Rep. Alma Adams Announces Fall Internship Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced two internship opportunities in her Washington, D.C. office for the Fall 2021 semester. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately; applications close on Friday, August 20, 2021. This internship includes a monthly stipend for eligible candidates.

Rep. Adams serves as vice chair of the House Committee on Agriculture; as chair of the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections; and as a member of the House Financial Services Committee. She is the co-founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus as well as the Black Maternal Health Caucus. Adams proudly serves the people of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina in the United States Congress.

"As a forty-year educator and a public servant for over three decades, Congresswoman Adams is committed to empowering current students and recent graduates to give them the real-world experience they need to succeed," said John Christie, chief of staff for Rep. Adams. "We are excited to give the next generation of leaders the opportunity to serve their community and their country as interns in the United States Congress."

Descriptions of the internships are available below:

Fall Interns for Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12)

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.'s (NC-12) D.C. Office is seeking interns for the upcoming Fall 2021 Semester. This internship is based in the Washington, DC office and is open to college students and recent graduates. Hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules, but generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.

Interns' responsibilities will vary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Checking voicemails
• Researching legislation for the Member and legislative staff
• Attending hearings and briefings, and
• Answering constituent letters on various issues before the House.

Interns will gain an understanding of the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. If eligible, this internship includes a monthly stipend.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to michael.cobb@mail.house.gov with the subject line "Fall Internship Application" no later than close of business on Friday, August 20^th, 2021. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.

Fall Press Interns for Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12)

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.'s (NC-12) D.C. Office is seeking motivated, creative, and energetic press interns for the upcoming Fall 2021 Semester. Qualified candidates will have strong written and social media skills, graphic design, and video editing experience. Exceptional judgement, discernment, and discretion is required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling press clips
• Drafting social media campaigns
• Assisting with editing videos
• Assisting the Communications Director with drafting press releases and other written materials
• Research and compiling reports on press and social media, and
• Administrative work as needed, including answering phones

This internship is based in the Washington, DC office and is open to college students and recent graduates. Hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules, but generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session. If eligible, this internship includes a monthly stipend.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to sam.spencer@mail.house.gov with the subject line "Fall Press Internship Application" no later than close of business on Friday, August 20^th, 2021. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.