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Internships
interns2.jpgThe purpose of the internship program is to provide opportunities for college students, recent college graduates, and others interested in public service to gain firsthand knowledge of how a Congressional office operates, to observe the legislative process at the federal level, and to develop research skills related to public policy. Residents of Washington state, particularly the third congressional district, are encouraged to apply.

The program is structured to provide participants with a full range of opportunities and experiences. Internships can range from 8 weeks to 16 weeks and will be negotiated on an individual basis.

It is often possible to work with college faculty to receive college credit for participation in the internship program. Although neither a salary nor expenses can be paid, my office will be glad to assist in the search for temporary housing in the Washington, D.C. area. Internships can also be arranged with the Vancouver and Olympia District Offices.

Interns perform a variety of tasks depending on the needs of the office during each period of service and the particular interests and skills of the intern. The basic internship program is divided into four components:

arrow image related links to this page to the right which will dirct you to another website. 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.
arrow image related links to this page to the right which will dirct you to another website. Observing the legislative process -allows the intern to observe the federal legislative process firsthand. Responsibilities include attending committee, agency hearings, and briefings; assisting the full-time staff in preparing summaries; observing floor proceedings; and attending meetings related to specific legislation.  Interns may also be assigned individual projects that may vary according to intern's interests and needs of Congressional office. 
arrow image related links to this page to the right which will dirct you to another website. Research -gives the 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.
arrow image related links to this page to the right which will dirct you to another website. Individually assigned projects - each intern will be given the opportunity to complete a project of significant educational benefit. The projects will vary according to the intern's interest and the needs of the Congressional office. Each intern will have the primary responsibility for planning, implementing, and successfully completing his or her project. Depending on the content of the project, the intern may be assigned a mentor drawn from the full-time staff.


If you are interested in applying for a congressional internship in my Washington D.C. office, please mail or fax your resume and a cover letter to:
Congressman Brian Baird
Attention: Internship Coordinator
2350 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3536
Fax: (202) 225-3478


If you are interested in applying for a congressional internship in my Vancouver district office, please mail or fax your resume and a cover letter to:
Congressman Brian Baird
Attention: Internship Coordinator
O.O. Howard House
750 Anderson Street, Suite B
Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: (360) 695-6292
Fax: (360) 695-6197


If you are interested in applying for a congressional internship in my Olympia district office, please mail or fax your resume and a cover letter to:
Congressman Brian Baird
Attention: Internship Coordinator
120 Union Ave. STE 105
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 352-9768
Fax: (360) 352-9241


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