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Program |
U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Internship |
Organization |
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) |
Opportunity Type |
Internship |
About the Program |
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), Office of the Ranking Member, seeks unpaid interns for the spring of 2016. The positions offer undergraduate, graduate, and law students the opportunity to gain substantive experience in a Senate office while participating directly in the legislative process. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting Committee staff in performing office duties, conducting research, analyzing legislation, drafting memorandums, and organizing hearings. Interns play a key role in the office and will work closely with senior policy advisors. HELP Committee: The HELP Committee works on a wide range of issues in the areas of health, education, labor, workforce, and the economy. Openings:
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Program Location |
Washington , DC |
Program Start |
January 2016 |
Application Deadline |
October 25, 2022 |
Application Website |
Program Benefits
Pay Rate |
unpaid |
Requirements
Description |
Applicants should have (i) an interest in public policy and (ii) a desire to learn. They also must have good attention to detail, work well under pressure, be self-motivated, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Hours are flexible, but applicants should be willing to be in the office at least 16 hours a week.
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Open to residents of: |
National - All 50 States |
Open to students attending school in: |
National - All 50 States |
Degree Programs |
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Year in School |
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Academic Requirements |
Interested applicants should apply to this position by emailing a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and application form, found on the HELP Committee website- www.help.senate.gov/ranking/internships, to InternshipD_HELP@help.senate.gov. In addition, two recommendation letters may be sent and will be accepted, but are not required. Washington state ties are preferred but not required. Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for the spring 2016 internship program is October 25, 2015. The office is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, identity or sexual orientation. |
Citizenship |
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Keywords |
Congress, Senate, Policy, Education, law |
Last Modified Date |
September 21, 2015 |