The Committee on House Administration Republican Office seeks energetic and self-motivated individuals with an interest in government and public policy, to apply for its paid, full-time Summer 2022 internship program.
The Committee on House Administration maintains jurisdiction of federal election policy and manages the day-to-day operations of the House of Representatives with oversight of several offices within the Capitol Complex,
including the Chief Administrative Officer, Architect of the Capitol, Clerk of the House, House Inspector General, Sergeant at Arms, U.S. Capitol Police, and other legislative branch entities like the Library of Congress, Government
Publishing Office, and the Smithsonian Institution.
Working closely with Committee staff, interns will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of a congressional committee and learn about the day-to-day administrative operations of the House of
Representatives. Interns are responsible for assisting Committee staff with official proceedings (hearings/markups), oversight, research, assisting with phones, and providing support to all Committee staff.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early application is reccomended.
Responsibilities
Interns are responsible for both administrative and legislative duties.
- Administrative tasks include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail,
entering data, and drafting correspondence. - Legislative support includes
performing research, drafting public statements, prepping materials for hearings,
attending hearings and briefings, reaching out to agencies and other congressional
offices, and a host of various special projects.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and availability to CHAInternGOP@mail.house.gov.