The intern selected to work for the Office of Congressman Ken Buck '81 will gain first-hand experience of what it's like to work as a public servant for a Member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives. Due to the fact that Congressman Buck is an alumni of Princeton himself, he believes in fostering young talent and maintaining good relations with the University.
City/State
Washington, DC
Internship Description
Duties include answering the phones, sorting and responding to constituent mail, writing letters and press releases, attending briefings on behalf of staff, sitting in on committee hearings, and attending lectures with other interns on Capitol Hill. Interns in our office get to see how politics and policy work in Washington, D.C., and get to contribute greatly to the daily functions of the office.
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| 10 | Flexible | 9:00am | 6:00pm | Yes | No | In person |
Housing Information
In D.C., there are plenty of intern housing programs. We can connect you with some of these.
Internship Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Writing Sample Requirement
- One writing sample, no longer than 2 pages in length.
Special Requirements
None