Intern Staff Assistant

Library of Congress•Washington, DC

12d

About The Position

The incumbent serves as the spring Intern Staff Assistant in the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL). The role provides assistance and general support for COIL service functions, business operations, and international exchange programs. The incumbent completes ongoing assignments and business support functions with supervision and undertakes special assignments under program managers’ supervision.

Requirements

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interpret policy and resolve complex problems.
Ability to form mutually beneficial relationships with staff, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment while effectively switching between unrelated tasks.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise eligible for federal employment under Title VII, Section 704 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022.
Must successfully undergo a background investigation and maintain eligibility for a Public Trust position.
Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited college or university.
Undergraduate applicants must have attained at least junior-level standing (third year or above) at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Legislative Branch experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with arrangements for outreach and orientation, coordinating with COIL and external staff and participants as needed.
Conduct advance research and prepare materials for COIL staff; observe events, identify basic potential problems, and refer them to higher-level staff.
Work with COIL staff to support continued engagement with program alumni and gather and document results and outcomes.
Prepare written event summaries and reports for supervisors and higher-graded staff, documenting content and participation.
Communicate with Congressional staff, participants, and other external stakeholders about program outreach and communication.
Explain basic program procedures, policies, and other information; answer routine questions and refer other questions to higher-graded staff.
Prepare basic drafts of correspondence and other written materials for participants, Congressional staff, and others involved in COIL programs.
Gather and summarize information and prepare drafts consistent with established formats and procedures.
Use the COIL automated client management system, Office databases, and filing systems or applications such as Excel to enter, retrieve, and report data.
Develop and prepare initial reports.
Make routine updates to the COIL website to support its reach, usage, and effectiveness in engaging relevant audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.