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Job Summary:

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This paid internship is located in the House Human Capital Office of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The House Human Capital Office is responsible for providing human-resource related support to Member, Committee, and Leadership Offices. The House Human Capital Office's offerings include: the House Intern Resource Office, the Office of Talent and Development, the Office of Employee Assistance, the House Center for Well-Being, and the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program.

The House Human Capital Office is excited to provide engaging experience for an intern to support our dynamic team. We will offer the intern the ability to (1) work on challenging and rewarding projects; (2) contribute to meaningful and important activities; and (3) support programs in service to the House. Specific examples of projects include assisting with our recruiting and outreach efforts, providing support to our training programs, and contributing to the House-wide HR Hub which provides guidance and resources to the House community.

*Paid at an annual rate of $36,834 which is roughly $3,069.50 per month and not to exceed 120 days

**The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and operational support for a variety of projects and activities.
• Maintains a positive, customer-focused, and professional presence in all interactions.
• Applies knowledge of Congressional member office operations to navigate workflows, coordinate meetings, and support office processes.
• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in government, public service, and human resources required.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of a multifaceted workforce and to handle sensitive, confidential, and complex assignments with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with senior staff and other key stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate is a results-oriented team player with a strong interest in public service and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced professional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program is preferred.
• Previous experience in a member’s office
• Experience working in a professional office setting
• Experience managing social media profiles for a company or organization
• Experience supporting large scale events

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.