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Vermont Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) is seeking unpaid interns to begin in September in his Capitol Hill Office. Congressman Peter Welch represents Vermont’s At-Large District. He is a Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and a member of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. He serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Interns will:
- Assist with office administrative tasks including sorting incoming mail, greeting visitors, and answering phones.
- Assist in the preparation of constituent responses.
- Perform legislative research.
- Attend briefings, hearings, and special events.
- Gain valuable Hill experience learning about the federal legislative process.
- Complete a Capstone project in which they develop a mock bill and guide it through the legislative process on its way to becoming law
Fall session interns generally begin in mid-September and end in early December; however, these dates are flexible and varying schedules may be accommodated. Vermont ties are preferred but not necessary. Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
To Apply:
Please e-mail a resume, brief cover letter, college transcript (unofficial is sufficient), two letters of recommendation, and a 1-2 page writing sample to: WelchInterns@mail.house.gov. Please include “DC Intern” in the subject line.
Deadline for Submission: August 11, 2017