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Internships

The Democratic Staff of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology seeks full-time paid interns. This position will be in-office work as safety and logistics permit.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Interns provide support with a variety of committee activities, including but not limited to:

  • Administrative and logistical support for hearings, business meetings, and mark-ups

  • Assisting the committee’s communications team with media relations activities

  • Conducting legislative research for policy issues within the committee’s jurisdiction

Administrative Support:

  • Provides administrative and logistical support to ensure Committee hearings, business meetings, and mark-ups are run in an efficient and effective manner

  • Serves as an initial point of contact for visitors (e.g., hearing witnesses, government officials, and other VIPs) who have business with the Committee and its staff

  • Answers phone calls and routes mail and other messages to appropriate committee staff for further action

Communications:

  • Supports the communications team to draft and proofread written materials, such as newsletters, website content, media advisories, and/or press releases

  • Assists with Committee’s social media posts and communication outreach to connect with target audiences

  • Monitors social media platforms to stay abreast of current events and relevant legislative news

Legislative:

  • Partners with the committee staff to prepare stakeholder inquiries on oversight and policy issue areas within the committee’s jurisdiction

  • Performs research on issues or topics related to public law, regulation, and legislation

  • Attends meetings with stakeholders and assists the legislative staff prepare for hearings and mark-ups

Qualification/Skills:

  • Candidate should be detail-oriented and possess strong oral and written communication skills

  • The position requires an ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment

  • A background and/or interest in subject areas within the committee’s jurisdiction is strongly preferred

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to sstdeminterns@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-ins please.

Deadline for applications for the fall session: April 15th - July 1st
Deadline for applications for the spring session: August 15th - October 15th
Deadline for applications for the summer session: January 15th - March 1st