Southern Democratic Senator seeks Press Secretary for fast-paced and aggressive Washington, D.C. press office. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, op-eds, statements, serving as the primary contact for reporters, and preparing Senator for interviews. The position requires excellent writing skills, ability to multitask and produce significant product under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Candidates must demonstrate past ability to drive narrative in state and national press, and should have several years of Capitol Hill or campaign press experience. Qualified candidates with ties to Louisiana are strongly encouraged to apply. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Senator McCaskill has an immediate opening for a Systems and Mail Administrator using VOICE Constituent Management System.  Responsibilities include management and performance of LCs as well as the overall management of all incoming and outgoing mail.  Candidate works closely with legislative staff to ensure that existing letters are updated properly and to conceive and implement proactive constituent mailings. Candidate’s responsibilities will also include creating and managing user accounts, monitoring and backing up file servers (remotely and on-site), providing technical support for PCs, printers, blackberries, VTC and other office equipment for DC and state offices as well as handling hardware/software purchasing, and systems maintenance.  Individual must be well-organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently. Applicants should also possess strong technical, interpersonal and management skills as well as the ability to work on deadlines in a high pressure environment. Prior Hill experience is strongly preferred, prior experience with systems administration and VOICE is a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Cover letter and resume should be emailed to employment@mccaskill.senate.gov. No phone calls please.

U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is announcing the opening of a legislative staff assistant position on the Committee.  He or she will provide both substantive and administrative support to staff members working on energy policy, agriculture, and other issues for the Judiciary Committee.  Candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented.  In addition, the ability to absorb and analyze large quantities of information is essential to this position.  Also requisite are advanced research abilities, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.  Qualified applicants should have Hill experience and must be able to work under pressure and maintain strict confidentiality.  Applications should be emailed to jobs@leahy.senate.gov.

Senior Democratic senator seeks experienced press secretary for Washington office. Successful candidate must have experience working in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment. The position requires excellent writing skills, keen attention to detail, an ability to multitask and execute under pressure, meet tight deadlines and work well in a team. Ideal candidates will have previous political communications experience. On-the-record experience and time spent staffing a public figure are preferred; strong references are required. Please email cover letter, resume and writing samples to: us.senate.employment@gmail.com indicating “Press Secretary” in the subject line.

This is technical supervisory work assisting the Director of Senate Security with management and implementation of the Senate’s security programs.  Work includes supervising staff and conducting technical surveillance countermeasures services (TSCM), classified computer security, computer forensics and communications security (COMSEC).  Work is bound by DIA, CIA, DOD directives, Senate Security Manual and Rules, and standing orders of the Senate.  The full vacancy announcement and online application can be found in the Employment section of Senate.gov - http://www.senate.gov/employment.

US Senator for Maryland seeks individual to be responsible primarily for federal employee casework and outreach to federal employee unions and retiree groups from her Baltimore office.  This entry-level position is full time including some work on evenings and weekends.  Prerequisites include: college degree or equivalent; strong interpersonal written and oral skills; knowledge of the federal agencies; current IT skills and an outgoing personality.  Preference given to candidates with strong casework management experience and knowledge of public personnel practices.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@mikulski.senate.gov

The Senate Republican Conference seeks undergraduate students or recent graduates for a summer internship beginning in mid-May and lasting through mid-August 2014 to assist a professional staff.  Responsibilities include conducting research, assisting with press events and website maintenance, and strategically thinking with staff members regarding different political issues.  Candidates should possess strong writing and research skills.  Prior political experience is preferred.  Only full-time, unpaid internships are available.  You can learn more about the SRC by going to republican.senate.gov.  Visit thune.senate.gov to learn more about Senator Thune who chairs the Conference.  To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, one letter of recommendation, and two references to resumes@src.senate.gov.  Deadline for applications is March 28, 2014

The Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), is seeking law clerks for the Fall 2014 semester.   These substantive positions offer students a unique opportunity to observe the legislative and nominations process and to work closely with Committee counsel on a wide variety of projects.  Committee law clerks are typically tasked with conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and materials related to Committee hearings and votes, attending Committee hearings and executive business meetings, and providing assistance with other legislative matters.  The clerkships are open to current law students only; those from Vermont are strongly encouraged to apply.  For more information about Senator Leahy and the clerkship program, visit http://leahy.senate.gov/services/law_clerks/.  Please email resume, cover letter, legal writing sample, law school transcript, and list of three references to Patrick_Sheahan@Judiciary-Dem.Senate.Gov, with “Law Clerk” in the subject line of the email, by April 23, 2014. Due to significant delays in mail processing in the U.S. Senate, please do not send an application by regular post. 

Senator Casey is seeking an enthusiastic, professional college student or recent college grad with interest in politics and media for unpaid internship. Work would include compiling press clips, media monitoring, writing press releases and supporting the daily running of the press office. Pennsylvania ties are strongly preferred.  To apply, please email cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to press_office@casey.senate.gov no later than 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 16th. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Moderate Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Director (LD) for fast paced office.  Among other responsibilities, the LD is responsible for managing a large legislative staff, the implementation of the Senator’s legislative agenda, development and advancement of policy proposals, and working closely with state and communications operations in the office, as well as with external stakeholders. Individual must have legislative experience, be entrepreneurial, work well under pressure, have excellent written communication and editing abilities and possess leadership skills. Duties include but are not limited to: monitoring all Senate floor activities and overseeing the development of vote recommendations for the Senator; managing the development of policy positions and legislative initiatives; overseeing legislative staff in all areas of responsibility; meeting with groups of constituents, key external stakeholders in the private and public sector, and other offices; coordinating the response to all constituent mail related to policy issues, including editing written correspondence; and working closely with other members of the senior staff. Candidates must have significant and senior level policy experience. Senate experience strongly preferred. Please email cover letter, resume and writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Progressive Northeastern Democrat seeks an environmental fellow to assist legislative staff with research and policy analysis on environmental issues including climate change, oceans, fisheries and energy policy. Previous experience in relevant policy areas and advanced degree preferred. The position is unpaid and a six month commitment is ideal. Please submit a resume and cover letter to envirofellow@gmail.com.

Senator McCain seeks a Legislative Correspondent to handle a variety of issues, including health care, homeland security, energy, water, agriculture, Federal lands, and Native American issues. Individual will be responsible for drafting all constituent correspondence in their assigned issue areas and providing direct policy support to the Legislative Assistants handling those issues. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, superior research skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. A willingness to be a team player with a strong work ethic required. Hill experience preferred. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to McCain_Employment@mccain.senate.gov.

Democratic Senator seeks Counsel to work on judiciary, immigration, civil rights issues.  Individual must have a thorough understanding of current legal issues.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analyzing legislative developments and recommending strategies on bills and amendments, the preparation of memorandums and floor statements.  The position requires outstanding oral communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to conduct strong legal research and analysis. Hill experience preferred.  Successful candidate will possess excellent academic credentials and will have the ability to produce quality work under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment.  Equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Senator seeks staff member with experience handling education issues to handle issues related to Higher Education. Extensive knowledge of the legislative and  appropriations process is required. Applicants must also have no less than 2 years of experience working as a policy advisor in the executive or legislative branches or as an analyst on higher education issues.  Responsibilities include developing policy initiatives, legislative strategy, drafting legislation, writing memos, speeches and talking points, preparing for hearings, and communicating the Senator position.  Focus on career and technical education, and early childhood education a plus.  The ideal candidate will be pro-active, creative, a team player, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Strong reasoning, analytical, quantitative and writing skills, as well as an ability to communicate clearly and concisely, are required.   Equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic leadership office seeks full-time unpaid interns for immediate opening.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administrative tasks, handling constituent calls, and performing legislative research and drafting memos for staff members.  Candidates should possess strong writing and research skills and a demonstrated interest in public service.  Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Progressive Northeastern Democrat seeks a Digital Media Manager to coordinate the office's social media, email, and website activities.  This position reports to the Communications Director and responsibilities include drafting Twitter and Facebook content and monitoring interactions on those platforms; editing photos and video; updating the Senator’s website; and drafting email outreach to constituents.  Candidates must have excellent writing skills, experience creating graphic content for distribution on the web, a demonstrated ability to engage online audiences on policy issues.  Familiarity with environmental policy and organizations a plus.  Please email a resume and cover letter to demdigitalmanager@gmail.com.

