Internships are a great way to get experience during college. Check this page often for internship and job offerings. Most positions are unpaid internships unless otherwise noted.
Page last updated: April 23rd, 2011
Campaign Internship
A campaign is looking for a part time intern to work approximately 25 hours per week, with some weekend work. The internship will last from now through the November election. Intern must have reliable transportation (their own car preferably) and reside in Fairfax County. Compensation starts at $500 per month. As the election draws closer, hours and compensation will be increased. Send resume and references to Kyle McDaniel at robertkmcdaniel@gmail.com
Congressman John C. Fleming, M.D. (LA-04)
Seeks a qualified, intelligent, conservative minded individuals to intern in his Washington D.C. office unpaid until November 2, 2010. Duties include answering phones, sorting mail, data entry, attending briefings, writing about and researching legislation, and giving Capitol tours. Applicants should be proficient on Microsoft Word and Excel and have a strong work ethic. Applicants with at least introductory knowledge of the legislative process are preferred. Class credit is available. If interested, please contact Meghan Marino in my Washington office at 202.225.2777 or email resume and cover letter to meghan.marino@mail.house.gov. Please visit Congressman Fleming’s website at www.fleming.house.gov for more information.
Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI)
The Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI) is a non-profit, non-partisan, 501(c)(3) organization that promotes continued U.S. engagement—diplomatic, economic, and military—in the world and a rejection of policies that lead down the path to isolationism. For more information click here.
National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF)
The National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) is a research and educational organization dedicated to helping citizens of all generations understand how tax policies, spending programs, and regulations affect them now and in the future.
NTUF is looking for interns to participate in our associate analyst program. Associates provide research assistance for the Foundation’s legislative spending study, BillTally. BillTally is informative as well as influential. Both sides of the political aisle reply upon this hard-hitting research.
Associates will also assist with other research projects and educational efforts. Time permitting Associates may pursue suitable research and writing topics that will lead to publishable policy papers, issue briefs, or op-eds.
Skills We are Looking for:
* Basic Quantitative Skills — NTUF analysts help generate real policy products. These studies track and report Congressional spending patterns. Interns should know basic spreadsheet operations. Attention to detail is also important.
* An Interest in Public Policy Issues — Associates will gain exposure to the variety of policy issues before Congress as well as expand their knowledge of the legislative process.
* Research Skills–Being able to use published sources as well as the Internet is extremely beneficial.
* Effective Writing — Whether drafting correspondence to a Capitol Hill office or proofreading a media release, Associates must be able to express complex ideas concisely.
* General Communications Skills — in the course of your work, you will interface with numerous legislative and executive branch offices.
To Apply: send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to ntuf@ntu.org or visit action.ntu.org/internships.
Hours are flexible. College credit or a small stipend are possible.
NTUF is located in historic Old Town Alexandria. Our offices are accessible via the Metro system. For more information visit www.ntu.org.
Internship opportunity in the OAG’s NOVA Regional Office
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the Commonwealth’s law firm. Its clients are the Virginia state government and the state agencies, boards and commissions that compose that government.
The OAG’s Northern Virginia Regional Office is seeking an unpaid intern for approximately 15 hours a week to assist the Community Outreach & TRIAD Director. Duties include preparing for and/or attending community and TRIAD events; update TRIAD information for the agency’s website and local TRIADs; assist with constituent correspondence and telephone calls, and other research, as needed.
TRIAD is a partnership consisting of the local Sheriff and/or Police Chief, senior citizens, and senior service providers, who work together in their communities to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly.
Interested applicants should contact Juanita Balenger, Community Outreach and TRIAD Director, at (703) 277-3540 or jbalenger@oag.state.va.us.
Republican Governors Association
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Republican National Committee
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Congressman Rob Wittman’s Capitol Hill office
Internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. Although all internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students’ hectic course schedules, but generally run 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.
In Washington, interns’ responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. Contact info here.
Congressman Zach Wamp’s office
The office of Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) is seeking qualified interns to fill full and part-time positions for the fall semester. Work for an energetic, results-oriented Republican and gain invaluable, career-building experience on Capitol Hill by assisting in daily Congressional office duties, helping with incoming constituent communication, and aiding legislative staff and communications director on special projects. This internship is unpaid and requires a minimum time-commitment of three half-working days per week (15 hours). To apply, please fill out the application listed on our website and send it, along with a resume to the attention of Intern Coordinator (preferably in Word format) by email to ehall@mail.house.gov or fax to: 202-225-3494.
Fairfax County Republican Committee
The Fairfax County Republican Committee is currently searching for interns interested in helping Republicans win in Fairfax County. Your work would be critical to the Fairfax County Republican Party’s efforts in helping our candidates.
Our internship program will assist you in obtaining academic credit for eligible students. This opportunity may also afford you the opportunity to interact directly with Party leaders and elected officials.
Interns will be expected to assist the Fairfax County Republican Committee with:
- Office Management
- Fundraising and Opposition Research
- Data Entry
- Outreach Activities
- Interaction with Local Campaigns
- Grassroots Organization
We look forward to your application. To apply, please contact 703-766-4467.
