INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH THE U.S. SENATE

George Voinovich is the senior United States Senator from the state of Ohio and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, he served as the Governor of Ohio from 1991-1998, and as the mayor of Cleveland from 1980-1989. He currently serves on the Environment and Public Works committee, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee, and the Foreign Relations committee. The Senator’s office in Cincinnati aids the Senator in being a helpful federal partner to those individuals who are mired in bureaucratic red tape, by listening to the concerns of constituents, communicating they directly back to the Senator, and helping address those concerns on the local level.
Position: Internship
Location: Cincinnati office of United States Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH)
Job Description:
Schedule:
 Interns will be asked to work one to two days per week, three to four hours at a time.
 Sessions
o Session 1 – Spring (January, February, March, April)
o Session 2 – Summer (June, July, August)
o Session 3 – Fall (September, October, November, December)
 Beginning and ending dates of the internships are flexible and will be adjusted, if necessary. For example, students whose classes end early in the year may begin their internship in the middle of May, instead of the beginning of June. All such scheduling requests must be presented along with the application.
Responsibilities:
 Regular administrative tasks, such as answering telephones, opening and distributing mail, drafting letters, and updating contact lists
 Using problem solving skills to assist constituents
 Helping the staff keep the Senator connected with the local community
Benefits:
 This is an unpaid internship; however, students are encouraged to seek credit from their college or university. By the end of the internship, interns will also gain excellent insight into the workings of a Senate office and how the legislative process works.
Eligibility
Due to the high number of applicants, this internship is limited to Ohio residents and/or students currently attending a college or university in the state of Ohio. This internship is non-partisan and students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The ideal applicant will have:
 Strong academic credentials
 An interest in politics
 Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
 Prior office or customer service experience
Application
To apply for an internship, the following must be submitted as a complete packet:
 Cover Letter
 Current Resume
 References (3)
 Internship Application Form
 Completed Essay
Please retain a complete copy of your application packet. The completed application packet should be submitted to Caitlin Graham in one of the following ways:
 E-mail: Caitlin_graham@voinovich.senate.gov
 Fax: 513-684-3269
 Mail: 36 East Seventh Street, Suite 2615
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Applications must be emailed, faxed or postmarked by the following dates:
 Spring Session: December 1
 Summer Session: April 15
 Fall Session: July 15
Selection
The selection process consists of two parts: applications and interviews. Because of the competitive nature of the internship, only a limited number of applicants will be chosen for an interview. After the completion of this process, select candidates may be offered a position, pending the successful completion of a drug test.
Final decisions can be expected by the following dates:
 Spring Session: January 1
 Summer Session: May 15
 Fall Session: August 15
Additional Information
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Caitlin Graham at 513-684-3265 or Caitlin_graham@voinovich.senate.gov.