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Office of Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35): In-District Fall 2023 Internship
Offered By
The Office of Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35)
Job Location
Austin
Job Location (Other)
San Antonio
Salary
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate
$15/hour, 15-20 hours per week
Job Description
The Office of Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) is currently seeking candidates for paid internships for the Fall 2023 term. Fall internships are part-time and in-person in our San Antonio or Austin office. Ties to the District, Texas, and Spanish language fluency are preferred but not required. Applications are due by Wed., Sept. 6, 2023. The Fall 2023 internship program runs September 18th to mid-December. Internships in our office are paid $15/hour at the close of each month. A fall internship is 15-20 hours per week, five days a week between the hours of 9:00AM to 5:00PM. DUTIES: The internship provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of a congressional office and gain first-hand experience of working in a district office. Interns are critical to the operations of a congressional office. Various intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: greeting guests, answering phones, logging constituent phone calls, email inbox, opening and sorting mail, drafting constituent letters, performing research, assisting staff with events, meetings, communications tasks, and various day-to-day office tasks. QUALIFIED APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will be dependable, professional, detail-oriented, an efficient multitasker, a proactive problem-solver, be comfortable interacting and speaking on the phone with the public. Successful internship candidates should: - Be at least 18 years of age. - Demonstrate an interest in politics, policy, and/or public service. - Possess a professional demeanor and an upbeat disposition while interacting with visitors, constituents, and staff members in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. - Possess effective skills for verbal and written communications. - Possess effective teamwork skills, flexibility, willingness to learn new skills, and the ability to support the needs of multiple team members and leaders in the office. - Possess time management skills including the ability to prioritize and track work status.
Application Instructions
HOW TO APPLY: Our office is committed to building a team with diverse lived experiences that equips our team to serve Texas's 35th district. Application deadline is Wed., September 6, 2023, at 11:59PM CST. Interested applicants should fill out this form at casar.house.gov/jobs
Degree Status
Current Student
Experience Required
Preferred
Contact Information
Email - stephanie.trinh@mail.house.gov
Type of Internship
US Congress
Posted By
The Office of Congressman Greg Casar
Post Date
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Expiration Date
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Link
casar.house.gov/jobs