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WORKING IN THE DISTRICT
Internships and Opportunities in D.C. ---------------------------------------------------------- Fall Internships Congressman Charlie Dent Contact Dennis Petersen 202-225-6411 (phone), Dennis.Petersen@mail.house.gov Congressman Doc Hastings
Job Summary Northwest Republican Member is currently seeking an intern for the fall semester. Responsibilities include conducting legislative research, drafting constituent correspondence, attending hearings and briefings, and providing administrative office support. Candidates must be a team player, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and possess strong writing and communication skills. Applicant Instructions: Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: kate.woods@mail.house.gov Senator John Ensign Senator John Ensign is currently seeking qualified interns for the fall 2008 and spring 2009 terms at both his Washington, D.C. office on Capitol Hill and State offices. Freedom's Watch has an immediate need for an intern in our political department. The internship is paid and includes transportation benefits. We are busy promoting a conservative agenda during the upcoming election and need your help Mercatus Center at George Mason University
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is seeking a Development Intern for summer 2008. The Development Intern would play a vital role in assisting the Development Team in planning our monthly donor events & high-dollar donor retreats, creating fundraising strategies, researching current and prospective donors, and other activities. The Development Intern would work a minimum of 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. The position is unpaid with opportunity for advancement. For more information about the Mercatus Center, please visit www.mercatus.org. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Kristine Esposo at kesposo@gmu.edu. Fall Internships Foundation for Defense of Democracies Please see our website for more information regarding FDD at www.defenddemocracy.org. FDD is metro accessible-located within walking distance from DuPont Circle on the red line and Farragut West on the blue and orange lines. Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Intern Coordinator P.O. Box 33249 Fax: (202) 207-0191 E-mail: brandi@defenddemocracy.org Constitutional Sources Project The Constitutional Sources Project is recruiting interns with an intense interest in Constitutional text and interpretation. Available positions include two to three unpaid interns to assist staff in acquiring and verifying the legitimacy of digitized Constitutionally-related materials, which will be made available to thousands of users, including Supreme Court Justices and Members of Congress. Please send a resume, a cover letter indicating your interest in the project, and a 3-5 page writing sample on a Constitutional issue of your choice to Eleesha Tucker at etucker@consource.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted about personal interviews. Click here for full description Bluefront group specializes in public affairs and strategic communications consulting, and has produced award winning television, radio, and print advertising for political and corporate clients. Media Intern would work closely with partners and staff and would have a range on responsibilities. Looking for part time or full time. Please email Annie Kelly akelly@dmm-media.com with you resume or any questions. Republican Jewish Coalition With the upcoming 2008 presidential election fast approaching, the Republican Jewish Coalition is seeking dynamic, highly-motivated college students with a passion for politics for our Spring, Summer, Fall internships. Headquartered on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the Republican Jewish Coalition is one of the fastest growing Jewish organizations in the country with over 30,000 members, 4 regional offices and 44 chapters. Students will have the opportunity to get real-time, hands-on experience working with seasoned political professionals in: --> grassroots operations --> media relations --> event planning --> congressional affairs --> fundraising Financial compensation or class credit available. Send a resume and cover letter to Seth Harlan at sharlan@rjchq.org. Or for more information call: 202-638-2909 x107. *You do not have to be Jewish to apply.
Senator Bunning (KY) Senator Bunning (R-KY) is seeking interns for both the fall and spring semesters. Check out http://bunning.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Services.Internships Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-5) The office of Congressman Doug Lamborn is looking for bright, motivated students to work in our DC office. This internship would provide students a great opportunity to better understand our legislative process as well gain political experience. Intern responsibilities would include: assembling press clippings, contacting media outlets, and handling constituent correspondence via mail/ telephone. Intern candidates from Colorado will be given preference. For further information, please contact Dan Nordberg at (202)225-4422. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) Congressman Jim Sensenbrennner (R-WI) is seeking interns for both the fall and spring semesters. If interested, please fax resumes to Brian at 202-225-3190 or email to Brian.Amen@mailhouse.gov Mike Rogers (R-AL) The office of Congressman Mike Rogers is looking for students eager to learn about the legislative process. An internship will put students in positions to make professional contacts in Washington, DC and grasp a full understanding of the legislative side of our government. Interns will be assigned to a variety of tasks that will vary on a daily basis. To learn more about Congressman Mike Rogers, please go to his webpage, http://www.mikerogers.house.gov/ Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN) The office of Congressman Zach Wamp is seeking qualified interns. The internship would provide valuable career-building experience by assisting in daily Congressional office duties, helping with constituent communication, and aiding legislative and communications staff on special projects. This internship requires a minimum of 3 half-working days per week. Please contact Emily Hall at ehall@mail.house.gov
Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL-13)
Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is currently accepting applications for an unpaid internship in his Washington D.C. office. Resumes are also being accepted for Summer & Fall Internships. Duties will include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, conducting capitol tours, constituent services, mail processing, and legislative research support. Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, as well as an interest in government. Rep. Jim Gerlach (PA) The office of Jim Gerlach is seeking applicants for both the Fall and Spring Semester. Interns will assist in research, administrative duties, attending hearings and providing tours of the Capitol. If interested please send a cover letter and resume to Krista.Gaffney@mail.house.gov Don Young (AK) The office of Don Young is seeking applicants for the internship program. Interns will assist in research, administrative duties, attending hearings and providing tours of the Capitol. If interested please send a cover letter and resume to Pamela.Day@mail.house.gov National Republican Senatorial Committee The NRSC is looking for bright, energetic Republicans to take back the Senate Majority in 2008. We offer fast-paced internships in the area of Communications, Fundraising, and Research. Currently the NRSC needs slots filled for the Spring Semester. Please send a one page letter explaining why you wish to work for the NRSC, a resume, and one letter of recommendation to internship@nrsc.org or fax to (202) 675-6058 attentionL Lindsay Wike, Intern Coordinator. National Republican Congressional Committee The NRCC is looking for students interested in politics. Interns will serve as assistants to the staff and will be engaged in administrative duties, direct marketing, scheduling events, and meeting planning. If interested please submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Please submit to Intern Coordinator at resume@nrcc.org NRCC Campaign NRCC Campaign interns learn about campaign organization and management through hands-on experience. NRCC internships are excellent opportunities to develop fundraising, communication and political skills; make valuable political contacts; and become familiar with the DC political landscape. We are currently looking for 2008 Spring and Summer interns. To apply, please email your resume to cgatewood@nrcc.org. House Republican Conference Please contact Kristene Henkelman (Kristene.Henkelman@mail.house.gov) Office of the Republican Whip Kristina Merrick ( Kristina.Merrick@mail.house.gov) Assistant / Legislative Correspondent Senior Member of House Appropriations offers entry level position. Applicant must have strong writing skills and outgoing personality. Responsibilities include greeting constituents and guests, answering telephones, coordinating tour requests, as well as performing legislative correspondent duties. Please email resume and cover letter to gop.resumes@gmail.com Department of Homeland Security
The DHS is seeking interns for the Spring Semester. The Deadline is October 15 . Interns will work on various projects in the Office of Public Affairs. This includes, Finance, Historian, Incident Communications, Intelligence and Operations Communication, Internal Communications, Office of the Press Sec., Speechwriting, Strategic Communications, Technical Planning and Operations. The office is metro accesible and located near American University. if Interested please submit a resume and cover letter to Internship Coordinator at OPA.Internships@dhs.gov. Freedom's Watch Freedom's Watch, a conservative non-profit organization, is seeking paid communications interns in the DC area. The responsability placed placed on interns is high and will include news monitoring, writing, and research. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to conservativeintern@gmail.com. Judicial Watch A conservative, non-partisan educational foundation, which promotes transparency, accountability, and integrity in government, politics and the law, is actively recruiting interns and law clerks. Interns work in on of our 5 departments: Legal, Media, Investigations & Research, Development, and Administration & Accounting. College Republican National Committee The CRNC seeks interns for the spring semester. Interns get hands-on experience in the areas of fundraising, volunteer deployment, and the day-to-day operations of one of the largest and most influential 527s in the country. Interested candidates should contact CRNC Executive Director Ethan Eilon at eeilon@crnc.org CRNC Field Representative The CRNC Field Representative is a highly sought after program. CRNC Reps are at the forefront of important issue battles across the U.S. They promote conservative principles, recruit new College Republicans, and aid Republican candidates in being elected to office. Field Reps will participate in cutting edge training that can apply to any campaign in the future. To apply please contact Blake Harris at fieldrep@crnc.org or call with questions (202) 431-1121. McCain for President The John McCain Presidential Campaign is looking for interns and volunteers for positions available during the fall in our Arlington, VA Headquarters. Interns will work with staff on various projects in the many fields of the campaign. