Senator Durbin offers an internship program in his various offices for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications received early will be given preference and those recieved after the deadline will be considered as space allows. Students are strongly urged to send their materials as soon as possible, as positions fill quickly. Forms and more info available on his website.
The Office of Congressman Tim Johnson IL-15 (R) is seeking intelligent
and conservative minded individuals for unpaid Summer Internships.
Duties include attending briefings on behalf of senior staff, assisting
staff with policy research, as well as managing constituent contact and
conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol.
Applicants should possess strong written and verbal communication skills
and be self-motivated. Applicants should also have outgoing
personalities and be able to problem solve and multi-task. District and
Illinois ties are a plus but not required.
Applicant Instructions:
All interested persons should contact Ben Brockschmidt, Internship
Coordinator for Congressman Tim Johnson, at 202-225-2371 or
Ben.Brockschmidt@mail.house.gov. All applications should include a brief
statement about why they want to work for Rep. Johnson, resume, and a
writing sample.
The National Conference of State Legislatures provides job listings in State Legislatures around America. To view current listings, visit: http://www.ncsl.org/public/joblegis.htm
Senator Brady's office has announced that they have an immediate need for an intern. The general description follows: Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer; Compensation: Unpaid; Description: Will work with Senator Brady and other staff members to research and formulate legislation. Help constituents with problems related to state agencies and programs. Draft letters to constituents. Travel with Senator Brady to Springfield and various events. Qualifications: Good communication skills and the willingness to travel to Springfield and other meetings are important. Interns should also possess the ability to understand complex issues related to state government and strong public presentation skills. Location: Bloomington, Illinois. If interested, contact: Debbie Clark, Executive Assistant, 2203 Eastland Drive, Suite 3, Bloomington, IL 61704, (309) 664-4440, (309) 664-8597.