GRADUATE or LEGAL INTERNSHIP
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Democratic Staff is seeking energetic and self-motivated law students and graduate students for full-time or part-time internships. Internships offer current students the opportunity to gain substantive experience on an exciting and fast-paced Committee, while participating directly in the oversight process and developing investigative experience. Interns will be integrated into the office with responsibilities that include but are not limited to: assisting Committee staff in preparing for Congressional hearings, conducting legal and factual research, drafting memoranda, and attending briefings and meetings.
Qualifications: Applicants should have an interest in public service and a desire to learn. They also must have superior attention to detail, work well under pressure, be self-motivated, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Hours can be flexible, with a preference for full-time, in-person work.
Applications: Interested applicants should apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to OversightJobs@mail.house.gov with “Oversight Legal or Graduate Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins please. The office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Spring Internships: Applications due by October 15
- Summer Internships: Applications due by March 15
- Fall Internships: Applications due by June 15
CLERK INTERNSHIP
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Democratic Staff Clerk Team is seeking dynamic college students wishing to gain Capitol Hill experience in a fast-paced office for full-time in-person internships. Successful candidates will be professional, detail-oriented, and work well under pressure as well as share a sincere interest in public service and a desire to learn.
Primary responsibilities include administrative tasks such as answering phones, processing incoming mail, and assisting with Committee proceedings and events. Interns may also be asked to assist with investigative research or other projects as needed. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be enrolled college students at the time the internship would take place.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Oversight_Clerks@mail.house.gov with “Clerk Internship Application” in the subject line. Be sure to specify which semester you are applying for (see deadlines below) and provide approximate dates of availability. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
- Spring semester: applications due by October 30
- Summer semester: applications due by March 15
- Fall semester: applications due by June 15