District Press Intern
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About the Organization
The organization is the U.S. House of Representatives, District Office, specifically the office of Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02), a Democrat. It is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The office encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply, and Minnesota ties are considered a plus.
Job Description
• Position Title: District Press Intern
• Position Type: Internship
• Position Location: Eagan, Minnesota. Applicants must already be within a commutable distance or open to relocating without assistance.
• Description: The District Press Intern will work directly with the communications team and be involved in day-to-day communications operations, while also performing administrative tasks within the district office.
• Primary Responsibilities:
• Compiling daily afternoon news clips.
• Taking photos and filming video content at the Congresswoman’s district events.
• Assisting with drafting social media posts when the Congresswoman is in the district.
• Answering phones.
• Logging constituent voicemails and mail.
• Fielding casework requests.
• Performing other assignments as needed.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience with digital photography, social media, video editing, and graphic design is preferred, but not required.
• Availability Requirements: Applicants must indicate their weekly availability from September 1st through December 30th. Applicants with 20-25 hours/week of availability, spread across the work week, are preferred.
• Salary: $15/hourly.
• Application Deadline: The referral portal will close on July 29, 2025, or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employment Eligibility (General for U.S. House of Representatives Paid Positions):
• 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 seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B).
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible.
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
• All travel-related expenses associated with the interview and hiring process, including any relocation expenses, must be paid by the applicant.
• Employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check.
• Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will.
• Application Instructions: Submit a combined PDF of your resume, one writing sample, and two digital work samples (i.e., graphic or video). Applicants must also indicate their weekly availability from September 1st through December 30th.
