Scottsdale, Ariz., October 30, 2014—Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) is now accepting applications from undergraduate students for full and part-time congressional internships in his Arizona and D.C. offices for the Spring 2015 term.

Candidates should be motivated, detail-oriented, multi-tasking and service-oriented students looking to learn more about the responsibilities of a Congressional office. Responsibilities in the Arizona office include answering the phone, assisting with constituent casework, correspondence, and events.  Responsibilities in the Washington, D.C. office include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, and assisting with constituent correspondence. 

Strong ties to the sixth district of Arizona or the state of Arizona are preferred. College credits are available per school requirements.

Applicants should submit the following:

–       Cover letter
–       Resume
–       Three letters of recommendation
–       A short writing sample for review.

Applicants may submit their applications in an email with “Spring Internship Applicant” in the subject line. Interested candidates should email the application materials to the following staff:

–       Arizona:  Ernestina Borquez-Smith
        Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov

–       Washington, D.C.: Kyle Souza
         Kyle.Souza@mail.house.gov

The application deadline is Friday December 5, 2014.

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