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INTERNSHIPS
Opportunities and Responsibilities
The basic internship program is divided into four components: A. Day-to-day operations designed to provide the intern with an understanding of the core functions of daily operation. Responsibilities include assisting full-time staff in responding to various constituent requests, assisting with information inquiries, updating computer records and drafting general correspondence. B. Observing the legislative process provides the intern with direct observational experience in the federal legislative process. Responsibilities include attending committee and agency hearings and briefings, assisting full-time staff in preparing summaries, observing floor proceedings and attending meetings related to specific legislation. C. Research - gives each intern the opportunity to sharpen research skills related to particular legislation or development of public policy. Responsibilities include assisting full-time staff in developing detailed responses to constituent concerns, legislative issues and policy questions. The intern will be exposed to a variety of primary and secondary research sources, including the Library of Congress, federal agencies and affiliated organizations. D. Individually assigned projects - occasionally interns will be given the opportunity to assist with a special project. The projects will vary according to the intern's interest and the needs of the office. Interns will be responsible for planning, implementing and successfully completing his or her project. Interns may be assigned a mentor drawn from the full-time staff. Individuals interested in applying for an internship in Washington, D.C. should contact Sallie Derr at (202) 2245244. If you are interested in an internship in one of my six Oregon offices, please contact Candi Bartasavich at (503)326-7525.
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