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Internships
NOTE: We have currently completed
our Summer 2008 internship selections for Washington, DC and
Bridgeport, CT. At this time we are accepting Fall 2008 applications
for our Washington, DC and Bridgeport, CT offices.
The office of Congressman Christopher Shays offers internships
for qualified high school and college students in our district
office in Bridgeport, Connecticut and our Washington, D.C.
office.
The purpose of an internship with Congressman Shays is to
educate and expose the student to the workings of the U.S.
House of Representatives through full-time or part-time work
in one of our offices.
Interns are essential to the operation of our offices and
are treated as members of the permanent staff, which requires
the same level of professionalism and commitment. While the
position is temporary and unpaid, interns are held to the
same high standards of job performance Congressman Shays expects
of his full-time staff.
Internships in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Internships in the District Office will provide a firsthand
look at the role government plays in the lives of local families
and businesses. Intern responsibilities include providing
constituent services to callers, assisting staff with research
and correspondence, and administrative/clerical duties.
Internship programs are available for fall and spring semesters,
as well as during the summer months. Scheduling is extremely
flexible, although preference is given to students able to
work at least three days a week.
Internships in Washington, D.C.
An intern in our Washington, D.C. office will be offered
the opportunity to observe and participate firsthand in the
functions of the federal government. Interns will examine
how the House of Representatives works as a lawmaking body,
as well as how it interacts with the Senate, the White House,
state and federal agencies, and the judicial branch.
Interns work one-on-one with staff members on projects ranging
from press to legislation to constituent services.
Internship programs run during fall and spring semesters,
as well as two eight-week summer sessions. During the school
year schedules are flexible, while during the summer the internship
is full-time.
How to Apply
Priority is given to undergraduate students from Connecticut,
although we do consider out-of-state as well as high school
and graduate students. To apply, please send the following
items to either our Washington or Connecticut office:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter stating goals and expectations for the
internship
- A Short Writing Sample
*Please indicate your office of preference
Whom to Contact
Washington, D.C
Allison G.S. Knox
allison.knox@mail.house.gov
Phone: 202/225-5541
Fax: 202/225-9629
1126 Longworth Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Stephen Bassermann
stephen.bassermann@mail.house.gov
Phone: 203/579-5870
Fax: 203/579-0771
PLEASE NOTE:
Because we have not had regular mail
delivery since the Anthrax threat in 2001, e-mails, phone
calls, faxes, and in-person visits are the most effective
ways to communicate with my office.
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