Opportunities

Internships

Spring 2025 Committee Intern

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks an intern for the Spring 2025 semester. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting research,

  • Compiling daily press clips,

  • 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-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, congressional oversight, 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. 

Interested applicants should email a statement of interest (included in the body of the email) and a resume to HVAC.Democrats@mail.house.gov. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2024.  

Spring 2025 Law Clerk

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks a law clerk for the Spring 2025 semester. The law clerk will work with Democratic staff on various research projects, legislative activities, and oversight efforts. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting research,

  • Drafting memos, letters, and other written materials,

  • Attending briefings and hearings for staff,

  • Assisting with Committee events, and

  • Completing other tasks as assigned.

Qualified candidates will be second- or third-year law students or 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-past 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. 

Interested applicants should email a statement of interest (included in the body of the email) and a resume to HVAC.Democrats@mail.house.gov. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2024.