Western Democratic Senator seeks personable, dependable and professional individual for an unpaid press internship position for the upcoming Spring term beginning in April 2014.  The press intern will work closely with the communications team on a variety of tasks.  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: compiling daily press clips, updating the website, assisting with social media, answering the phone, drafting language and other administrative tasks as assigned.  This internship is a valuable opportunity to see how a Senate communications office functions and ideal for motivated, self-starting and quick learning individuals.  Attention to detail and strong writing and grammar skills are required. Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter and writing sample to internship.press@gmail.com. 

Democratic Senator seeks a qualified individual to serve as a Press Assistant.  This person would be responsible for compiling press clips and the Senator’s media mentions on a daily basis, maintaining and compiling press lists, drafting releases, collateral, and other press related documents, scheduling radio and other events with media, taking photos at press conferences, answering and properly routing press calls in office and other duties as assigned. Candidates must have exceptional writing skills, work well as part of a team, and be comfortable working in a deadline driven environment. Hill or campaign experience is preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

The Office of Senate Legal Counsel -- a non-partisan, independent, statutorily created office that represents the Senate, Members, Officers and staff of the Senate in litigation, and provides advice on a variety of constitutional and other legal issues -- seeks a legal assistant. Duties include: conducting legal, legislative, and historical research; cite checking briefs and memoranda; maintaining, updating, and organizing paper and electronic reference files; assisting with administrative tasks, including answering telephone calls. Must be proficient in both WordPerfect and Word in a predominately WordPerfect office. Willingness and aptitude to assist with computer systems administrator function a plus. Competitive salary available. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Florida Senator seeks full-time, unpaid intern for up to six months to work with his defense team.  Intern will assist the defense team with hearing preparation, meetings and travel, tracking legislation and budget requests, and following up with Department of Defense agencies and industry groups.  Qualified candidates should be detail oriented, excellent researchers and possess strong communication skills.  Preference will be given to candidates with military experience, active or reserve, and/or students studying National Security Policy, Public Administration, History, or International Relations. Florida ties a plus. This internship is designed to be an opportunity for those seeking Congressional staff experience and with aspirations to eventual paid staff employment in national security affairs on Capitol Hill.  Please email Human_Resources@billnelson.senate.gov with Defense Intern in the subject line, a cover letter, resume, and 3 page writing sample.  No calls or drop-bys please.

Western Democratic Senator on the Commerce Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle communication and technology issues.  Applicants should have direct expertise in current information technology including the internet, telecom and the media.  At least three years of Hill experience is required and experience with relevant Congressional committees is a must.  Experience with intellectual property and consumer protection is strongly preferred.  Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks; and sound political judgment. The Legislative Assistant will be expected to handle relevant committee work and related constituent matters. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Progressive Northeastern Democrat and member of the Environment and Public Works Committee seeks a counsel to work on energy, clean air, and other environmental issues. Previous environmental policy work experience required and familiarity with transportation and/or trade policy a plus. Must have strong legal research, analysis, and communications skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, collegial environment. Please email a cover letter and resume to demenvirocounsel@gmail.com.

Chairman of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control seeks a Staff Director to lead team working on international and domestic narcotics issues. At least 3-5 years of experience working on related issues strongly preferred. Very strong writing skills are essential. Please send resume, cover letter and two relevant writing samples to drugcaucusjobs@gmail.com.

Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks highly detailed individual to serve as the Director of Scheduling.  Individual will be responsible for maintaining the Senator’s schedule (daily and long-term) and be a liaison for the Senator with both staff and constituents.  Responsibilities will include: ensuring that the Senator’s time is used most efficiently; receiving, evaluating and organizing all incoming meeting and event requests; communicating key information regarding the Senator’s and the Senate’s schedule to staff; ensuring proper advance work is done for Senator’s travel, appearances and meetings; working with the Senator’s in-state Scheduler; and other duties as assigned by the Senator and the Chief of Staff.  The ideal candidate will be an energetic, resourceful, discreet team player with a proven ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.   Prior Hill and scheduling experience is recommended.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Senate Republican office seeks experienced Communications Director to manage the press operation and serve as the senator’s spokesperson.  Duties include managing press staff, developing and implementing communications strategy, writing speeches, op-eds and briefing material, responding to media requests, preparing the senator for interviews, pitching interviews, and working with state office and legislative team on day-to-day press and messaging.  Qualifications:  Minimum of five years of Hill experience; previous on-the-record experience; strong speechwriting, editing and proofreading skills; strong oral communication skills; ability to work well under pressure and on deadlines; and a knowledge of print, broadcast media and the legislative process. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Western Democratic Senator on the Finance Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle health, aging, education and judicial issues.  Applicants should have direct expertise in current health care issues including health reform, Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, mental health, prescription drugs, and children’s health.  At least three years of Hill experience is required and experience with relevant Congressional health committees is a must.  Experience with education policy and related Congressional committees is strongly preferred.  Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks; and sound political judgment. The Legislative Assistant will be expected to handle relevant committee work and related constituent matters. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Judiciary Committee member seeks Counsel. Individual must be knowledgeable of current legislative and non-legislative issues and have a thorough understanding of the legislative process and the Senate’s organization and procedures.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analyzing legislative developments and recommending strategies on bills and amendments, advising the Senator during hearings and markups, and the preparation of memorandums, floor statements and speeches.  The position requires outstanding oral communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to conduct strong legal research and analysis.  Successful candidate will possess excellent academic credentials and will have the ability to produce quality work under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment.  Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter and resume to senatejobs@gmail.com, with Counsel Job in the subject line.

Midwestern Republican Senator is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to handle banking, budget and taxes portfolio. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of Hill experience. An in-depth knowledge of legislative process, superior writing skills, strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are required. Please send resume and cover letter to pubsenator@yahoo.com.

Senior Democratic senator seeks experienced communications professional to join busy four-person press office. This is not an entry-level position. Successful candidate will have experience working in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment with a portfolio of highly-polished writing samples (op-eds, statements and press releases).  Experience working with reporters and staffing a public figure are preferred; strong references are required. Experience with social media, web development and video production are also preferred. This position is based in Washington. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and writing samples to: us.senate.employment@gmail.com indicating “Deputy Press Secretary” in the subject line.

Democratic Senator seeks a Correspondence Manager to oversee his legislative correspondence process. This individual will be responsible for managing and processing all incoming and outgoing constituent correspondence and working closely with the Correspondence Assistant, Legislative Correspondents, Legislative Assistants, Legislative Director, and Senator to ensure appropriate timely responses. Major responsibilities include working within InterTrac – a constituent management software – to categorize and sort incoming mail by issue area to ensure quick turnaround, setting mail deadlines, creating weekly mail reports, writing, editing and proofreading outgoing responses, and maintaining an organized record of constituent communication.  This role requires a big-picture look at the mail process and constituent communication strategy and a problem-solving attitude to continue to develop best practices for the office. This individual is also responsible for writing and editing personal correspondence, event and program book letters, congratulatory letters, greetings, and Congressional Record Statements. This person ensures proper grammar and uniform formatting and style throughout the Senator’s written work product and should be extraordinarily detailed-oriented.  Experience with InterTrac preferred as well as a history of working well with others in a supervisory role. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Maryland Senator seeks individual to act as the Senator’s liaison to be local governments, core constituency groups, community organizations and leaders in the geographic area of Montgomery and Howard.  This entry-level position is full time including work on evenings and weekends.  Prerequisites include: college degree or equivalent; strong interpersonal written and oral skills; knowledge of Howard and Montgomery County; current IT skills and an outgoing personality.  Preference given to candidates with outreach or field staff experience in Montgomery and Howard Counties and proficiency in Spanish.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Please send resume with cover letter to: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, 901 South Bond Street, Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21231 or e-mail to jobs@mikulski.senate.gov

