Internships with the House Agriculture Committee
The House Committee on Agriculture is seeking an energetic, responsible student for a full-time, paid internship for the Spring 2020 session. Working closely with Committee staff, this position will offer students the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process at the Committee level. Students will also learn the ins-and-outs of the Agriculture Committee’s daily routines and procedures.
Intern duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing front office duties;
- Answering and screening telephone calls;
- Greeting and screening visitors;
- Assisting the Chief Clerk and Deputy Clerk with preparation for Committee hearings, business meetings, Committee markups, and legislation before the full House;
- Assisting professional staff with research;
- Attending briefings on agriculture issues and providing summaries to professional staff; and
- Performing special projects as assigned.
Students should be interested in the legislative process, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be team-oriented, reliable and hard-working.
Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume to Faye Thomas at AgricultureInternshipsJobs@mail.house.gov with “Spring 2020 Internship Application” in the subject line no later than November 25. Phone interviews will take place the week of December 2, 2019.
This office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
The House Committee on Agriculture is seeking an energetic, responsible student for a full-time, paid internship for the Spring 2020 session. Working closely with Committee staff, this position will offer students the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process at the Committee level. Students will also learn the ins-and-outs of the Agriculture Committee’s daily routines and procedures.
Intern duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing front office duties;
- Answering and screening telephone calls;
- Greeting and screening visitors;
- Assisting the Chief Clerk and Deputy Clerk with preparation for Committee hearings, business meetings, Committee markups, and legislation before the full House;
- Assisting professional staff with research;
- Attending briefings on agriculture issues and providing summaries to professional staff; and
- Performing special projects as assigned.
Students should be interested in the legislative process, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be team-oriented, reliable and hard-working.
Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume to Faye Thomas at AgricultureInternshipsJobs@mail.house.gov with “Spring 2020 Internship Application” in the subject line no later than November 25. Phone interviews will take place the week of December 2, 2019.
This office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.