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Congressional Internships

An internship provides students and recent college graduates with a first hand look at a Congressional office and the political process.

I am seeking intelligent, energetic, and professional individuals who are able to perform well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented legislative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Process and sort incoming mail

  • Greet official visitors and answer phones

  • Conduct legislative research

  • Attend Committee and issue briefings and meetings and report to legislative staff

  • Assist with constituent services and requests

  • Assist legislative staff with writing and circulating Dear Colleague letters and getting signatures

  • Accompany staff to events

  • Complete data entry

  • Attend to administrative tasks

  • Assemble and distribute news clips

  • Become familiar with the district and its relevant issues

  • Work closely with staff on other duties as needed

  • Assist constituents with Congressional Tours

  • Propose and complete one major project, due by the end of the internship

Requisites

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • An active interest in government and politics

  • An ability to meet the demands of a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

  • Familiarity with the 1st Congressional District is helpful, but not required

How to Apply

For positions in my Washington, D.C. office, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample via fax or e-mail.

Office of Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay
Attn: Joshua Peters
2418 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-2406

Fax: (202) 226-3717
Joshua.Peters@mail.house.gov

 

For positions in my St. Louis City or St. Louis County district offices, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample to Ms. Alyson Singfield via fax or e-mail.

Office of Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay
Attn: Alyson Singfield

625 North Euclid Ave, Suite 326

St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Phone: (314)367-1970

Fax: (314) 367.1341
Alyson.Singfield@mail.house.gov