Western Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Aide to work with Foreign Policy & Defense Advisor on these issues.  Prior Hill experience and familiarity with matters important to military families and veterans is preferred.  Candidate must possess strong writing and communication skills, and work well within a team.   Please email a cover letter and resume to DemSenatorJob@gmail.com indicating “Legislative Aide” in the subject line.

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan's Washington, DC office is seeking a motivated and dependable Press Intern to start full-time in early January. Intern will join a busy, fast-paced communications office and will assist with media monitoring, writing press materials, updating website content and pitching events. Ideal candidate has North Carolina ties and previous press/media experience. Internship is unpaid. To apply: email resume, cover letter and two writing samples to HaganPressIntern@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.

Senator Charles E. Schumer’s press office seeks full-time, unpaid interns in Washington, DC, starting at the beginning of January. Part-Time interns will also be considered but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference. It is preferable, but not required, if candidate is available after the New Year, and can continue work through the Spring. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, answering reporter inquiries, organizing press conferences, writing press releases, talking points and memos, conducting research and assisting the Press Staff with the day-to-day operations of a very active press office. Applicants must work well under pressure, have excellent written and oral communications skills and a desire to learn. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but candidates should have a general understanding of the governmental process, knowledge of the Northeast, and interest in communications. If interested, please send cover letter and resume via email to: SchumerPressInternship@gmail.com

Western Democratic Senator is seeking a Staff Assistant.  Applicants must be detail oriented, well organized, able to handle a fast-paced work environment and work well in a team environment, and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Candidates should be personable, dependable and professional to support a very busy front office, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.  Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail, and other administrative duties as assigned, as well as providing support to scheduling, press, and legislative staff as needed.  Western ties a plus.  Please email a cover letter and resume to DemSenatorJob@gmail.com indicating “Staff Assistant” in the subject line.

The Office of Senator Barbara Boxer is seeking a web development intern to assist an ambitious technology team during the winter/spring semester/quarter.  With over 38 million constituents, technology and its thoughtful use are vital to the efficacy and workings of the Senator’s office.  The successful applicant will demonstrate a grasp of modern web development languages and concepts including HTML(5), CSS(3), PHP, and JavaScript.  Absolute proficiency in the languages is not required, but a passion and curiosity for the nexus of technology and representative government is.  To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation to techintern@boxer.senate.gov.  Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Western moderate seeking a Legislative Assistant/Senior Policy Advisor with strong writing, research and oral communication skills to advise and assist the Senator on issues related to agriculture and immigration.  The Legislative Assistant must be motivated, creative, self-disciplined and organized.  In addition to a strong grasp of policy, ideal candidates should have a keen political sense and the ability to balance the competing interests of a demographically and ideologically diverse constituency.   Previous Hill experience preferred.  Please send resume and cover letter to senatejobposting5@gmail.com.

Democratic Senator seeks Press Secretary for Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include drafting press releases and statements, serving as the primary contact for reporters, and preparing the Senator for interviews. The position requires excellent writing skills, keen attention to detail, an ability to multitask and execute under pressure, meet tight deadlines and work well in a team. Ideal candidates should have strong political communications experience. Previous Hill experience is preferred but not required. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples to press.sec.dem@gmail.com

