Opportunities

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs will be hiring a legislative intern for Spring 2025. Applications will open in the fall. 

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-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, minorities, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply. 

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

Application: All candidates are required to complete an online application to be considered. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

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 Spring 2025. Applications will open in the fall. 

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

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, minorities, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply. 

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

Application: All candidates are required to complete an online application to be considered. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.