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The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBOs Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist with the agencys media relations and public affairs during the upcoming winter semester with the potential to extend into the summer, starting in January 2022.
Learn more about this agency01/13/2023 to 01/22/2023
$21 - $28 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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23-27
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DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers.
CBOs Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist with the agencys media relations and public affairs during the winter semester with the potential to extend into the summer, starting in February 2023. The successful candidate will report to the Director of 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, attending and preparing for Congressional hearings, coordinating meetings with outside groups and international visitors, helping with preparations before the release of CBOs major recurring reports, and working on other communications projects and planning as needed. Previous communications associates have served a frontline role representing CBO and have interacted routinely with staff in every part of the agency.
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Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio/television, strategic communications, public relations, public policy, or a related field, and they should be strongly interested in government or political science. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to effectively handle multiple tasks, and be able to 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 desirable, as are familiarity with and interest in social media.
Candidates must be working toward a masters degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio/television, strategic communications, public relations, public policy, or a related field, and they should be strongly interested in government or political science.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume 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.
Please submit a cover letter, a resume, unofficial transcripts, a list of coursework for the winter/spring semester, and contact information for two references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by January 22, 2023.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Please submit a cover letter, a resume, unofficial transcripts, a list of coursework for the winter/spring semester, and contact information for two references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by January 22, 2023.
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.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/684813600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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