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NOVA/Loudoun

Intern Opportunities 

Political Science Intern ProgramPLS 290Supervised Study – 3 credits

Humanities DepartmentLoudoun CampusNVCC703-450-2527  Professor Jill McKee, Political Sciencejmckee@nvcc.eduWeb Page: http://loudoun.nvcc.edu/home/jmckee

Extend Your Knowledge

Open Your WorldWhat better place to explore and taste the excitement of politics and international affairs than the world’s most powerful city, Washington, D.C.?

NOVA offers an exceptional experience in the nation’s capital.

Are You Ready to Intern?Placements foster growth in professional development and leadership opportunities.

Learn and Intern!

Be a participant in Washington’s places of power.

Unlimited Possibilities

Capitol Hill Placements Local Placements

Work for a Member of Congress

Capitol Hill Interns

Capitol Hill Interns Powerful people in Washington began their careers as

Capitol Hill interns. Students learn about legislative process. Make professional contacts in Washington, DC. Work in personal offices of House/ Senate members. Congressional committees , House and Senate leadership

offices offer internships. Interns provide administrative support, answer phones,

coordinate mail, write letters, research issues for pending legislation, assist at press conferences and media services, compile information for Congressional hearings, give tours of United States Capitol.

  Many members of Congress offer internships in their

district offices which can also lead to positions in Washington, DC.

 

United States Government

U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate

Past Internships – Capitol Hill

• Virginia Governor’s Liaison Office• National Governor’s Association• Senate Republican Policy Committee• U.S. Geological Survey• Presidential Campaigns

Senator James Webb Senator Mark Warner Senator Jon Kyl Congressman Frank Wolf Congressman Gerry

Connolly Congressman Rick Boucher Congresswoman Lucille

Roybal-Allard Congressman Eric Cantor

U. S. House of Representatives Office

BuildingsTop Left: Cannon House Office Building

Bottom Left: Rayburn House Office Building

Right Middle: Longworth House Office Building

U. S. Senate Office Buildings

Top Left: Russell Senate Office Building

Bottom Left: Hart Senate Office Building

Middle Right: Dirksen Senate Office Building

How to Get to D.C.

Capitol Hill Street Map Map

Map of U. S. Capitol

Washington, DC – Downtown Area

Washington, DC – The Mall

Local Placement Opportunities

• H. Ross Perot Systems• Fairfax County Bar Association• AOL America On-Line• Loudoun County Social Services• Loudoun County Comptroller’s Office• Loudoun County Building and Development• Loudoun County Sheriff• Loudoun County Mental Health

Fairfax County Supervisor Loudoun County Supervisor Loudoun County

Government Loudoun Parks, Recreation

and Community Services George C. Marshall

International Center – “Dodona Manor”

Loudoun County School Board

The Connection Newspapers

Local Placements

Bottom Left: Loudoun County Government

Bottom Right: The George C. Marshall International Center -

“Dodona Manor”

Real-World Opportunities

How to Apply/Intern Program Information

Application available at: http://loudoun.nvcc.edu/home/jmcke

e Questions: Professor Jill McKee, Political Science jmckee@nvcc.edu

NOVA Internships Provide

Knowledge Confidence Motivation ExplorationTo reach your professional goals and build future success.

Building Future Leaders

Innovative Educational Program

Real-World Experience Professional Contacts Resume Builder Future EmploymentGet ready for the experience

of a lifetime.

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