Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Office of Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger in Maryland offers a part-time internship that provides hands-on experience in a congressional office. Interns will assist with day-to-day operations, casework, and events while building professional writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities include drafting letters, processing mail, answering phones, greeting visitors, and supporting staff; interns may travel to Washington, DC for tours and meetings later in the term.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college degree or have attained a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day office operations and administrative tasks.
• Support caseworkers with ongoing cases in Social Security, Veterans Affairs, immigration, and federal contracts.
• Draft letters and process mail; answer phones and greet visitors.
• Attend events with staff and participate in ribbon-cutting and Eagle Scout ceremonies.
• Travel to Washington, DC for Capitol tour and lunch with the Congressman toward the end of the internship.

Education

College degree in progress or attained

Job description

Office of Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger.

https://ruppersberger.house.gov/

Job Description

This internship is a rigorous hands-on experience that will develop and refine the skills that are essential to succeed in a professional setting. Interns will improve upon their writing and speaking abilities, as well as their critical thinking and organizational skills. Our team is devoted to providing a mutually beneficial and rewarding experience for District Office interns. Accepted interns will assist the Congressman and his staff with various responsibilities including the overall day-to-day operations of the office, casework, and events. Day-to-day office operations include drafting letters of correspondence, processing mail, answering telephones, greeting visitors, and any other unique tasks that may arise. Interns will have the opportunity to assist caseworkers with ongoing cases in areas ranging from Social Security and Veteran’s Affairs to Immigration and Federal Government Contracts. Interns are also invited to attend events with members of the Congressman’s staff. Some events that past interns have attended include ribbon cutting ceremonies and Eagle Scout ceremonies. Towards the end of the fall internship program, interns will travel to Washington, D.C. for a tour of the Capitol and lunch with the Congressman. Internships are part-time throughout the semester, with flexible start and end dates.

• Paid opportunities are available.

Qualifications

Applicants must be pursuing a college degree, or have attained a college degree.

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