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Interns Needed: Congresswoman Betty Sutton is seeking interns for her Legislative and District offices. Interns will work in a fast-paced Congressional office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress. Interns will gain practical experience while assisting Congressional staff, and have the opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the Legislative branch.
Intern responsibilities include answering phones, incoming and outgoing mail, addressing constituent concerns, and assisting the Legislative/District office staff. Internships are open to all majors and designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates with an interest in public service. Starting and ending dates are flexible, depending on academic calendar.
Qualifications: Strong academic background and interest in pursuing a career in public service or government. The ideal candidate will be friendly, outgoing, motivated, mature, detail-orientated and possess the ability to multi-task. Position is unpaid but college credit can be granted upon completion. This is a great opportunity for college students and recent graduates. Ohio Residency is a plus.
Compensation: Congressional Interns are unpaid.
Contact: Ms. Angela Schoonover, Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline: For the fall semester, the deadline for applications is mid September -- for Winter internships, the deadline is early December; for Spring, the deadline, mid January. The deadline for applications for Summer internships is early May. Late applications will be admitted only in exceptional circumstances.
To Apply: Please email tony.baker@mail.house.gov
Majors/Career Fields: Students with all academic/career backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Jan. 9 - Ryan & Sutton become advocates for Mt. McKinley (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Jan. 9 - 'OUR VIEW' EDITORIAL: Local congressional raises put to good use (Lorain Morning Journal)
Dec. 9 - Most Ohio lawmakers behind wheels of domestic cars (Columbus Dispatch)
Dec. 11 - Automaker bailout survives House vote (Akron Beacon Journal)
Dec. 10 - Sutton moves to Energy and Commerce Committee (Cleveland Plain Dealer)