Location: New York,NY, USA
Organization
U.S. House of Representatives, District Office (Democrat)
Position Title
Spring District Intern
Position Type
Internship
Position Location
Brooklyn, NY, on-site
Must already be within a commutable distance OR open to relocating without assistance.
Position Description
Responsible for providing efficient constituent service, drafting e-correspondence, outreach, and various other tasks as required by the office.
Interns would have good communication and writing skills.
Must be open to attending virtual events and community meetings.
Primary Responsibilities:
•Prior office experience a plus, i.e., answering phones, using Microsoft Office, general computer skills, etc.
•Interest in social policy and familiarity with the issues facing Brooklyn.
•Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain consistent attention to details.
•Act as the representative for the office including verbal communications with constituents, and serving as a liaison with during events/community meetings, as required.
•Assist with office and community events.
•Meets attendance requirements as established.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
•Candidate must possess good computer skills.
•Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
•Excellent written and good public speaking abilities.
•Capable of multitasking in a team-oriented environment.
Reports to: This employee reports to the Office Manager unless otherwise instructed.
Managerial responsibilities: None
*This description is not a complete list of job assignments.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Additional Job Detail:
•Hours per week: 15-20
•In-Person
•This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: dependable, more reliable than spontaneous, people oriented, enjoys working on group projects, detail-oriented- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture.
•Internship Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, but your school could offer college funding/college credit
How To Apply
The referral portal will close at either on Friday, December 6, 2024 or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever comes first.
Employment Eligibility
The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All travel-related expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant, to include any relocation expenses. Employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. A qualified applicant must meet one of the following residency requirements within the continental United States for eligibility for a paid position with the U.S. House of Representatives: