Summer 2027 Intern, Congressional Liaison Office- BDM

Southern Arkansas University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University’s Congressional Liaison Office offers a full-time summer internship in Washington, DC, onsite. You will assist with weekly reports, background memos, hearing prep, congressional correspondence, and legislative tracking, while supporting related Senate and House proceedings and special projects.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in an undergrad or graduate program, and demonstrate strong writing and research skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or above and must be enrolled in an accredited undergrad or graduate level program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to a high quality of work, sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, Windows, and Internet research
• Demonstrated interest in and general understanding of the Federal Reserve System, financial markets, global and domestic current events, and economics, as well as an interest in the fields of political science and government relations.
• Demonstrated practice with summary-style writing; research and tracking of legislative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Congressional Liaison Office staff on assignments such as weekly report and background memo preparation, hearing preparation, congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, and Senate and House floor proceedings
• Conduct research in support of special projects; assist with compilation and distribution of reports, testimony, and other documents to Congress
• Assist with general administrative tasks and related duties
• May be called upon to assist on other special projects as time permits

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Professionalism

Integrity

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

GPA 3.0+

Undergrad/Grad enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Windows

Internet research

Job description

Provide support to Congressional Liaison Office staff on a wide variety of assignments, such as weekly report and background memo preparation, hearing preparation, congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, and Senate and House floor proceedings; conduct research in support of various special projects; assist with compilation and distribution of reports, testimony, and other documents to Congress; and assist with general administrative tasks. May be called upon to assist on other special projects as time permits.

Critical thinking; problem solving; communication; professionalism; integrity; collaboration; and leadership.

Competencies/Learning Objectives

Critical thinking; problem solving; communication; professionalism; integrity; collaboration; and leadership.

Suggested Major/Minor

Political Science or Government, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• GPA 3.0 or above and must be enrolled in an accredited undergrad or graduate level program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to a high quality of work, sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, Windows, and Internet research
• Demonstrated interest in and general understanding of the Federal Reserve System, financial markets, global and domestic current events, and economics, as well as an interest in the fields of political science and government relations.

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated practice with summary-style writing; research and tracking of legislative initiatives.

Required Documents

Candidates must submit the following documents to be considered for this role:

• Resume (PDF Version)
• Cover letter detailing interest in the position and qualifications
• Copy of current unofficial transcript

Location

This is a full-time summer internship that will be completed in an in-person capacity requiring an on-site presence in Washington, DC.

Notes

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later. A writing test may also be administered.