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Capitol Hill internships provide valuable opportunities for college students and new graduates to experience our nation's legislative process first hand. The majority of current Hill staffers, from chiefs of staff to legislative assistants, started off as personal office and committee interns.

Representative Mark Amodei (NV-02) offers the opportunity for college students and recent graduates to participate in internships in his Washington, D.C. office. Successful candidates must have excellent organizational, personal, writing and communication skills. Nevada ties are a plus, but are not required. Special consideration will be given to applicants from Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District or students attending institutions of higher education in Nevada.

Internships can be a great opportunity to learn the legislative process, experience life in Washington, D.C., and see how your government works. Responsibilities include answering phones, providing constituents tours of the U.S. Capitol, legislative research, assisting the communications director, and aiding staff for special projects as needed. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend committee hearings, briefings, and staff meetings. This rewarding experience offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn about and contribute to the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. Furthermore, full-time interns may have to opportunity to receive a monthly stipend.

Internships are offered three times per year. We offer a rolling application, meaning we continually accept applications for the following semesters:

Spring: January - May

NOW HIRING FOR 2018 - Application Deadline: December 21st

Summer: May - September

Application Deadline: April 1st

Fall: September - December

Rolling Application Deadline

If you are interested in interning in our Washington, D.C. office, please submit your resume and cover letter to Congressman Mark Amodei’s intern coordinator at: Jessica.Kleitsch@mail.house.gov

Academy Nominations

Service Academy Nominations FAQ

Dear Academy Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in a nomination to one of our nation's prestigious service academies. I have enclosed an application for nomination; please complete this form and return it to:

The Honorable Mark E. Amodei

Attention: Tracy Spears

5310 Kietzke Lane, Suite 103

Reno, Nevada 89511

In addition to your completed application, please submit the following information:

An official high school transcript in a sealed envelope;
Official SAT/ACT score report;
Three letters of recommendation - limited to your high school principal, teachers, guidance counselor, and coaches;
Brief essay on why you would like to attend a United States Service Academy.

The deadline for submitting application packets, including the above items, is October 31. No applications will be accepted after this date. Please note that a nomination does not replace the admissions process or ensure your acceptance to a service academy. Students must contact the admissions office at each service academy to initiate the application process.

Additionally, applicants who submit a completed application by the Oct 31^st deadline will be contacted with their scheduled time for Academy Interview Day (typically held the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving). Nevada’s Congressional offices work together to create the interview schedule, and will notify students of their interview time approximately one week following the application deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Soliday at (775) 686-5760. I commend you on your desire to serve our nation and wish you the best in your efforts.

2018 Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in each congressional district of our nation. I'd like to congratulate Wyatt Williams, a sophomore at Reno’s McQueen High School, for winning first place in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Wyatt’s photo, entitled: Valley of Colors, beautifully showcases Bowers Mansion in the fall. He describes his work as the mansion resting “in the historical Washoe Valley”. Wyatt's work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and he will also have the opportunity to travel to Washington to attend a congratulatory ceremony with the winners of other congressional districts.

I’m incredibly proud of all the talented young artists from CD-2 that participated in last year’s competition, and I strongly encourage all interested high school students to participate next year.

Congressional Award

About

The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. Our Foundation remains Congress’ only charity. The program is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. Young people may register when they turn 13 1/2 years old and must complete their activities by their 24th birthday.

Participants earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Congressional Award Certificates and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Congressional Award Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas: Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. Earning The Congressional Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or something you’d like to try for the first time. You move at your own pace – on your own or with your friends. This is not an award for past accomplishments. Instead, you are honored for achieving your own challenging goals after registering for the program.

Regardless of your situation, you can earn The Congressional Award. The Congressional Award has no minimum grade point average requirements. It accommodates young people with special needs or disabilities who are willing to take the challenge.

Learn more: http://congressionalaward.org/about/

Members of Congress

The youth of our nation are positively affected because Members of the United States Congress have made a strong and clear commitment to a program that makes a difference in the lives of young people, The Congressional Award – Congress’ highest honor for America’s youth. The Congressional Award provides a structure for young Americans to learn the value of service, personal development, fitness, and citizenship through character forming experiences that shape tomorrow’s leaders and our country’s future.

The Congressional Award program is promoted throughout America by Members of Congress who share with their constituents a unique opportunity to provide today’s youth with the tools they need to thrive as adults. There are many ways in which congressional offices can become involved:

Inform your staff about The Congressional Award. The National Office is more than willing to coordinate a conference call to brief members of your district and D.C. staff on the program.
Designate a staff member to serve as a liaison with The Congressional Award National Office. This person will help plan award presentations in your district and would also be the point person in your office to handle constituent questions about the program.
Identify volunteers at the district level to promote the program within schools, youth groups, and other organizations. The Congressional Award looks for teachers, guidance counselors, scoutmasters, leaders of such groups as 4-H, YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, and many others to help spread the word about the program.
Request promotional and informational materials from the National Office. Our office will send program materials to your D.C. or district offices to ensure you are equipped with the materials to be successful.
Make Congressional Award brochures available to youth in your district between the ages of 14 and 23. Keep Congressional Award materials displayed in both your Capitol Hill and district offices.
Include an item about the program in your next newsletter. Sample articles are available upon request.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
Participate in the Gold Medal Ceremony held annually on Capitol Hill each June. This year Gold Medal class is estimated to be the largest in the program’s 39 year history, with nearly 400 youth represented across 40 states. This is a prime opportunity to become further familiarized with the program and meet your constituents while their in the nation’s capital.
Send congratulatory letters to Congressional Award recipients or newly enrolled students to encourage them to reach their goals.

There are youth in your district already participating in various programs and activities that can earn them a Congressional Award. Do not let them miss out on the recognition, scholarships, and opportunities this award can bring. Your community can benefit from the invaluable contribution Congressional Award participants make through their citizenship and service.

Learn more: http://congressionalaward.org/congressional-members/

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Office Locations

Office Name	Location	Image	Map URL
Reno Office	5310 Kietzke Lane, Suite 103 Reno, NV 89511 Phone: (775) 686-5760 Fax: (775) 686-5711		https://goo.gl/maps/q79GzGLXCfD2
Washington Office	104 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6155 Fax: (202) 225-5679		https://goo.gl/maps/LHerJswiK862
Elko Office	905 Railroad Street, Suite 104 D Elko, NV 89801 Office: (775) 777-7705 Fax: (775) 753-9984		https://goo.gl/maps/q79GzGLXCfD2