House Creative Services Intern, Fall
Salary Range: 36,469.00 - 36,469.00
Closing Date: 6/24/2025
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 700 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 located in the House Creative Services Department, Customer Experience Center (CEC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Customer Experience Center communicates, markets, brands, and delivers customer service to the House community. House Creative Services is a one-stop shop for photography, videography, and creative service needs.
CAO-CEC is excited to provide a valuable professional experience for a budding student in the creative communications field. We will offer the internship the ability to (1) work directly with creative staff to capture photographs and/or create graphic designs, or write and edit content for print and social media; (2) learn the internal workflow to support post-production efforts to include dissemination of final products. This will include printing of physical products, posting to social media and various digital delivery systems.
* paid at an annual rate of $36,469 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a creative discipline specific to photography and graphic design. Minor in writing, communication studies, or a related discipline is a plus.
- Proficiency in a creative discipline (photo and/or design).
- Must be able to work with all levels of a multifaceted workforce. 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.
- Ideal candidate will be a results-oriented team player possessing an interest in public service.
*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).