The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist with the agencys media relations and public affairs during the summer.
The successful candidate will report to the Associate Director for Communications and will serve as a key member of the communications team. Duties include responding to phone and email inquiries from the media and the public on a wide range of topics, preparing for and attending Congressional hearings, coordinating meetings with outside groups and international visitors, and working on other communications projects and planning as needed.
Previous communications interns have served a frontline role representing CBO and have interacted routinely with staff in every area of the agency.
Qualifications Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio/television, or a related field and should have a strong focus on and interest in government or political science.
Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines. Strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required. Previous experience in journalism or media relations is desired, and familiarity with and interest in social media would be a plus.
Salary and Benefits The hourly rate ranges from $16 to $27 and will be commensurate with educational attainment and related experience. This is a temporary position that is expected to last approximately 10 weeks between May and August of 2017. The selected candidate would be expected to work a 40-hour week, but an alternate schedule may be considered. Housing and relocation expenses are not provided, but CBOs interns are eligible for a local transportation subsidy of up to $255 per month.
EOE M/F/V/D
Summary
The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist with the agencys media relations and public affairs during the summer.
The successful candidate will report to the Associate Director for Communications and will serve as a key member of the communications team. Duties include responding to phone and email inquiries from the media and the public on a wide range of topics, preparing for and attending Congressional hearings, coordinating meetings with outside groups and international visitors, and working on other communications projects and planning as needed.
Previous communications interns have served a frontline role representing CBO and have interacted routinely with staff in every area of the agency.
Qualifications Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio/television, or a related field and should have a strong focus on and interest in government or political science.
Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines. Strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required. Previous experience in journalism or media relations is desired, and familiarity with and interest in social media would be a plus.
Salary and Benefits The hourly rate ranges from $16 to $27 and will be commensurate with educational attainment and related experience. This is a temporary position that is expected to last approximately 10 weeks between May and August of 2017. The selected candidate would be expected to work a 40-hour week, but an alternate schedule may be considered. Housing and relocation expenses are not provided, but CBOs interns are eligible for a local transportation subsidy of up to $255 per month.
Duties include responding to phone and email inquiries from the media and the public on a wide range of topics, preparing for and attending Congressional hearings, coordinating meetings with outside groups and international visitors, and working on other communications projects and planning as needed.
US citizens and permanent residents of the US seeking citizenship eligible.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job filled by alternative hiring process not in the competitive service.
Qualifications
Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio/television, or a related field and should have a strong focus on and interest in government or political science. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines. Strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required. Previous experience in journalism or media relations is desired, and familiarity with and interest in social media would be a plus.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
See Qualifications above.
Education
EDUCATION:
Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio/television, or a related field and should have a strong focus on and interest in government or political science.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
CBOs interns are eligible for a local transportation subsidy of up to $255 per month.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. The following categories of people may be eligible for preference in the hiring process: veterans who have separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after serving on active duty in the armed forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during particular defined periods; disabled veterans; and the mother, spouse, or unmarried widow or widower of certain veterans. To claim this preference, an applicant must identify himself or herself as eligible for veterans' preference in the Self-Identification for Veterans' Preference section of the application and must complete and submit CBO's Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form together with the supporting documentation specified on that form to veoa@cbo.gov (or by fax to 202-225-7539) within two weeks of applying or no later than the deadline specified for positions with deadlines. Applicants may obtain a copy of CBO's Veterans' Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to careers@cbo.gov.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
CBOs interns are eligible for a local transportation subsidy of up to $255 per month.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, list of coursework for the spring semester and contact information for two references at www.cbo.gov/careers.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, list of coursework for the spring semester and contact information for two references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no application deadline, CBO may close this position after receiving a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates.
Congressional Budget Office
2nd & D St SW Ford House Office Bldg
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your position is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, list of coursework for the spring semester and contact information for two references at www.cbo.gov/careers.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, list of coursework for the spring semester and contact information for two references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no application deadline, CBO may close this position after receiving a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates.
Congressional Budget Office
2nd & D St SW Ford House Office Bldg
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your position is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
