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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 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This paid internship* is 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 $3,000 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.

This role does not have day to day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides administrative or operational support on various projects and activities.\
• Provides and projects a positive customer-focused professional image in all interactions.
• Performs other official duties and special projects assigned.
• Leverage knowledge of Congressional member office operations to navigate workflows, coordinate meetings, and support office processes.
• Performs other official duties as assigned

Conditions of employment

• USAJobs Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Interest and curiosity in government and the human resources field required. Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate educational program preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Must be able to work with all levels of a multifaceted workforce as well as with sensitive, confidential, and complex projects/ responsibilities. Ability to multi-task and work well both independently and on a team required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships with senior staff and other high-ranking officials.
• The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented team player possessing an interest in public service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a member’s office
• Experience working in a professional office setting
• 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.

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