Opportunities

 

Internships

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Legislative Intern

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs will be hiring a legislative intern for the Fall 2023 semester. The online application will open in early summer. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting legislative 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.

A strong work ethic, the ability to excel in fast-past 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 full-time or part-time in-person position is based in Washington, D.C. 

 

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Press/Digital Intern

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs will be hiring a press/digital intern for the Fall 2023 semester. The online application will open in early summer.

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 

A strong work ethic, the ability to excel in fast-past 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 full-time or part-time in-person position is based in Washington, D.C.