The Senate Small Business Committee  is looking for a few bright interns, preferably juniors or seniors, for the upcoming semester. We would hope that these interns would be able to get college credit as the positions would be unpaid.  The interns will need to be available at least two days per week for several hours.  Tasks will include: helping out with front office work including answering phones, running errands and prepping for hearings/roundtables, assisting staff with research and policy work, attending meetings, hearings, etc. in order to take notes for staff. In addition, there will be group activities and meetings throughout the semester that will give the interns a chance to get to know the staff, gain valuable experience and advice, and have a bit of fun while learning new skills. In order to be considered, students will need to send an email with cover letter and resume attached to Christina_Jones@sbc.senate.gov

Senate Finance Committee Majority seeks health, trade, and social security policy associates.  Associates will conduct policy related research and work on behalf of the staff of the Committee. A successful candidate will have a very strong interest or background in health, trade or social security policy, as well as coursework or experience in the federal budget process, economics, writing, the policy process, and Microsoft Excel. The position is full-time, unpaid, can begin immediately, and finish May 2014.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Democratic_Internships@finance.senate.gov

Democratic Senator seeks a Correspondence Manager to run our mailroom operations.  This individual will be responsible for managing and processing incoming and outgoing communications, working closely with the Legislative Correspondents, Legislative Assistants and Legislative Director to ensure appropriate timely responses. Major responsibilities include sorting incoming communications; data-entry into the Correspondence Management System; working with CMS vendor to troubleshoot database problems; maintaining constituent mail database; generating regular mail reports; and maintaining an organized archive of constituent mail. Applicants must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with Simplicity Voice preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks unpaid press interns for fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Deputy Press Secretary on a variety of tasks. Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media distribution. Press interns will primarily work with the Deputy Press Secretary to compile daily press clips for the Senator's review, coordinate daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with the communications office on other media-related projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required. Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to SenBrownPressIntern@gmail.com.

The office of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, Republican from Illinois, seeks unpaid interns for this winter and summer sessions. Qualified candidates are enthusiastic, professional students or recent college graduates with a strong interest in public service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: attending briefings and drafting memos for staff members, handling constituent calls, performing legislative research, and other front office administrative duties.  Strong communication skills and a team attitude are required to fit into a fast paced environment. No Capitol Hill experience necessary, Illinois ties a plus. If interested in this opportunity please complete an application: http://www.kirk.senate.gov/?p=internships and send all completed materials to: internship@kirk.senate.gov.”

Progressive Northeastern Democrat seeks Military/Foreign Affairs Fellow to assist legislative staff with research, policy analysis and constituent affairs on defense, foreign policy, Army Corps, and disaster issues.  Relevant work experience and familiarity with the Department of Defense is required and advanced degree is preferred.  The position is unpaid and a six month commitment is preferred. Please submit a resume and cover letter to milfellow@gmail.com.

Democratic Senator seeks highly-motivated, supremely-organized individual to serve as Senator’s DC Scheduler.  This individual will maintain the Senator's daily and long-term schedules as well as act as a liaison for the Senator with both staff and constituents.  Primary responsibilities will include: receiving, evaluating and organizing all incoming meeting and event requests; greeting the Senator’s meeting attendees throughout the day; communicating key information regarding the Senator’s and the Senate’s schedule to staff; ensuring proper advance work is done for Senator’s travel, appearances and meetings; working with the Senator’s in-state Scheduler; and other duties as assigned by the Senator and the Chief of Staff.  The ideal candidate will be an energetic, resourceful, discreet team player with a proven ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.  This is NOT an entry-level position.  Qualified applicants will have at least 3-5 years of Scheduling and/or Executive Assistant experience, preferably on Capitol Hill.   Salary commensurate with experience.  Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to demsenator@yahoo.com.  This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Progressive Northeastern Democrat seeks Environmental Fellow to assist legislative staff with research and policy analysis on environmental issues including climate change and energy policy.  Law or other relevant advanced degree required.  The position is unpaid and a six month commitment is preferred. Please submit a resume and cover letter to envirofellow@gmail.com

Southern Republican Senator is seeking an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle health care, education and the Senator’s Small Business Committee portfolio. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of legislative experience handling health care issues. An in-depth knowledge of legislative process, superior writing skills, strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are required. Please send résumé and cover letter to senatela2013@gmail.com