Interested in spending your spring semester in Hawaii as a congressional intern?
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-HI) is currently accepting applications for internship positions available in the Hawaii district office for spring 2012. This internship provides opportunities to gain firsthand knowledge of how a Congressional district office operates, engage with constituents, and develop research skills related to public policy. Duties will include, but are not limited to, constituent service, answering phones, drafting correspondence, researching community issues, and assisting staff. Qualified applicants should possess a professional and courteous demeanor, good interpersonal communication skills, the ability to multi-task, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, interest in the governmental process, and an awareness of community and cultural issues. A small stipend may be available.
If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to hirono.hawaiioffice@mail.house.gov. Please indicate “Spring 2012 Internship” in the subject line and include your available hours, available weekdays, and start and end date. The deadline is Friday, December 16, 2011.
The district office can be reached at 808-541-1986 or using one of the toll-free numbers below:
• Hawai`i Island: 935-3756
• Kaua`i and Ni`ihau: 245-1951
• Maui: 242-1818
• Lana`i: 565-7199
• Moloka`i: 552-0160
• O`ahu: 541-1986
