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.
Summary
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.
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.
US citizenship or permanent resident of US seeking citizenship.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
summer internship
Qualifications
Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in mass communications, journalism, public policy, 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:
Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in mass communications, journalism, public policy, 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.
Education
EDUCATION:
Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in mass communications, journalism, public policy, 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.
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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.
NOTE: To ensure consideration you must submit a complete application by 2/28/18 at www.cbo.gov/careers (not USAJobs). Although we may continue to accept applications beyond that date, we are only ensuring that those who submitted by the deadline above will be considered. Should the hiring division wish to review candidates who applied after that date, we will then process those applications to determine if they are qualified and should be forwarded for management review.
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.
Holiday Local commuting subsidy of up to $260/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 through www.cbo.gov/careers. First-year graduate students must also submit an unofficial copy of undergraduate transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered.
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.
APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careers, not USAJobs. Submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, list of coursework for the spring semester, and contact information for two references. First-year graduate students must also submit an unofficial copy of undergraduate transcripts. Although there is no application deadline, CBO may close this position any time after February 28, 2018 after receiving a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. Covered by VEO
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2nd & D Streets, SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application 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 through www.cbo.gov/careers. First-year graduate students must also submit an unofficial copy of undergraduate transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered.
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.
APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careers, not USAJobs. Submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, list of coursework for the spring semester, and contact information for two references. First-year graduate students must also submit an unofficial copy of undergraduate transcripts. Although there is no application deadline, CBO may close this position any time after February 28, 2018 after receiving a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. Covered by VEO
www.cbo.gov
2nd & D Streets, SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application 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.