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter (with availability) to interns@johnmccain.com. The Club For Growth Offering part-tme paid positions. Responsabilities include administrative support including, answering phones, sorting mail, copying, data entry, and other duties. Please send your resume to sfrench@clubforgrowth.org or fax to Stacey French at (202) 955-9466. Heritage Foundation Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available in the Government Relations Department. Interns will assist with conducting research and analayze congressional voting, assist with policy events, meeting with legislative and executive officials to discuss National Security, Health Care, Federal Spending, and Energy among others. Please contact Dan Holler (For Congressional) dan.holler@heritage.org or Dan Ziegler (For Executive) dan.ziegler@heritage.org Comittee for Justice sThe CFJ is the leading organization devoted to promoting constitutionalist judicial nominees and the rule of law. CFJ interns will gain a unique perspective on the political battle over nominations to the federal courts. Interns will assist the staff with research, blogging, public relations, web site development, and administrative duties. To apply please sumbit a cover letter and resume to research director John Kalinger at jkalinger@committeeforjustice.org GOPAC Founded in 1978, GOPAC is the leading independent organization dedicated to Republican campaign training, grassroots activism, and issue advocacy at the state and local level. GOPAC is seeking interns for the Fall and Spring Semester. Responsabilities include: gathering data on elections, seminars, and candidates; maintaining an extensive contact database; managing meetings and events. To apply, please email a cover letter with dates of availability, resume, and a current writing sample to Joseph Cluster, jcluster@gopac.org Treasury Department The Department of the Treasury is looking searching interns to fill un-paid full-time or part-time position in the Operations Office at the Department of Treasury. Our office handles all Advance work for the Secretary's in-town, domestic and foreign events. As an intern, they will assist the Advance Team in creating schedules and compiling information for each event. Each intern will also have the opportunity to go on a domestic trip, advancing an event for Secretary Paulson. If interested, please contact Elizabeth Kolshak at Elizabeth.Kolshak@do.treas.gov Contact Caroline S. Watkins Sectretary's Scheduling Office U.S. Treasury Department (202) 622-0053 Elizabeth.Kolshak@do.treas.gov. U.S. Department of Commerce The Office of Legislative Affairs is now accepting applications please contact Katie M. Prada at kprada@doc.gov U.S. Department of Labor The Office of Legislative Affairs is now accepting applications please contact Jim Haynes at jahaynesesq@yahoo.com. Crosslink Crosslink Strategy Group is a DC based public affairs and grassroots lobbying firm based in the Washington DC. They are seeking motivated and out-going interns. Qualified candidates must possess excellent written and oral communications skills. To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to info@crosslinkstrategy.com. Friends & Company Friends and Company has opend a direct hire permanent position with a Consulting Firm in Alexandria. It is a paid office assistant job handling the phones, supplies and doing research. The position also entails serving as a personal assistant to the partners of the firm. This is a starting position for a career and applicants are expected to stay on for at least a year. If you are interested please contact Emilia Saunders at esaunders@friendsandcompany.com White House Now accepting applicants for the Summer and Fall Semester. Applicants should exhibit a sound academic record, history of community involvement, demonstrated interest in community service, and solid written and verbal skills. For more information please visit whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html Miami-Dade Internship Miami-Dade County is offering a non-paid internship for Political students for this semester. Miami-Dade County is larger than 17 states and has an office in Washington DC near Union Station. Part-time or full time internships are available. Accompany federal affairs office on trips to Hill, White House, and coalition meetings. Understand State-Federal relationships and County-Congressional inner workings. Virtually every issue is handled in this Congressional office. Email resumes to Dadeinterns@gmail.com McCarthy Marcus Hennings McCarthy Marcus Hennings, a Republican media firm is looking for interns for the Spring Semester. The internship will start in January and work hours are somewhat flexible. Duties will include research, assisting senior producers with production responsibilities and general administrative work. The internship will offer the opportunity to work closely with a variety of Republican media consultants, strategists and producers.Please send a resume and cover letter to the attention of Rob Hennings and e-mail to info@mmhdc.com The Republican National Committee Research Department Strong writing and proofreading skills, along with basic familiarity with LexisNexis desired. Hours and length of internship are flexible. Please fax resumes to (202) 863-8773. No calls, please. The Republican National Committee is an equal opportunity employer. Education Initiative for Central and Easternn Europe Educational Initiatives for Central and Eastern Europe (EICEE) seeks qualified candidates for Unpaid Internship Positions at its metro-accesible Arlington, VA office. Duties include but are not limited to: Researching Central and Eastern European Policies and Issues, Assisting in Identifying and researching potential donors, drafting correspondance, Assisting in Preperation of grant requests. Americans for Tax Reform Americans for Tax Reform is seeking associates for the Fall of 2008. Associates have the opportunity to observe politics first hand and work directly on policy issues, as they are assigned to and work side by side with our staff. Associates will work on various tax reform projeccts such as elimination of the Death Tax and expanding lifetime savings accounts, as well as Social Security Reform. This is a paid position. Please visit www. atr.org for more information. Email cover letter, resume, referances, and a writing sample to Brandi Kolmer at bkolmer@atr.org.
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