MEM-360-17 The House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific is seeking candidates for an internship with the Republican majority. Undergraduates, graduate, and recent graduates with a demonstrated interest in U.S. policy towards the Asia-Pacific will be considered. The internship will be full-time. The Subcommittee intern is expected to be motivated and entrepreneurial, a strong writer and communicator, detail oriented, and able to produce high quality work products under time constraints. Daily duties will include, but are not limited to, conducting background research, database maintenance, fact checking, content editing, and proofreading. The intern will also assist with the preparation and execution of subcommittee hearings, which will include conducting research and analysis, organizing documents for staff and members, and assisting staff in the hearing room.
Proactive interns will be able to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their knowledge of Asia policy and professional life on Capitol Hill by participation in hearings, briefings, and meetings, as well as other opportunities. Interns are expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and
reliability. All internships are uncompensated, but staffs are happy to support interns seeking class credit for their work.
Information about the subcommittee’s membership and recent activities can be found at http://foreignaffairs.house.gov/subcommittees/asia-and-pacific. Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the subcommittee’s work, qualifications for the position, and hours of availability to hfac.asia.internship@gmail.com.
Compensation: Unpaid
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required
