Date Posted:
5/02/06
Period of Employment:
Post-Graduate
Pay Type:
Paid
| Opportunity Type:
Job
Job Status:
Full-Time
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Interview Schedules | This job does not currently have an interview schedule attached to
it. |
Description & Details Location:
Washington, DC
| Industry:
Government - Federal
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| Job Function:
Advocacy, Community Service, Political Organization/Lobbying
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| Description:
White House Internship Program
Thank you for your interest in serving President George W.
Bush. The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the daily operations of the White House.
In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours, and contribute to a
community service project in the Washington, D.C. area. White House Internships are unpaid positions and participants are responsible for
arranging their own transportation and housing.
Approximately 100 interns are chosen each spring, summer, and fall to participate in this
highly competitive program.
We invite you to apply. Please read the White House Office descriptions carefully. Office descriptions can help you determine your areas of
interest and assist you in making an informed decision about which offices might fit your qualifications. Interns will be selected based on their
application and demonstrated interest in public service.
White House Offices
Advance The Office of Presidential Advance coordinates all logistical arrangements for Presidential visits.
Cabinet Liaison The Office of Cabinet Liaison is the primary point of contact between the White House, Cabinet members and executive
agency heads.
White House Counsel The Counsel's office advises the President on all legal issues concerning the President and the White House.
Communications The Communications Office is responsible for the planning and
production of the President's media events.
Correspondence The Office of Presidential Correspondence receives, responds to, and processes all correspondence addressed to President
George W. Bush.
Domestic Policy Council The Domestic Policy Council coordinates the policy-making process with respect to domestic issues and ensures that
domestic policy decisions and programs are effective and consistent with the President's stated goals.
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives The Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) coordinates efforts to empower
community and faith-based organizations working to confront poverty and social needs. The OFBCI focuses on both policy development and
community outreach.
Fellows The White House Fellows Office oversees the application, selection, and placement process of each class of White House Fellows,
and the day-to-day operation of the program. The office also plans, coordinates, and hosts
activities that comprise the White House Fellows
Education Program.
Intergovernmental Affairs Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) serves as the President's liaison to state, local, and tribal governments.
Mrs. Bush's Office This office promotes Mrs. Bush's initiatives and projects, publicizes events involving the First Lady to the national and
international media, assists Mrs. Bush in planning her schedule of activities, and assists with her correspondence with the public.
National Economic Council The National Economic Council coordinates the economic policy-making process with respect to domestic and
international economic issues. This office ensures that economic policy decisions and programs are consistent with the President's stated
goals, and ensures those goals are effectively pursued.
Office of the Vice President The Vice President's Office assists and advises the Vice President in his executive and legislative duties. The Vice
President's staff provides support on domestic policy, national security affairs, legislative affairs, communications, scheduling, and advance.
Political Affairs The Office of Political Affairs ensures that the executive branch and the President are aware of the concerns of the American
citizen.
Public Liaison The Office of Public Liaison promotes Presidential priorities through outreach to concerned constituencies and public interest
groups. This includes planning White House briefings, meetings, and large events with the President, Vice President, and other White House
staff.
Photo Office The White House Photo Office photographically documents and maintains an archive of official events of the President, Mrs.
Bush, Vice President Cheney, and Mrs. Cheney.
Presidential Personnel The Presidential Personnel Office recruits, screens, and recommends qualified candidates for Presidential
appointments to Federal departments and agencies.
Scheduling The Presidential Scheduling Office is responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of the President's daily and
long-range schedules. All requests for appointments, meetings, or events with the President are directed through this office.
Speechwriting The Office of Speechwriting is charged with crafting the President's message in formal speeches and other remarks.
Strategic Initiatives The Office of Strategic Initiatives plans, develops, and coordinates a long-range strategy for achieving Presidential
priorities. The office conducts research and assists in message development.
Travel Office The Travel Office provides logistical travel support for the President, First Lady, Vice President, and the White House Press
Corps (when they accompany). This office works closely with the Office of Presidential Advance, White House Press Office and members of
the White House Press Corps.
USA Freedom Corps USA Freedom
Corps encourages Americans to answer President Bush's Call to Service, works to strengthen national
service programs, and helps establish new volunteer initiatives to serve community needs. www.usafreedomcorps.gov
White House Management The White House Management Office manages the daily operations and administration for the White House
Offices. This includes budget, purchasing, facility and asset management, travel and other administrative support for the White House staff.
White House Personnel The Personnel Office manages placement, benefits, and other employment matters concerning White House staff. In
addition, this office oversees the White House Intern Program.
Visitors Office The Visitors Office coordinates White House Tours and other special events at the White House for thousands of guests
annually.
Applicants must be:
At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship Enrolled in an undergraduate or
graduate program at a college or university,
or graduated the previous semester A U.S. citizen After you apply further application information will be sent to you. Then the completed
application materials must be submitted prior to the following deadlines:
Applications due June 16, 2006 for Fall 2006 (September 5 to December 15) Applications due October 13, 2006 for Spring 2007 (January 9 to
May 11) Upon acceptance, candidates must consent to a security clearance prior to their start date and a random drug test. All security
measures are confidential and intended to protect the applicant as well as the Executive Office of The President.
Again, thank you for your interest in the White House Internship Program. We look forward to hearing from you.
Required Skills
In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours, and contribute to a
community service project in the
Washington, D.C. area.
Nice To Have Skills
Upon acceptance, candidates must consent to a security clearance prior to their start date and a random drug test. All security measures are
confidential and intended to protect the applicant as well as the Executive Office of The President.
Required Certifications
Applicants must be: At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a
college or university, or graduated the previous semester A U.S. citizen
Additional Details
Required Employment Authorization
U.S. Citizen
Type of Position
Internship/Externship
Required Travel
Start Date
01-Jun-06
Required Experience
1 Year
Recruiter Contact Information
Recruiter: Company Recruiter
Professional Title: recruiter
E-mail Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
City /
Municipality: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Postal / Zip Code: 20500
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Contact Information:
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] comments @ whitehouse.gov
Alumnus: No
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