The internship program in the office of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries provides an excellent opportunity to learn and participate in the legislative process. Interns will enjoy an enriching and rigorous experience, and make important contributions to Congressman Jeffries’ work on behalf of the 8th Congressional District of New York and the United States. are three internship sessions: spring (January April), summer (May August), and fall – – (September December). All internships are unpaid, and the office does not provide room, – board, or transportation. Internship hours can be flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules, but are generally during office hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our interns gain invaluable work experience. In Washington, interns research for the Congressman’s policy proposals, assist senior staff with legislative hearings and briefings, help draft responses to constituents on issues before Congress, and manage administrative duties. Interns in our District offices interface directly with constituents, helping to deliver needed information and services. Responsibilities vary but will include research and writing, assisting with District events, and administrative duties. Fluency in a second language is wanted, but not required. All interns must be enrolled in, or have recently graduated from, an accredited post-secondary educational institution. We welcome applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in, and commitment to, public service. Strong candidates are mature, professional, well-organized, efficient, and self-motivated. While preference is given to persons from New York’s 8th Congressional District, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you would like to be considered for an internship, please email your application materials to the appropriate address below: Addressee: newyork08resumes@gmail.com Subject: Internship Application for [Your Name] Attn: Internship Coordinator Instructions for Internship Program Application Form: Please timely complete and submit the application form as well as your resume, references, (un)official transcript, and writing sample (prompt provided below). Any application materials submitted after the deadline may result in the rejection of your application. The suggested application deadlines are as follows: Spring Session (January April): December 10th – Summer Session (May August): April 15th –
The internship program in the office of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries provides an excellent opportunity to learn and participate in the legislative process. Interns will enjoy an enriching and rigorous experience, and make important contributions to Congressman Jeffries’ work on behalf of the 8th Congressional District of New York and the United States. are three internship sessions: spring (January – April), summer (May – August), and fall (September – December). All internships are unpaid, and the office does not provide room, board, or transportation. Internship hours can be flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules, but are generally during office hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our interns gain invaluable work experience. In Washington, interns research for the Congressman’s policy proposals, assist senior staff with legislative hearings and briefings, help draft responses to constituents on issues before Congress, and manage administrative duties. Interns in our District offices interface directly with constituents, helping to deliver needed information and services. Responsibilities vary but will include research and writing, assisting with District events, and administrative duties. Fluency in a second language is wanted, but not required. All interns must be enrolled in, or have recently graduated from, an accredited post-secondary educational institution. We welcome applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in, and commitment to, public service. Strong candidates are mature, professional, well-organized, efficient, and self-motivated. While preference is given to persons from New York’s 8th Congressional District, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you would like to be considered for an internship, please email your application materials to the appropriate address below: Addressee: newyork08resumes@gmail.com Subject: Internship Application for [Your Name] Attn: Internship Coordinator Instructions for Internship Program Application Form: Please timely complete and submit the application form as well as your resume, references, (un)official transcript, and writing sample (prompt provided below). Any application materials submitted after the deadline may result in the rejection of your application. The suggested application deadlines are as follows: Spring Session (January – April): December 10th Summer Session (May – August): April 15th
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