I've been posting all kinds of things in DC; of course, some of our students aren't necessarily interested or able to do a jaunt to the Beltway. Indeed, A number of our majors have been doing internships with members of Congress in their local offices, and of course such an opportunity can be found wherever you might want to hang your hat. To that end, I got an email from PG alum Page Paulsen Phillips '92, who has been working for Congressman Brian Baird on natural resource issues. She writes that was an intern in Norm Dicks' office when she was a senior at "and it is, in large part, responsible for my career in politics...I have been fortunate enough to work for some fantastic Members of Congress, not only here in the Pacific Northwest but also around the country." Congressman Baird has internship opportunities in his Vancouver, WA or Olympia office. Here's the info:
Job Title: Congressional Intern
Organization Name: District Office of Congressman Brian Baird
No of Openings: 1-3
Work Schedule: Varies based on individual
Hours per Week: 15-20
Wage/Salary: unpaid
Employment Start Date: ongoing
Employment End Date: ongoing
Supervisor: Amanda Dotson
Job Description:
Interns working in the district office in Vancouver are responsible for a variety of activities vital for day-to-day operations. Tasks vary depending upon office needs and the academic focus of the selected intern. Interns will often be assigned projects to assist staff members in preparing for specific outreach assignments. Interns also are required to provide critical support assistance in the office. Duties include answering the phone, clipping newspaper articles, filing and researching. Opportunities to accompany staff members or Congressman Baird at various events within the district also often arise. Internships are unpaid and negotiated on an individual basis, so as to structure time availability and potential projects around each student’s needs and interests.
Qualifications: Applicants should be an undergraduate or graduate student with excellent public relations, research, and writing skills. Must have a background or interest in politics and public policy. Applicants should also have a professional attitude and a positive outlook.
Educational Component
Interns will gain:
-Professional office skills
-Public relations skills
-Research skills
-Excellent grasp of current events
-An understanding of the federal government
Application Instructions:
Mail or Fax your resume and cover letter to:
Congressman Brian Baird
General O.O. Howard House
750 Anderson Street, Suite B
Vancouver, WA 98661
Fax: 360-695-6197
Please also include this information:
-Major
-Expected Date of Graduation
-GPA
-Will you receive credit for this internship?
-How many credits?
-Contact information for 2 Personal References
-If you plan to intern during Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer
-The days of the week and the hours for which you would be available to intern.
Please include answers to the following questions in a cover letter:
-What issues are you interested in?
-What prompted you to seek an internship with Congressman Baird’s office?
-What do you want to be doing in five years and how do you think an internship in Congressman Baird’s office will benefit those goals?
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