensure the office functions smoothly
To Apply
To apply for an internship with Congressman Schiff, please:
· Fill out the internship application form on our website
· Email a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (with your last name in the name of each file) to CA28.DCInternships@mail.house.gov
Please note that we always receive more applications than we can accommodate and that applicants with ties to the 28th District are given preference. Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Winter/Spring 2023 Application deadline: November 15, 2022