Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
House Human Capital Office Intern, Spring
- Paid
- Spring 2027
- On-site
- Full-time
Listing details
- Closes Nov 15
- Posted Nov 9
- Last verified Nov 10
About the job
House Human Capital Office Intern, Spring Legislative Branch House of Representatives 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. This job is open to ### The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. (https://www.usajobs.gov/HiringPath/Public) Clarification from the agency Open to the public
Duties 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 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel. This paid internship is located in the House Human Capital Office of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S.
House of Representatives (House). The House Human Capital Office is responsible for providing human-resource related support to Member, Committee, and Leadership Offices. The House Human Capital Office's offerings include: the House Intern Resource Office, the Office of Talent and Development, the Office of Employee Assistance, the House Center for Well-Being, and the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program.
The House Human Capital Office is excited to provide engaging experience for an intern to support our dynamic team. We will offer the intern the ability to (1) work on challenging and rewarding projects; (2) contribute to meaningful and important activities; and (3) support programs in service to the House. Specific examples of projects include assisting with our recruiting and outreach efforts, providing support to our training programs, and contributing to the House-wide HR Hub which provides guidance and resources to the House community. \*Paid at an annual rate of $36,834 which is roughly $3,069.50 per month and 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. Primary Responsibilities: Provides administrative and operational support for a variety of projects and activities.
Maintains a positive, customer-focused, and professional presence in all interactions. Applies knowledge of Congressional member office operations to navigate workflows, coordinate meetings, and support office processes. Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of employment USAJobs Conditions of Employment
Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications Demonstrated interest in government, public service, and human resources required.
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite required. Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of a multifaceted workforce and to handle sensitive, confidential, and complex assignments with discretion. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with senior staff and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented team player with a strong interest in public service and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced professional environment.
Preferred Qualifications Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program is preferred. Previous experience in a member’s office
Experience working in a professional office setting
Experience managing social media profiles for a company or organization
Experience supporting large scale events 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). Additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. # A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52684371945747-Benefits). Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated using a structured interview process. Required Documents Resume If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of
Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link (https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5763?c=house&source=USAJobs). Agency contact information CAO Human Resources Phone : 202-225-2926 (tel:202-225-2926) Address : CAO 441 2nd St Washington, DC 20515 Next steps Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly. House of Representatives Agency contact information CAO Human Resources Phone : 202-225-2926 (tel:202-225-2926) Address : CAO 441 2nd St Washington, DC 20515 Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at House of Representatives, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers. <https://cao.house.gov>
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