Congressional Fellowship Intern — Policy & Outreach (DC)

J Street; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

J Street is offering the Lonnie Dounn Congressional Fellowship in Washington, DC, an in-person, 8-week program for undergraduates. Fellows will work in Congressional offices, gaining hands-on experience with US legislature and policy affecting Israel/Palestine.

Participants join seminars with J Street staff and draft a report detailing their fellowship experiences, while developing essential research, outreach, and policy analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students eligible for the fellowship.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Interest in Congress and US-Israel policy.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Congressional office tasks.
• Constituent outreach and outreach activities.
• Research bills and letters circulating in Congress.
• Attend hearings and briefings.
• Perform administrative and organizational tasks.
• Attend seminars and professional events.
• Draft a report cataloging fellowship experiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Congress knowledge

Israel-Palestinian conflict

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

J Street is offering the Lonnie Dounn Congressional Fellowship in Washington, DC, an in-person, 8-week program for undergraduates. Fellows will work in Congressional offices, gaining hands-on experience with US legislature and policy affecting Israel/Palestine.

Participants join seminars with J Street staff and draft a report detailing their fellowship experiences, while developing essential research, outreach, and policy analysis skills.