District Office Intern
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Job Description
About Company
The organization is the U.S. House of Representatives, District Office (Democrat). Specifically, this internship is with Representative Kelly Morrison’s District Office. It operates within the structure of the U.S. federal government, representing a congressional district.
Job Description, Detailed
• Position Title: District Office Intern
• Position Type: This is a full-time internship position. It is in-person only.
• Position Location: The internship is located in Plymouth, MN. Applicants must either already be within a commutable distance or be open to relocating without any financial assistance from the employer. All travel-related expenses for interviews and hiring, including any relocation costs, are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Position Description: Interns will undertake a variety of tasks crucial to the functioning of a congressional district office. Key responsibilities include:
• Answering phone calls: Serving as a primary point of contact for constituents.
• Handling casework: Assisting constituents with issues they have with federal agencies.
• Constituent correspondence: Managing and responding to communications from constituents.
• Special projects: Assisting with various other projects as needed.
The office encourages all university students to apply to gain valuable experience.
• Salary Level/Range: The salary for this internship is $3,000 – $4,000.
• How to Apply: Applications are accepted through a referral portal. The portal will close on Thursday, July 24th, or once 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first.
• Employment Eligibility: The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all qualified applicants. Employment is at-will, meaning it can be terminated by either party at any time. Employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check. To be eligible for a paid position, applicants must meet one of the following residency requirements within the continental United States:
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and actively seeking citizenship.
• Be admitted as a refugee or granted asylum and have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible.
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (qualifying as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
