Winter Internship ($18/hour)

Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) offers internships in both her Washington, D.C. and District offices.

Interns will work with staff to serve constituents of New York’s 14th Congressional district and learn how Congress functions. Intern duties include answering phones, sorting mail, researching legislation, attending briefings and hearings, and assisting with public events and constituent casework.

Qualifications

• Internships in DC and District offices offered.
• Intern responsibilities include assisting with phones, mail, and constituent services.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Sorting mail
• Researching legislation
• Attending briefings and hearings
• Assisting staff with public events
• Assisting with constituent casework
• Administrative work as assigned
• Opportunity to specialize in legislative or communications tasks depending on interest

Job description

Internships

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez offers internships in both her Washington D.C. and District offices.

Interns will work with staff to serve the constituents of New York’s 14th Congressional district. Our goal is to provide each intern with a meaningful experience that will enhance their understanding of Congress. Intern responsibilities may include:

• Answering phones
• Sorting mail
• Researching legislation
• Attending briefings and hearings
• Assisting staff with public events
• Assisting with constituent casework
• Administrative work as assigned
• Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to specialize in either legislative or communications related assignments depending on their interests.

Internships in both the D.C. and District offices run throughout the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer semesters

Interns are able to work on either a part-time or full-time basis.

Interns are compensated at a rate of $18/hour, unless sponsored by an outside organization also compensating at a rate of at least $15/hour. Please note, unless an applicant is financially sponsored by an outside organization, House rules state that all paid House of Representative Employees must be United States citizens.

Due to a high volume of applicants, a response is not guaranteed. You will likely only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. No phone calls or walk-ins please.

This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Timeline and Deadlines

Winter Special Session: December to March (Priority Deadline: Oct 30)