Legislative
Consultant Internship – Washington, D.C.
Description:
Meyers & Associates, LLC,
located in Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill, is looking for
a fall intern interested in learning the legislative consulting field.
The intern who fills this position will have the opportunity to learn
about Congress, how a bill becomes law, how to communicate with a member of
Congress and congressional staff. Also, the intern will gain a better
understanding about the roles of congressional staff, tips for e-mailing
congress, legislative language, how to write a letter to a member of
Congress, the roles of House and Senate Committees, the executive branch, and
the roles of federal agencies.
Responsibilities:
-Daily
monitoring of Hill activity such as congressional hearings, markups, etc.
-Taking
notes, preparing memos and attending congressional hearings and markups
-Assisting M&A with daily activities
Requirements:
Students
applying for this internship must have strong communication skills while being
able to work independently. Students who have at least 90 semester hours or
more majoring in communications or political science are highly
encouraged to apply. Applicants should also have strong writing and research
skills.
Contact
Information:
Please
e-mail Resume and Cover Letter to President Larry Meyers
