As the summer comes to a close, I must say good bye to the participants of my 2008 Summer Internship Program in my Washington, DC office: Jacob Layne of Beckley; Michael Chirico, Caitlin Ray, and Megan Ray of Huntington; Christopher Eddy of Charleston; and William Hicks of Rainelle. 

These enthusiastic, hard-working students were all of great service to my office individuals and have bright futures ahead of them.  It always warms my heart to see young people take such an avid interest in public service.  I am amazed to see how much they learn and accomplish, in only a few short weeks.  

While I am sad to see my 2008 Summer interns go, I am pleased to announce that I am once again seeking applications for fall internships in my Washington, DC office.  I strongly urge any interested current college student to apply.

In the real world, nothing beats experience.  Internships are a great opportunity for young West Virginians who are interested in public policy, government, or public service to get hands-on experience in the federal legislative process.

In addition to an inside look at the goings-on of a busy Congressional office, interns will learn how my staff works to meet the needs of southern West Virginia.

In Washington, interns are exposed to a wide range of activities in a Congressional office.  Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting legislative staff with a variety of projects, conducting tours of the United States Capitol, database maintenance, answering phones, sorting and logging mail, and constituent services.

Interns will have the opportunity to attend Committee hearings and briefings on issues of their choice and are greatly encouraged to learn as much as possible about the legislative branch of our Federal Government.

Candidates should possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and work well in a team environment.  Internships are unpaid and can be either full or part-time.  Academic credit is available.

Interested individuals should contact:

Rachael Berkey
Intern Coordinator
U.S. Representative Nick Rahall
Email: rachael.berkey@mail.house.gov
Phone: (202) 225-3452