A UMBC graduate working for U.S. Rep. William L. Enyart shared the following announcement. You are welcome to apply even if you are not from Illinois.

Fall Internship with Illinois Congressional Office

Democratic Member of Congress from Illinois is seeking interns for Fall 2013. Applicants should be motivated, organized, and reliable individuals. Responsibilities will include assisting legislative and administrative staff with various projects and tasks, including legislative research, answering and directing phone calls, leading tours of the Capitol Building, attending legislative briefings and other duties. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and be currently enrolled in an academic program. Interns can work part-time or full-time and academic credit can be secured for this internship. Applicants with Illinois ties are preferred.

Please send cover letter and resume to il12internship@gmail.com with “Fall 2013 Internship” in the subject line.