Congressional Leadership Program

 

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Summer 2013 Congressional Leadership Program for Congressman Doug Lamborn.

We are now accepting Summer 2013 Applications

Deadline for Submission: Monday, March 4, 2013

 

 

Applications will be accepted and reviewed as they are received.  Please answer all questions (listed below) and submit for our review. A member of Congressman Lamborn’s staff will follow-up to confirm that your application has been received.
 
Program Overview:
             
The Congressional Leadership Program is an experience that is unique to Congressman Lamborn’s office. Applicants must be attending college or its equivalent or be recent graduates and have strong ties to the 5th Congressional District.
 
During the  session, CLP Associates will be given real responsibilities in a dynamic Congressional office, will receive training in current legislative and political affairs, and will grow in leadership skills. Associates will participate in substantive legislative duties including, but not limited to, attending congressional hearings, assisting in policy research, engaging in constituent communication, and participating in media outreach.
 
Additionally, numerous cultural and historic opportunities will be provided by Congressman Lamborn’s D.C. office so that CLP Associates will be able to take advantage of the vibrant history of our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.
 
Logistics:
 
  • This Summer's session will begin June 3rd and conclude July 26th, 2013.
  • Associates will maintain a full-time work schedule: 9 AM-6 PM when Congress is in session and 9 AM-5 PM while in recess.
  • Schedules will be planned and organized by staff members and responsibilities may change daily.
  • Associates can expect that administrative tasks, research, and constituent communication will be part of the daily schedule.
  • Associates can expect that time will be set aside during the workday  for historic education, including tours of Smithsonian exhibits, the National Archives, the White House, the Capitol, and other significant sites.
  • Associates can expect to participate in leadership discussions and educational training with conservative and free market organizations.
  • This Summer's session will begin June 3rd and conclude July 26th, 2013.
Application Process:
Candidates are required to answer all questions and attach a current resume for review.  Questions and resume must be submitted online to COInternship@mail.house.gov.  Please make sure to include complete contact information and three references with contact numbers.


1) In an essay of no more than 250 words, please explain why you would like to be an Associate in the Congressional Leadership Program for 2013.

2) Three references with phone numbers

3) Please respond to the following short answer questions:

  • Which three public figures hold political views most like your own? Explain if necessary.
  • Which public policy organizations are advocating policies most like your own?
  • What political philosophy do your views most align with?
  • Drawing from your experiences, how would you demonstrate that you are capable of handling the responsibilities that go along with being a CLP Associate?
  • Describe your professional or volunteer work experience.
  • How did you become interested in government and politics? Do you have any political/campaign experience?
  • Name three specific legislative proposals you would introduce or support if you were a Member of Congress.