Opportunities

Internships

Committee Press/Digital Intern

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks a press/digital intern for the Spring 2026 semester. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Compiling and distributing morning press clips,
  • Tracking media hits for Committee members,
  • Assisting with video shoots,
  • Assisting with creating messaging packets and digital toolkits for the caucus,
  • Writing first drafts of remarks, press releases, and video scripts,
  • Developing social media content,
  • Clipping floor and hearing remarks from members,
  • Providing administrative support, including answering calls and delivering correspondence, and
  • Other tasks as assigned.

A strong work ethic, the ability to excel in fast-paced environments, and a willingness to assist wherever needed is a must.

The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communications skills, be detail-oriented, have a familiarity with social media platforms, and have a desire to help veterans and learn about the Committee and the legislative process.

The Committee strongly encourages veterans, minority, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply.

This paid, full-time or part-time in-person position is based in Washington, D.C.

The deadline to apply through the online application is 5 pm ET on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

 

Committee Legislative Intern

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks a legislative intern for the Spring 2026 semester. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting research,
  • Managing and responding to constituent correspondence,
  • Assisting with Committee events,
  • Attending briefings and hearings for staff,
  • Drafting memos,
  • Providing administrative support, including answering calls and delivering correspondence, and
  • Other tasks as assigned.

A strong work ethic, the ability to excel in fast-paced environments, and a willingness to assist wherever needed is a must.

Qualified candidates will have strong oral and written communications skills, be detail-oriented, and have a desire to help veterans and learn about the Committee and the legislative process. The Committee strongly encourages veterans, minority, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply.

This paid, full-time or part-time, in-person position is based in Washington, D.C.

The deadline to apply through the online application is 5 pm ET on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

Committee Law Clerk 

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks a law clerk for the Spring 2026 semester. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting legislative and policy research,
  • Drafting memos, letters, and other written materials,
  • Attending briefings and hearings,
  • Assisting with Committee events, and
  • Completing other tasks as assigned.

Qualified candidates will be second- or third-year law students who have a demonstrated interest in public service, Congress, or veterans policy. Candidates for this position must have superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic, ability to pay close attention to detail, as well as excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Additionally, the ability to excel in fast-paced environments and a willingness to assist wherever needed is a must.

The Committee strongly encourages veterans, minorities, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply.

This paid, full-time or part-time, in-person position is based in Washington, D.C.

The deadline to apply through the online application is 5 pm ET on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.