Date Posted:
August 3, 2026
Position Title:
Fall Intern
Office/Company:
Republican Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Party:
Republican
Office Code:
Job Number:
MEM-252-26
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
VAR.resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-Time
Description:
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has a need to hire Fall interns in the Washington,
D.C. office in a full-time capacity.
Responsibilities:
Interns provide support with a variety of committee activities, including but not limited to:
administrative and logistical support for hearings, business meetings, and mark-ups;
assisting the committee’s communications team with media relations activities; and
conducting legislative research for policy issues within the committee’s jurisdiction.
Administrative Support
• Provides administrative and logistical support to ensure Committee hearings,
business meetings, and mark-ups are run in an efficient and effective manner
• Serves as an initial point of contact for visitors (e.g., hearing witnesses, government
officials, and other VIPs) who have business with the Committee and its staff
• Answers phone calls and routes mail and other messages to appropriate
committee staff for further action
Legislative
• Partners with the committee staff prepare stakeholder inquiries on oversight and
policy issue areas within the committee’s jurisdiction
• Edits Legislative Transcripts
• Performs research on issues or topics related to public law, regulation, and
legislation
• Attends meetings with stakeholders and assists the legislative staff prepare for
hearings and mark-ups
Qualifications:
Featured Skills:
• Adaptability: Adapts quickly to change or unexpected obstacles
• Research and Analysis: Collects, synthesizes, and analyzes information from a
variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective, unbiased manner to inform
strategic decision making.
• Planning and Coordination: Coordinates with others to accomplish goals;
monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and
politeness.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing
manner for the intended audience.
Preferences:
• Pursuing or completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education
and experience
• Prior stakeholder service or customer relationship management experience is
preferred
• A demonstrated interest in public service
Instructions:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a
resume and cover letter. Once the application period closes, the office will contact the
best qualified candidates to begin our interview process. All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume by
08/12/2026.
Other:
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.
