Application Instructions: • Please submit a combined PDF of your resume and one-page cover letter Organization ?U.S. House of Representatives, District Office (Democrat) Position Title Spring Intern ??Position Type Internship ??Position Location Eagan, MN Washington, D.C. ?Must already be within a commutable distance OR open to relocating without assistance. Position Description Spring internships under a Democrat District Representative Office will be held in-person in the Eagan, MN office and Washington, D.C. office. We are not accepting remote or hybrid applicants at this time. The internship will run approximately from January 7th, 2025, through May 6th, 2025, with some room for flexibility. All interns are paid a stipend and provided with the necessary technology for their work. Schedules are flexible to accommodate course schedules and academic programs; however, a minimum availability of 20-25 hours per week is highly preferred. All interns will have the opportunity to work with staff in both offices over the course of the internship and the program is easily tailored to fit interns' policy interests and career goals. As a result, interns will learn about the legislative process, learn about all the different functions of a congressional office and gain hands-on professional experience while serving the constituents of Minnesota's Second Congressional District. Successful internship candidates are passionate about public service, confident and effective communicators, proactive problem-solvers and possess strong writing skills. They also are comfortable speaking on the phone and working with the general public. Application Instructions: • Please submit a combined PDF of your resume and one-page cover letter • Please include your weekly availability between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm in your cover letter and confirm that you will be available for in-person work. We strongly encourage individuals with ties to Minnesota (especially the Second Congressional District) and those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. How To Apply The referral portal will close at either on Monday, November 11, 2024 or upon receipt of 100 applications , whichever comes first. Employment Eligibility The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All travel-related expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant, to include any relocation expenses. 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. A qualified applicant must meet one of the following residency requirements within the continental United States for eligibility for a paid position with the U.S. House of Representatives: 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)