Legislative Intern

Congressman Seth Magaziner; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Representative Seth Magaziner's Washington, DC office is seeking part-time, paid Spring semester interns for January through May. Intern duties include greeting constituents, answering calls, handling mail, and assisting staff with legislative research and drafting memoranda.

Interns will compile daily press clips, support logistical tasks, and help with Capitol tours. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply; the office is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in college or university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain discretion.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet constituents and handle incoming calls with poise and courtesy.
• Sort and distribute mail and assist staff with administrative tasks.
• Conduct basic legislative research and draft memoranda and correspondence.
• Compile daily press clips and assist with Capitol tours as needed.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Administrative support

Constituent services

Education

Pursuing college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) seeks part-time, paid Spring semester interns for his Washington, DC office. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Providing a welcoming environment and positive first impression of the Member’s office to constituents, visitors, and other VIPs;

Answering incoming calls with poise, professionalism, and promptness;

Sorting and distributing mail;

Attending briefings and hearings, conducting legislative research, and drafting correspondence and memoranda;

Compiling daily press clips;

Assisting Member and key staff (e.g. Staff Assistant, Operations Director, Chief of Staff) with logistical and administrative duties;

Receiving and logging constituent correspondence on policy matters for the Member’s consideration and response;

Assisting with tours of the Capitol.

The Spring internship runs from January through May, with flexible start and end dates.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.