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Congressional internship requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in congressional internship job postings.
Sample congressional internship requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Previous internship or work experience in politics or government
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Sample required congressional internship soft skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Congressional internship job description example 1

Federal Reserve Bank congressional internship job description

Summer 2023 Intern - Congressional Liaison - BDM - 23270
Primary Location : DC-Washington
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Employee Status : Temporary
Overtime Status : Non-exempt
Job Type : Internship
Travel : No
Shift : Day Job Years of Experience Required: : 0 Education Required: : Some College Relocation Provided: : No Salary Grade Low: : 20 Salary Grade High: : 22 Minimum Salary: : 50,600 Maximum Salary: : 68,900
Posting Date : Sep 19, 2022
Position Description
Provide support to Congressional Liaison Office staff on a wide variety of assignments, such as background memo preparation, hearing preparation, congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, and Senate and House floor proceedings; conduct research in support of various special projects; assist with compilation and distribution of reports, testimony, and other documents to Congress; and assist with general administrative tasks. May be called upon to assist on other special projects as time permits.
Competencies and Learning Objectives : Communication; critical thinking; equity and inclusion; professionalism; leadership; and teamwork.
Position Requirements
Suggested Major/Minor: Political Science or Government, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills,
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, Windows, and Internet research.
  • Commitment to a high quality of work
  • Positive attitude and sound judgement
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • An interest in and general understanding of the Federal Reserve System, financial markets, global and domestic current events, and economics, as well as an interest in the fields of political science and government relations.

Preferred Skills :
  • Demonstrated practice with summary-style writing
  • Experience with research and tracking of legislative initiatives.

Required Documents for Application: Candidates must submit the following documents with their application. Please note that any application received without these documents will not be considered.
  • Resume
  • Cover letter detailing interest in the position and qualifications
  • Unofficial transcript

Notes:
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA Requirement
  • This internship can be completed remotely.
  • US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2023 or later.

Keywords: #congressional liaison intern; #legislative affairs intern.
Full vaccination for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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