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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
NOVA Internships Provide
Knowledge Confidence Motivation ExplorationTo reach your professional goals and build future success.
Building Future Leaders
Innovative Educational Program
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of a lifetime.
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