Washington, D.C., June 17– Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) is now accepting applications for full and part-time congressional internships in his Arizona and D.C. offices for the Fall 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. 

Applicants should submit the following:

–       Cover letter

–       Resume

–       Three letters of recommendation

–       A short writing sample for review.

Interested candidates may submit their applications in an email with “Fall Internship Applicant” in the subject line to the following staff:

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

–       Washington, D.C.: Thomas Leander
        Thomas.Leander@mail.house.gov

The application deadline is Saturday, July 25, 2015.  Applications may be accepted on a rotating basis. For more information please contact the office or visit https://schweikert.house.gov/congressional-internships/learn-about-internship-opportunities-and-qualifications/.