Website Energy & Commerce Committee Democrats
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest continuous standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. It was originally established in 1795 to regulate interstate and foreign commerce.
Qualifications
- Ideal candidates are organized and committed students eager to join a fast-paced environment and build upon their knowledge of how Congress works—in particular, the role that congressional committees play in the federal legislative process.
- Superior writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and a sense of humor are required.
- Full-time availability is preferred, but part-time candidates are eligible as well.
Additional Information
An internship with the Energy and Commerce Democrats is designed to give students a thorough understanding of a Congressional committee’s role in the legislative process. Throughout the course of the program, interns will assist staff with administrative tasks such as answering phones, conducting legislative research, and preparing materials for staff and member briefings. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to shadow staff at hearings and markups, as well as attend briefings on subjects within the Committee’s broad jurisdiction.
Interns will receive a stipend, and applicants may request the Committee’s assistance to receive credit from their educational institution.
Application Process
Submit resume, cover letter, and one writing sample (two pages max) to InternshipResume.EC@mail.house.gov. In your cover letter, please indicate preferred start/end dates for scheduling purposes and whether you are available to work full-time or part-time. Please put “Immediate Opening- Legislative Intern Application” in the subject line.
To apply for this job please visit democrats-energycommerce.house.gov.